Posted in Business Pensacola

Triumph board passes huge grant for port

I’ve just received word that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the design, renovation and finish out…

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Posted in State & National News

Backroom Briefing

The News Service of Florida shares Disney CEO’s comments to investors, recaps the ire of a disappointed appointee, and guesses how many budget turkeys the…

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Posted in Caring Education

Pensacola State College explains closure of campus daycare

This morning, I opened the blog with a post about the pending daycare crisis – Daily Outtakes. I noted that Pensacola State College is closing…

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Posted in Business Caring Politics

May 11 issue in the stands

Diaspora Dining AAPI Heritage Month & Pensacola’s Culinary Scene Over the past few years, Inweekly has featured local Asian Americans across a wide range of…

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Hospital infections ‘remain high’

The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections — MRSA, central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections – spiked to a five-year high in…

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Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis

Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified…

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Posted in Escambia County

Rancifer retires after 49 years w/county

During the May 4 BCC meeting, the board and county staff celebrated Evelyn Rancifer’s retirement after 49 years of service. She retires as an Accounting…

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Posted in Politics

Real News: Hospitality heroes, Ice cream and Short films

On “Real News” today, we celebrated the people and events that make Pensacola special. Why it matters: Our people make this place special. Dig Deeper:…

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Posted in Education

Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation

Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their…

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Posted in Caring Health

Inpatient help for opioid addiction

People facing withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol now have access to inpatient detox services at Lakeview Center. Why this matters: Escambia County had 680…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola State & National News Veterans

New Blue Angels executive officer named

Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why…

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Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?

Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…

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