Posted in Education

EYJC reports on special school board workshop on new student handbook

The Escambia Youth Justice Coalition (EYJC) emailed to its supporters this recap of Monday’s Special Workshop on the new student handbook. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas had…

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Posted in Politics

Myers to address Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club

At Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club Monthly Meeting, the guest speaker will be City Councilwoman Sherri Myers, who will discuss the decline of women in…

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Posted in Education

UWF retired athletic director Berg named to Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame

Richard Berg, the University of West Florida Athletic Director from 1988-2005, has been named to the inaugural Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame class. The…

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Posted in Business Pensacola

Pensacola airport director offered Melbourne job

The Melbourne Airport Authority today offered the executive director’s position to Pensacola International Airport Director Greg Donovan. Florida Today reports that he was the unanimous…

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Posted in Environment

Wedgewood Community Center battles fumes and clouds of dust from nearby landfill

This morning Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May met with his constituents at Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center. Standing outside the community center near where…

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Posted in Caring Education

Pensacola MESS Hall Announces Exciting Summer Plans

The MESS Hall has switched to summer hours to offer kids and families more time to explore Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff, with themes changing…

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Posted in Caring

Covenant Hospice offers training for new volunteers

Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals and groups to join its award-winning volunteer team. Training workshops will be held from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm on…

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Posted in BP Disaster Business

Supreme Court turns down BP request to suspend paying claims

The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to halt BP’s payments of claims stemming from 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In a one-sentence order issued…

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Posted in Business

Big Tobacco loses in court

U.S. SUPREME COURT TURNS DOWN TOBACCO CASES The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to take up appeals filed by tobacco companies in 10 Florida lawsuits…

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Posted in Education Politics

College tuition and loans will be highlighted this week

Today President Barack Obama will announce his plans to help college graduates deal with their college loans. Borrowers’ debt load is growing and retarding the…

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Posted in Caring Education

National Flight Academy seeks retired aviators

The National Flight Academy is seeking former military (Navy/Marine Corps/Air Force) pilots to serve as simulator flight instructors for their new adult program “THE NAVAL…

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Posted in Recovery

Gulf Breeze Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Loan Center, June 11

The State/FEMA disaster recovery center located at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center is transitioning Wednesday, June 11, to a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan…

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