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Viewpoint: The ‘They changed the formula’ education excuse

By Jac Wilder VerSteeg, Context Florida Florida’s national ranking by Education Week has dropped precipitously, to No. 28. In 2013, Florida was ranked No. 6….

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Women’s Civic Forum: Sherri Myers, A Life Dedicate to Civil Rights

Councilwoman Sherri Myers will be the speaker at the next Women’s Civic Forum at 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 21, at the IHMC, 40 South Alcaniz…

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Deputies Recognized for Florida First Responder Appreciation Week

Last night the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners recognized January 5-9 2015 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and issued a Proclamation thanking area first…

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Teachers Union will not appeal voucher ruling

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to discussions with Senate President Andy Gardiner, the state’s largest teachers union said Thursday it will…

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Posted in Entertainment

Maritime Park Stadium ranked 12th on top 100 stadium experiences

Pensacola Bayfront Stadium – home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos – has been ranked #12 on Stadium Journey’s 100 Best Stadium Experiences of 2014. Baltimore’s…

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Pensacola Opera loses executive director to Philadelphia

Press Release: Pensacola Opera’s Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Erin Sammis effective as of January 27, 2015. Sammis has been…

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Posted in Business

Chris Jones: Assisted living facility owned by councilmen not eligible for EDATE

Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones has rejected the EDATE application for an assisted living facility under construction at the site of the former Pensacola…

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Catholic Charities gets new CEO

Press Release: After a comprehensive search and careful consideration, the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. is proud to announce the…

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Posted in Escambia County Politics

Proposed new contract of Escambia County Administrator

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will vote tonight on a new contract of County Administrator Jack Brown. The new contact â–  Would supersede the…

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Posted in Environment

People of Wedgwood (video)

The story of Wedgewood is not one of corporations and government bureaucracies. It’s the story of people, people who have seen loved ones suffer while…

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Raw emotions voiced at Wedgewood meeting on pits

The residents of Wedgewood weren’t much interested in the stricter ordinances being proposed to regulate borrow pits and construction & debris landfills. No, they made…

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Emergency blanket drive

WEAR-TV, Council on Aging, Waterfront Rescue Mission are quickly collecting blankets in advance of the severe cold weather hitting our area tonight. Anchor Sue Straughan…

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