Posted in Business Education

Path to Prosperity

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida yesterday announced that 10 local high school mentees will receive college scholarships thanks to the Path to Prosperity…

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Posted in Business Buzz Caring Politics

Daily Outtakes: Becoming the U.S. Sailing Capital

Yesterday, I broke the story that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the completion of Warehouse 10…

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Posted in State & National News

Backroom Briefing

The News Service of Florida shares Disney CEO’s comments to investors, recaps the ire of a disappointed appointee, and guesses how many budget turkeys the…

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Posted in Caring Education

Pensacola State College explains closure of campus daycare

This morning, I opened the blog with a post about the pending daycare crisis – Daily Outtakes. I noted that Pensacola State College is closing…

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Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis

Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified…

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Posted in Escambia County

Rancifer retires after 49 years w/county

During the May 4 BCC meeting, the board and county staff celebrated Evelyn Rancifer’s retirement after 49 years of service. She retires as an Accounting…

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Posted in Education

Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation

Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their…

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Posted in Caring Health

Inpatient help for opioid addiction

People facing withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol now have access to inpatient detox services at Lakeview Center. Why this matters: Escambia County had 680…

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Posted in Caring Education Entertainment Escambia County News Pensacola Politics

Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?

Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…

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Posted in Caring Escambia County Health News Pensacola

Real News: ALICE has trouble living here

ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the…

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Posted in Environment Escambia County Pensacola

Multi-use path connecting Scenic Heights to West Pensacola makes funding list

The Bluffline makes an important list. A 10-mile multi-use greenway stretching from Scenic Heights to West Pensacola has moved closer to reality after FDEP added…

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Posted in Education

Charter USA wants changes, creating an uncertain future for WMS

Warrington Middle remains in limbo Charter Schools USA wants changes to the school board’s approved agreements regarding the company’s takeover of Warrington Middle School. Why…

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