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Mayor explains what happened on Truth for Youth offer

Rev. John Powell and Truth For Youth, Inc. rejected the city’s $1.5 million offer for the old Smith Bakery property at the corner of Belmont…

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Posted in Guns State & National News

Court upholds Gun Age law

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Citing gun restrictions dating to the Reconstruction era, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld…

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Posted in Politics

Inweekly: March 9 issue hits the stands

Spring Break Outs Things to see, hear and do this season (and into the next) Technically, it’s not spring until March 20. But just like…

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Posted in State & National News

Senate passes affordable housing plan

Moving quickly on priorities of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Florida senators Wednesday passed measures aimed at spurring more affordable housing for workers and boosting a…

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Posted in Business

Hosting Sun Belt basketball beyond 2025

By Tom St. Myer Fresh off a third consecutive year of successfully hosting the Sun Belt Conference men’s and women’s basketball championships, stakeholders eye a…

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Posted in Escambia County Politics State & National News

Bye, ERIC

On Monday, the Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Florida’s ending its involvement in Eric, which is the Electronic Registration Information Center, a…

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Posted in Education

Lewis Bear Jr – ‘A Force of Nature’

On WCOA this morning, Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of West Florida, discussed Lewis Bear Jr.’s commitment to the university. “For many years,…

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Posted in State & National News

What have our state lawmakers filed?

Doug Broxson represents Escambia, Santa Rosa and part of Okaloosa counties in the Florida Senate. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee, he is one of…

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Democratic Leader Driskell Response

TALLAHASSEE — House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, gave a response Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. Here are her remarks,…

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Renner Opening Day Remarks

TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, made remarks to the House on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session. Here are his…

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Passidomo Opening Day Remarks

TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, made remarks to the Senate on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session. Here are her remarks,…

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Posted in Health Pensacola

City celebrates Florida Bike Month in March

Mayor to Participate in Slow Ride Race Friday, March 10 The City of Pensacola is celebrating Florida Bike Month in March, a time to encourage…

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