Posted in Politics

2023 State of the State address

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber…

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Posted in Education

Superintendent responds to Salzman

Escambia County School Superintendent Tim Smith responded to State Rep. Salzman’s call for his resignation with a viewpoint in the Pensacola News Journal. He addresses…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola

Can Mayor save Truth for Youth building?

Since 2010, Rev. John Powell has worked to convert the historic Smith Bakery building at the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets into a community…

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Posted in Environment Pensacola

City needs your input on $31 million in grants

The city of Pensacola is pursuing state grant funding for three infrastructure projects, with plans to apply for funding to complete projects at Hollice T….

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Viewpoint: Setting schools on a collision course

Superintendent reversal would set Escambia Schools on a collision course with failure By Jarah Jacquay Escambia County’s governmental gears are grinding slowly into reverse and…

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Posted in State & National News

Florida pulls out voter registration protection group

From The News Service of Florida: Secretary of State Cord Byrd said Monday that Florida is ending involvement in a multi-state effort to exchange voter-registration…

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The Fair offers college scholarships

The Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to announce that applications are now available for the 2023-2024 John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant program. Deadline to…

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Posted in Business

GE investing more into Pensacola plant

Last week, General Electric announced plans to invest more than $450 million in its existing U.S. manufacturing facilities this year, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and making…

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School board gave Smith positive ratings

The school board evaluated School Superintendent Tim Smith last May at the end of his full school year. No one said he needed improvement. District…

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Posted in State & National News

Weekly Roundup: Out With the Old, In With the New

Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — It didn’t take long…

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Real News: Shop Hop, Dream Vacation, Argos and more

The Shops of Palafox presents The 3rd Annual Spring Shop Hop on Palafox! Sunday, March 5th, 11 am-4 pm. Sip, shop and hop into spring…

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Breaking: Lewis Bear Jr. has passed

We received the news that Lewis Bear, Jr. passed during the night. The family shared that he went peacefully. PERSONAL Born: February 10, 1941 in…

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