Posted in State & National News

Panel to interview Murzin for Public Service Commisson spot, Aug. 28

A state panel is expected to nominate candidates for two spots on the Florida Public Service Commission after conducting interviews Aug. 28 in Miami. The…

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Posted in Entertainment

Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces auditions for their 10th season

The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) invites all teen members of the community to audition for its tenth company. SETSCO will hold auditions for the…

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Judge rules Democratic candidate for AG meets residency requirements

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A legal move to disqualify one of two Democratic candidates for Florida attorney general failed Friday when…

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Posted in Caring

Obituary: Molly McGuire Martin

Molly McGuire Martin, October 31, 1936 –August 15, 2014, 77 years old of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, was born to two hardworking, humble parents –Ralph Lee…

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Posted in 2014 Election News State & National News

Crist takes on Scott over pot plan

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA On the campaign trail in South Florida, former Gov. Charlie Crist blasted Gov. Rick Scott’s administration Friday…

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Posted in 2014 Election

Unofficial Early Statistics for Escambia

    From the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office: Date SOE Ofc Main Library Genealogy Fair- grounds South West Extension Molino Total 16-Aug 63…

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Posted in Jail Politics

Weekend Buzz: Jail Given A Pass, Piedmont Report, Ala. Gambling Bag Man

DOJ Closes Book On The Jail Escambia County Attorney Allison Rogers learned last week that the Department of Justice has closed its investigation of the…

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Annual Fenner ride set for Oct. 18

More than 400 cyclists from around the region are expected to participate in the West Florida Wheelmen Cycling Club’s Annual Fenner Ride in Milton, Florida,…

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Posted in Environment

Proposed Plan Meeting Scheduled for Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public meeting will be held to discuss the Proposed Plan for the SWMU 10 area at…

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Posted in Business

Unemployment rate holds steady in Florida

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida’s jobless mark continued its steady run through 2014, holding at 6.2 percent from June to July,…

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United Way invites community to attend 2014 Annual Meeting

Gary Sammons, Chair of the United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors, invites the community to join us Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am-1pm at…

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Rubber ducks attack Congressman (video)

SaintPetersblog.com reports that Florida Democratic Party volunteers delivered on Wednesday more than five dozen rubber ducks to Panama City field office of Congressman Steve Southerland…

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