Posted in Politics

Poll: Floridians favor recreational pot, gun reform and higher minimum wage

In an InWeekly/Political Matrix poll of 914 likely Florida voters; 56.1% support the legalizing of recreational marijuana for use as well as purchase. We also…

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Posted in Caring

Panhandle Charitable Open ends its 18-year run

Press Release: After raising almost $1.8 million dollars for local charities, Panhandle Charitable Open founder John Peacock today announced that the organization will close down…

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Posted in State & National News

Questions remain after felons’ rights ruling

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee has sent a memo to county elections supervisors with…

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Posted in State & National News

Gaetz again attempts to derail impeachment process

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Ft. Walton Beach) last week tired a sit-in to derail the depositions regarding President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Today, he has filed…

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Posted in Pensacola

Mayor, Moore hold court in District 4

With a drizzly evening raining down outside, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson and District 4 City Councilman Jared Moore hunkered down inside the Vickery Community Center…

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Posted in Caring Entertainment Politics

TedxPensacola: Hodding Carter, Southern journalism and courage

This weekend, I will participated in 2019 TedxPensacola event. I will search the stage with 10 other talented individuals who will share their thought on…

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Posted in Environment

EPA partially deletes Pensacola Superfund site

PENSACOLA, Fla.  (Oct. 29, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 the agency deleted all or…

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Posted in Education

Bense inducted in Florida Women’s HOF

University of West Florida President Emeritus Dr. Judith Bense is a new member of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Florida Commission on the…

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Posted in Education

DeSantis Teacher Pay Plan faces questions

By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his full-throated support of a plan to increase minimum teacher salaries in Florida to…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola

Tymar Crawford: Day of Outrage

On Monday night, approximately 50 people gathered around the bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. to express their anger with police violence against women of…

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Posted in Caring Education

Millers make PSC beneficiary of $2.5M CRUT

Pensacola State College was named as beneficiary of a $2.5 million Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) established by Ron and Jan Miller. Based upon the terms…

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Posted in Education Escambia County Pensacola

Exclusive: NAS CO advocates for military families

Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Pensacola Capt. Tim Kinsella has expressed concerns about the quality of local education and the impact that has on…

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