Children’s Trust: What high schools need help

English Language Arts: A pattern is developing…. School Name Number of Students ELA Level 1 ELA % WEST FLORIDA HIGH 676 60 9% J. M….

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Children’s Trust: What middle schools need help

  Three middle schools have highest percentage of students at Level 1, the lowest proficiency level, in English Language Arts and Math:  Workman, Bellview and…

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Children’s Trust considers $20 million budget today

The Escambia Children’s Trust will hold special meeting today at 9 a.m. in the conference room of the Early Learning Coalition, 1720 W. Fairfield Drive….

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Mimicking Nature’s Wonder

Bayou Texar Lecture Series Kicks Off with Famed Designer by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Franco Lodato’s well of inspiration runs deep, with the designer turning to…

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Real News podcasts: Wednesday, June 29

Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t…

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Deadline near for LeaP projects [podcast]

For Leadership Pensacola (LeaP), the class project is a key part of its curriculum. This year, LeaP will meet a need of nonprofit Chamber members….

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Blue Angels Airshow schedule

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with viewing opportunities July 6-9. The elite U.S. Navy…

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Salvation Army gets new leadership [podcast]

The Salvation Army in Pensacola is pleased to welcome new leaders, Captains Stephan and Ashlee Wildish. They assumed their position on June 26, 2022 and…

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Congressional moratorium on drilling off Florida ends June 30

PENSACOLA, FL–The longstanding Congressional moratorium protecting the eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida from offshore drilling expires on Thursday June 30, leaving the area with…

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Where should Children’s Trust put a million dollars

The Escambia Children’s Trust collects between $8-$10 million annually. Using the 2022 test scores in English Language Arts and Math provided by the Florida Department…

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Escambia schools show improvement in math scores

The Florida Department of Education has released the math scores for its school districts. Escambia grades 3-8 improved by 4 points over last year.  The district…

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Jewelers Trade contributes $100K to Baptist

The Davis family and Jewelers Trade Shop have committed a $100,000 gift to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The Foundation will name the imaging/cardiology waiting area,…

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Council considers changes to Pensacola’s charter

City Likely Sticking with Strong Mayor Governance by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The Pensacola City Council received a run-through of proposed changes to the city’s charter…

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Citywide Tree Survey

The City of Pensacola is conducting an Urban Forest Inventory of trees on city property and rights of way throughout the city, with a goal…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, June 28

We had a great show today. Councilman Jared Moore discusses the charter review workshop. Commissioner Steven Barry shares his thoughts on Rep. Jayer Williamson’s political…

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46 found dead inside tractor-trailer

At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio in a suspected case of human smuggling, officials said Monday. An additional…

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Visit Pensacola seeks board applications

Applications for the Visit Pensacola board of directors are now open. Visit Pensacola is governed by an 11-member board. The positions of the board are…

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Brahier on reports FPL spied on critic [podcast]

The recent article on FPL’s consultant spying on Times-Union reporter Nate Monroe reminded me of a statement Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier made on my radio show…

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Judge hears arguments in abortion law challenge, ruling expected Thursday

By Ryan Dailey The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge is expected to rule Thursday on a request to block…

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Huge Success: Senior Chill Out [podcast]

Council on Aging of West Florida’s annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out had its most successful event ever on June 24, collecting a…

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