Posted in Escambia County

Florida Senate president commits to Triumph funds coming to NWFL

State Sen. Doug Broxson passed along to the Inweekly encouraging news from Senate President Joe Negron’s first press conference of the 2017 Legislative Session. Sen….

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Posted in Caring Entertainment

Fee-free entry in celebration of Presidents Day

Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced fee free entry to all sites Monday, February 20, 2017, in celebration of Presidents Day. National Parks throughout the…

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Posted in Business

Scott keeps up pressure in Economic Development debate

From The News Service of Florida: After making three appearances Monday, Gov. Rick Scott continues trying to build public pressure against lawmakers who want to…

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Cumulus present 19th Annual Radiothon for The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart

Cumulus Broadcasting to Present the 19th Annual Radiothon March 2 – 3 Benefiting The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. Live from the Cordova…

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Posted in Education Pensacola

Police increase presence at Booker T. Washington High

Parents and students are still in the dark over the gun incident that occurred on Booker T. Washington High campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Both…

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Pensacola native, Booker T. Washington alum wins prestigious award

The University of Iowa Press book Dubuque’s Forgotten Cemetery: Excavating a Nineteenth-century Burial Ground in a Twenty-first-century City by Robin M. Lillie and Jennifer E….

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Posted in Federal Florida Politics

Trump supporters, including Gov. Scott, happy with their president

Yesterday, we asked “Pensacola Speaks” listeners how they felt President Donald Trump has done since taking office 12 days ago. The callers, who all said…

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Posted in Business Environment News

More press conferences and information needed on IP explosion and cleanup

Residents, business owners and community leaders need more information and communication with International Paper about the Jan. 22 explosion at its Cantonment plant. The press…

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Official IP press release on explosion in Cantonment

On the evening of Jan. 22, International Paper Company (IP) experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as the power house…

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Posted in Pensacola

For the love of God: Council President invocation policy challenged

Last week, Pensacola City Council President Brian Spencer announced a new policy regarding the invocations for council meetings. Council members may choose to give the…

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Posted in Education

Bense named UWF President Emeritus

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees named Dr. Judith Bense President Emeritus, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Bense will retire as president on…

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Posted in Pensacola

Pensacola Violent Crime Suppression Operation has immediate impact

Less than 12 hours into its effort to reduce gun violence, the Pensacola Police Department is having an impact. Officers have found caches of firearms…

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