Posted in Veterans

Bipartisan bill announced to deal with military sexual assaults

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-CA) held a press conference this morning to discuss her bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA). The legislation would remove the…

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Posted in News

IN Your Head Radio: Florida Legislature, Law Enforcement and more

The guest list has been set for today’s show: 11:35 State Rep. Clay Ingram 12:35 Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan 1:05 Tammie Byrer, EscaRosa Coalition…

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Posted in Business

Pensacola Tech Park to get first building

The Space Florida board approved yesterday the Memorandum of Understanding between Space Florida, the Pensacola Industrial Development Corporation as landowner/land lessor, and prospective tenant organizations,…

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Posted in Politics State & National News

Uh, one more gun bill. This time it involves schools and NRA. What could go wrong?

By Margie Menzek, The News Service of Florida A bill backed by the National Rifle Association that lawmakers said would add “common sense” to zero-tolerance…

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CMPA wins lawsuit against former developer, awarded $1.6 million

CMPA has prevailed in the lawsuit against MPDP. Defendant Maritime Park Development Partners, LLC, is ordered to disgorge to Plaintiff Community Maritime Park Associates, Inc.,…

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Yes, sir. Florida Legislature has another gun bill

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates, refuse to issue or cancel auto…

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Posted in Education

Senior Economist to address UWF students and the community, Feb. 10

The University of West Florida College of Business Leadership Speaker Series will host a lecture, titled, “Monetary Policy and Employment Markets,” featuring guest speaker Dr….

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Posted in Entertainment

IN Your Head Radio Feb. 5: Immigration, Christie and Veterans

The guest list for today is impressive: 11:05 pm Patrick Oakford, a research assistant in the Economic/U.S. immigration policy departments for Center for American Progress…

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Posted in Crime

Escambia County crime rate down in 2013

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office annual crime report, which has been submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, shows an overall 3.3 percent reduction…

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Posted in Business

Visit Pensacola Board meeting today

Readers have asked that I post when the Visit Pensacola meets today. Visit Pensacola Board of Trustees Feb. 5 3 p.m. Hagler/Mason Meeting Room Second…

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Posted in State & National News

State Capital briefs, Feb. 5

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX CUT BACKED As Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leaders look to cut $500 million in taxes and fees this year, a Senate…

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Posted in Business

Latest Market Research on Pensacola Tourism

Visit Pensacola meets today. In its agenda packet is the marketing research update on tourism for this past fall. The top 10 Visitor Origins for…

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