Posted in Business

Pensacola leads state in Payday loans

Greater than one-in-three payday loans made in the state of Florida are done in the Pensacola, according to a study by the Research Institute on…

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Posted in State & National News

Redistricting session over, not everyone is happy

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The special redistricting session held by the Legislature lasted just five days, but the two-year battle over…

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Crist bans Tampa Bay Times reporter from campaign bus

Politicians and their staffs attacking and “punishing” reporters who are critical is not just a city of Pensacola phenomenon. The Crist campaign has decided not…

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Posted in Caring

Pensacola Beach Warrior Hook-Up Weekend starts Aug. 14

From Dave Glassman: PLEASE INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW to come to join AHERO and the Emerald Coast Pixies at the 2014 Custom Moto “Give-Away” display…

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Posted in Education Environment

Santa Rosa teacher receives Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educator

Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Gulf Breeze teacher Charlene Mauro with the Presidential…

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Posted in Pensacola

Mayor supports Recall amendment, council staff not so much

From the Mayor’s Office: I believe that citizens should have a clear path to recall any elected official, and if this amendment helps clarify the…

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Posted in Caring

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff, Aug. 28

The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff rally and informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 28th at Sanders…

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Posted in Education

School District hires PR coordinator

Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has named Kim Stefansson to the position of Public Relations Coordinator for the Escambia County School District. As a former teacher at…

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Posted in Caring

Candlelight service tonight for Tiffany Daniels

Tiffany Daniels, age 25, went missing one year ago today. Tonight, the Daniels family and the KlaasKIDS Foundation will hold a candlelight commemoration service at…

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Parent challenges decision to hire yet another consultant in school system

From a Concerned Parent: Opinion… Warrington Middle Consultant Malcolm, Malcolm, Malcolm, please tell me that the use of our tax payer funds, $375,000 in this…

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Posted in Entertainment

Bubba Watson at Wahoos game tonight

Master champion and Milton native Bubba Watson will be taking batting practice with the Blue Wahoos today. He will be available for autographs during the…

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Posted in Entertainment

Choral Society of Pensacola announces its 2014-2015 Season

The Choral Society of Pensacola has announced its 2014-15 concert schedule. “Beatles Legacy” – Featuring a performance of Sir Paul McCartney’s oratorio Ecce Cor Meum…

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