Posted in Education

UWF Florida Public Archaeology Network receives prestigious public historical archaeology award from the Society for Historical Archaeology

The University of West Florida Florida Public Archaeology Network recently received the 2015 Daniel G. Roberts Award for Excellence in Public Historical Archaeology by the…

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Posted in Politics

Scott’s press office responds with written answers to the firing/resignation of FDLE commissioner

Governor Scott’s Press Office: FAQ on FDLE – January 22, 2015 Q: Is it true that Gerald Bailey (FDLE Commissioner) was forced to resign? Prior…

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Posted in Health

Senate president opens door to expand health coverage

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, left open the possibility Wednesday that his chamber will consider an expansion…

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Posted in Business News

Studers drop out of CMPA RFP presentations

Yesterday afternoon, the Studers’ attorney, Scott Remington, sent a letter to the CMPA executive director, Ed Spears, and the board’s attorney, Lisa Minshew, withdrawing their…

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Posted in Politics

Thornton elected president of local NAACP branch

Charles D. Thornton, Sr. was elected president of the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP on November 13, 2014. Mr. Thornton will assume office on Jan….

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Posted in Politics

Jeb to ‘actively explore’ presidential bid

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After weeks of increasing speculation about his plans, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday he will…

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State Democratic Women’s Club president supports removal of Confederate flag

The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc.’s President, Dr. Maureen McKenna, announced today that the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida supports the Escambia County Commission’s…

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Posted in Pensacola

Who will be next council president and vp

Tomorrow after the swearing-on of Mayor Ashton Hayward and the city council, the council will elect its president and vice-president that will serve for the…

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Posted in Politics State & National News

Jeb Bush, 2016 presidential candidate? It’s 50-50

In an interview Sunday on “Face the Nation,” former President George W. Bush put the chances of his brother, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, running…

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Posted in Crime

Former Crestview bank president indicted for bank fraud

U.S. Attorney Pamela Marsh’s office announced this morning that Michael “Sean” Davis, 43, of Crestview, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for nine…

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Posted in Caring

Choral Society of Pensacola presents Handel’s Messiah, Dec. 6

The Choral Society of Pensacola presents the holiday classic Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 3131 Hyde…

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Foo Foo Fest: Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents An American Tribute, Nov. 11

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents “An American Tribute” at 2:30pm, Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11th at the Naval Aviation Museum, NAS, Pensacola. This production is…

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