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House of Sticks: Happy New Bailout

by Kent Lyndon Greetings, everyone! I am feeling compelled to return to the cyber waves to give you an update on the global derivatives conspiracy…

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One more meeting: FDOT on Airport Boulevard Improvements on Jan. 6

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning the proposed development of an Action Plan for State Road (S.R.) 750…

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Memorable quotes from Florida governors still resonate

I’m a fan of Peter Schorsch and his SaintPeters.blog. Today he highlighted a few memorable quotes from the inauguration speeches by Florida governors. Each is…

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Weekend Buzz: County government sprints into 2015

This week is packed with important meetings that will impact Escambia County on various levels. New regulations for borrow pits and C&D landfills, RESTORE funds,…

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It’s official, same sex marriages begin at courthouse on Tues.

Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court to Begin Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses on Jan. 6 Pam Childers, Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court and…

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Scott appoints Bilbrey to appellate court

Judge Ross Bilbrey has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeal. Bilbrey most recently has served…

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Federal judge clears up any confusion on gay marriage

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to his earlier “explicit ruling that Florida’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional,” a federal judge Thursday…

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Posted in Caring

Krieger and Flounlacker named Champions of Service

Andrea Krieger, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, and Dede Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director, are recipients of the Volunteer Florida’s Champion of…

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Posted in Escambia County

State Attorney finds Underhill committed no violation

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has completed its review of a complaint alleging that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill violated the…

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Posted in Health News Politics

More delays for Charlotte’s Web

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state’s nascent medical marijuana…

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Q quits Jan. 1 …update: quits today, will not run tomorrow

The Q Downtown Trolley Completes Holiday Plan Downtown Pensacola’s mode of free transportation completes its holiday plan on December 31, 2014. The Q, downtown’s lunchtime…

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Storm Water Advisory Team holds interactive workshop, Jan 6

Escambia County and the City of Pensacola will hold a joint Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT) meeting beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6,…

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