University of West Florida launches Office of Workforce Development

The University of West Florida launches the Office of Workforce Development, and UWF President Martha D. Saunders has named Dr. Sherry Hartnett its first director….

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Constitutional issues teed up in redistricting fight

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Did Governor Ron DeSantis violate the Florida Constitution? A Leon County circuit judge will decide if his…

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FDLE drug bust nabs two Pensacola Sterlings

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Erik Gabriel Sterling, 39, and Martin James Sterling, 35, both of Pensacola, on one count each of…

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Daily Outtakes: MiSu No No, Escambia Children’s Trust No Shows

Mi Su may be kicked off Palafox; Little interest in Escambia Children’s Trust strategy sessions; and FPL cuts check for National Naval Aviation Museum. Mi…

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Podcasts: Escambia County OLF 8, Pensacola’s 3-1-1, Pickleball

On Thursday, “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA covered Escambia County’s OLF 8, Pensacola’s improved 3-1-1 service, and Pickleball at the Port of Pensacola….

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Gallery Night’s ‘Wonder Years’ with first ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone

PENSACOLA, Fla. – On Friday, Aug. 18, from 5–9 p.m., Gallery Night Pensacola is celebrates “Wonder Years!” with its first-ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone. Gallery Night’s…

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Rockhill family to have Baptist Health Care surgery waiting area named in their honor

James “Rock” and Jessica Rockhill have chosen Baptist Health Care Foundation for their latest impactful gift to benefit the new Baptist Hospital campus, opening in…

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Daily Outtakes: Navarre Park warning, TSA PreCheck

Don’t Drink or Swim in the Water The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for…

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Real News podcasts: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, Christian Wagley and Ronnie Joyce

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about how he made Bristol Park a special event zone to protect the neighborhood. He also discusses gun violence…

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NOAA hurricane forecast bumped up to ‘above normal’

The NOAA on Thursday upgraded its hurricane forecast from “near-normal” to “above-normal.” The number of predicted named storms jumped from six to 11 to 14…

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Bergosh wants Escambia County to move ahead on OLF 8 infrastructure

Escambia County has received a $40 million bid for all of OLF 8. County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says the  Tampa-based Eisenhower Property Group proposal has…

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Escambia County Public Schools libraries open, sort of

Escambia County Public Schools communications coordinator Cody Strother sent an email to the media stating that school libraries are open. He added, “Any reporting contrary…

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Daily Outtakes: Inweekly Best of the Coast 2023 is here!

Finally, Inweekly Best of the Coast 2023 has arrived.   If you’re an Inweekly regular, you might’ve noticed we’re publishing our annual Best of the…

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Pensacola Mayor’s Presser: Three Takeaways

1. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves didn’t hide his frustrations with Escambia Children’s Trust staff. “I apologize, frankly to our staff who spends a lot of…

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Podcasts: Pensacola Mayor, MrBeast Burger, Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about the recent arrests in the antisemitic vandalism case, building American Magic HQ and his first budget. Antisemitism: “At the…

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Escambia Children’s Trust Board upset with ‘single source’ grant process

The Escambia Children’s Trust Board expressed its discomfort with how its staff is handling the “single source” grant process. The discussion came after the board…

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis removes Orange County State Attorney

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis removed another Democrat state attorney from office at a press conference early Wednesday morning. Flanked by Florida Attorney General Ashley and…

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Daily Outtakes: DeSantis Demotes, Polls Fall

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has demoted Genera Peck and replaced her with his chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as his polling numbers continue to plummet….

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GB Will Do mixer on Aug. 23

Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic group, is recruiting new members with a mixer and recruitment social on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The event will…

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Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet makes Diaz BOM

You have to admire the marketing spin of Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz. On the day the Tampa Bay Times reports the Hillsborough County School…

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