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Scott-Seminole agreement makes special session unnecessary

SCOTT, TRIBE REACH DEAL ON GAMBLING MONEY By Dara Kam, Jim Saunders THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — As legislative leaders hold behind-the-scenes talks…

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1st District Court of Appeal sides with inmate in Escambia county case

From the News Service of Florida: An appeals court Wednesday sided with an inmate who argued that part of a 2009 state law was unconstitutional…

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Connally named Southern Co. vp

Southern Company, parent company of Gulf Power, announced three promotions this week. Stan Connally, Jr., the chairman, president and CEO of Gulf Power, has been…

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Voters to weigh 13 ballot proposals in November

By Lloyd Dunkelberger THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters will get a chance to decide in November whether 13 is a lucky…

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Pensacola connection to Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump saga

There is a Pensacola connection to the latest episode of the Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump saga. Yesterday, porn star Stormy Daniels and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti,…

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Posted in Business Pensacola

Hatchery Headache: It does not comply with city code or comp plan

The City of Pensacola and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission may have bigger issues with their fish hatchery than the standing of the citizens…

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Posted in Escambia County Politics State & National News

And now this: Hill pledges to repeal gun reform law

Mike Hill, a candidate for Florida House District 1, issued a press release to announce his intention to repeal portions of FL SB 7026 if…

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Broxson asks toll not be raised on Garcon Point Bridge

In letter to Warren Bloom, trustee for the Garcon Point Bridge bondholder, State Sen. Doug Broxson explained why a proposed deal to turn over the…

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Posted in Business Education

UWF to host Argo Alumni Stories event

The University of West Florida Center for Entrepreneurship, Student Government Association and Alumni Association will host the Argo Alumni Stories event on Wednesday, April 11 from…

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Perdido Key named most underrated small town in America

The Active Times on MSN.com listed Perdido Key at the top of its “40 Most Underrated Small Towns in America.” Perdido Key was spotlighted for…

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Commissioners to hold shade meeting on ECSO budget appeal

The Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida will hold a private meeting with its attorneys to discuss the pending appeal before the Administration…

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Poll: Comments by Underhill out of step with District 2 voters

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill took to Facebook to announce his disapproval of the March for Our Lives participants the morning of the rally. He…

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