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House of Sticks: Where Are The Watchdogs?

By Kent Lyndon We’re supposed to have flying cars in five years, so let’s board an imaginary vehicle and hop around to a few large…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation News

Deputy Superintendent Ross confirms Newpoint investigation, says it began two weeks ago

Escambia County Deputy Superintendent Norm Ross reported today that the district’s investigator – a former NCIS investigator – opened an investigation into Newpoint misconduct two…

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State Colleges No More?

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The battle over how far Florida colleges should be allowed to go in offering four-year degrees, once…

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Posted in Politics

Bay County cracks down on Spring Break

After seven people were shot and numerous arrests over the past week, the Bay County Commission passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban drinking in the…

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Best April Fool’s Day issue ever

My Favorite April Fool’s issue was published in 2008. Every story was funny, and, at least, one of them became true. 5. Downtown Will Stink…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

State Attorney reviewing Newpoint High and Newpoint Academy

Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille told Inweekly this afternoon that the State Attorney’s Office has received information regarding the Pensacola Newpoint High School and Newpoint…

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Posted in Education Entertainment Newpoint Investigation

PS Today: Jeff Bergosh will discuss Newpoint investigation

On Pensacola Speaks, School Board member Jeff Bergosh will be on the show to talk about the investigation into the allegations regarding grade fixing and…

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PS Podcast: Who will Democrats run for U.S. Senate in 2016

On Pensacola Speaks, Democratic Party insider Kevin Cate shared his insights on Congressman Patrick Murphy and the 2016 U.S. Senate race. “Pensacola Speaks airs on…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Newpoint High has been losing money. Its schools are being investigated in other areas (video)

According to its audited financial reports, Newpoint High School’s expenses exceeded its revenues by $59,994. It lost $81,223 last year. Newpoint High School received $704,338…

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Yikes, BP terminates contracts offshore rigs

Coming the heels of City COO Tamara Fountain’ announcement that DeepFlex has suspended construction at its facility at the Port of Pensacola. Reuters reports BP…

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New poll gives Bush and Rubio boosts

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With voters pointing to concerns about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s honesty, former Gov. Jeb Bush…

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Posted in Health

Bipartisan health care bill praised

A Healthy Florida Works, a bipartisan coalition of business leaders, chambers of commerce, statewide business organizations and concerned individuals, today released an ad thanking Senate…

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