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Escambia Search & Rescue picked by AAF for public service campaign

Annually, AAF Pensacola selects a non-profit organization for a public service advertising campaign directed to that organization’s specific needs. During the month of August, AAF…

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Fill the Mayflower for Manna

I would like to push this event one more time because of its importance to those less fortunate in our community. We have been supporters…

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Local Children to Benefit from Wendy’s Donations

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has awarded a $70,000 grant to FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview. The money will be used to find forever families…

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Posted in Education

UWF President Judy Bense honored by FSU Alumni Association

University of West Florida President Judy Bense has been recognized by Florida State University as a “Grad Made Good,” the highest award given to alumni…

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USO hosts Thanksgiving Fest, looking for volunteers

USO of Northwest Florida will be hosting the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Feast & Festivities at their Naval Air Station location from November 28-December 1, 2013….

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Wine for Humanity event tonight to benefit Epilepsy Society of Northwest Florida

Lee Tracy and Intracoastal Outfitters are hosting today from 5-8 p.m. a wine tasting and shopping benefit for Epilepsy Society of Northwest Florida. Wine for…

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Visit Pensacola vote delayed to Dec. 5

A small victory for the public and the democratic process. Visit Pensacola was not on today’s agenda for the Escambia County Commission and was not…

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Posted in Baseball Pensacola

Viewpoint: The Real Truth About Communty Maritime Park

by Mark Taylor, CMPA Board member The dust has settled on the budget year 2013 (October 1, 2012 – Sept 30, 2013) and the results…

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Posted in Pensacola Politics Protests

Petition drive against Dollar General now has over 680 signatures

This grassroots effort continues to gain momentum. A petition has been set up on change.org and it has 686 signatures has of 7 a.m. this…

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Posted in Escambia County Politics

Why question Visit Pensacola? Because the public has been left out of the process

More than likely Visit Pensacola, Inc. –the new non-profit formed by the hotel industry to be laser-focused on tourism — will be approved today to…

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Visit Pensacola picks its initial board of directors

We don’t how they were chosen. We don’t who chose them. However, we now know who they are. Brendan Kelly, UWF Interim Dean for University…

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Mathis out as Port director, Miller appointed as replacement

The City of Pensacola has announced that Amy Miller has been appointed as new Director of the Port of Pensacola, after Clyde Mathis resigned on…

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