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USO seeking donations of snacks

The USO’s at the Pensacola International Airport and Northwest Florida Regional Airport will be open for the thousands of military personnel heading home for the…

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Credit card debt impacts African-American middle class differently than white counterparts

New research by Demos, a New York City-based public policy organization, finds that many African-American families are using credit cards as a “plastic safety net”…

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Upside of Florida: H8GAYS, Pensacola International Airport , Delta

Chicago Tribune published a story today on how airlines deal with complaints. The article led off with Jeff White of Pensacola and his confirmation code…

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Warnings for Auburn fans about BCS tickets

For many Auburn football fans in Northwest Florida, a ticket to the VIZIO BCS National Championship may be a popular item on wish lists this…

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Posted in State & National News

Nurses take on Wall Street

National Nurses United, the nation’s largest organization of registered nurses, today expressed dismay and alarm over the federal budget deal announced yesterday, saying it will…

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Pensacola priest given big assignment

Father Michael J. Flynn, 57, a priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, and associate professor of theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans,…

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Fire and police pensions still up for consideration by Florida lawmakers

The Florida Legislature will take another look at overhauling state pensions during the 2014 session if House Speaker Will Weatherford and Senate President Don Gaetz…

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Times-Picayune former employees sue over layoffs

Seven former longtime employees of The Times-Picayune in New Orleans who were laid off from their jobs in the fall of 2012 have filed suit…

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Posted in Education Politics

Escambia Youth Justice Coalition meets tonight

Escambia Youth Justice Coalition (EYJC) is meeting tonight. Action and discussion items include: 1. Set up a meeting with the superintendent and ask for :…

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Weekend Buzz: Quiet, Organization and Pcola linked to national stories

County & City Coast Thru Christmas City of Pensacola and Escambia County governments try to coast to the end of the year without any drama….

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Lewis Bear family gives UWF $1 million

After today’s board of trustees meeting for the University of West Florida, the Lewis Bear Family Foundation presented UWF president Dr. Judy Bense a check…

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Crist issues statement on Rubio signing up for Obamacare

From former Gov. Charlie Crist (current Democratic candidate for Florida governor) about Senator Marco Rubio’s decision to shop for and purchase health care for his…

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