Posted in Entertainment

Pensacola Speaks: Hovind guilty, find out how it went down

On Pensacola Speaks today, I will interview Chris Klotz, who represented Dr. Kent Hovind’s co-defendent Paul John Hansen. This morning, the jury in the federal…

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Posted in News Politics

Santa Rosa County Commissioner charged with Sunshine violation

State Attorney Bill Eddins has charged Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole with a non-criminal violation of the Government-in-Sunshine Law. It is punishable by a…

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Posted in Crime News

Pensacola Speaks podcast: Sheriff says shooting may be tied to teen gang

Sheriff David Morgan said on Pensacola Speaks yesterday that a recent homicide where the victim was burned beyond recognition may be gang-related. At approximately 4:00…

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NAACP never approved Hawthorne ‘compromise’ letter

At the commission’s Committee of the Whole, Charles Thornton, president of the Pensacola branch of the NAACP, told the Board of County Commissioners that his…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola

Advocate questions need to expand panhandling laws

Nathan Monk, a local advocate for the homeless, has concerns over the city of Pensacola considering stricter panhandling laws and only partially repealing the homeless…

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Posted in Caring

The science behind medical cannabis oil (Charlotte’s Web) discussed tonight

Realm of Caring Florida invites you to an educational lecture: “The Science behind medical cannabis oil” When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: Institute for…

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Posted in Politics

Guns may be coming to an elementary school near you

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A measure that would allow school employees and volunteers to carry guns on campus was approved by…

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Posted in Caring

Askew named to Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

The late Gov. Reubin Askew and civil-rights leaders Sallye B. Mathis and Edward Daniel Davis were named this week by Gov. Rick Scott as inductees…

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Posted in Health Politics

TaxWatch recommends more state funding for mental health

Seeing getting help for those battling mental issues as a public safety issue, Florida TaxWatch wants the state to increase funding for mental health service,…

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Evers will pursue investigation into DOC cover-ups with FBI, if necessary

Sen. Greg Evers, chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, said in a radio interview yesterday that he plans to pursue an investigation into alleged…

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Breaking news: Sen. Evers will be on Pensacola Speaks @ 5:05

Sen. Greg Evers will talk about yesterday’s testimony before his Senate panel on how prison investigators were pressured to not pursue certain allegations. We are…

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Posted in Entertainment

Tough Mudder may not return due to county alcohol restrictions

Santa Rosa Press Gazette is reporting that Santa Rosa County could lose its popular Tough Mudder event if alcohol sales aren’t allowed for its Sunday…

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