Posted in Environment Politics

Hands Across the Sand

350 Pensacola and Oceana to Host Hands Across the Sand Event on Pensacola Beach Event to Oppose New Efforts to Expand Dirty and Dangerous Offshore…

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Posted in Politics State & National News

Constitutional panel wrestles with Sunshine Law

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A panel of the state Constitution Revision Commission deferred a decision Wednesday on how to follow open-government…

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Posted in Caring Escambia County Pensacola

Farm Share Food Distribution, May 20

State Representative Frank White and Senator Doug Broxson will host Farm Share Food Distribution for Pensacola area families in need. Farm Share provides a semi-truck…

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Posted in Pensacola

ACLU files suit against City of Pensacola over panhandling ordinance

Mayor Ashton Hayward will be hiring more attorneys. This will be a nice test of the City Attorney’s legal acumen and the mayor’s decision to…

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Posted in Politics

Ryan Wiggins on 2017 legislative session [podcast]

Ryan Wiggins of Full Contact Strategies offers her take on the 2017 Florida Legislative Session. She offers praise for the efforts of Representatives Clay Ingram,…

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Posted in Education

PSC Meadows disappointed in funding cut

By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State colleges were dismayed by a legislative session that resulted in a major funding increase for state…

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Escambia County Council of PTA announces 2017 Awards

The Escambia County Council of Parent and Teacher Association (ECCPTA) held their annual awards ceremony at Heritage Hall in Pensacola on May 12. The gathering…

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Posted in State & National News

Santa Rosa lawmaker praises colleagues [podcast]

State Rep. Jayer Williamson (R-Milton) has been widely praised for his work during the 2017 Session. Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Williamson credited Rep. Clay Ingram…

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Myers hosts Carpenter’s Creek celebration and town hall, May 30

Councilwoman Sherri Myers is holding a special town hall meeting to celebrate the county’s purchase of land to protect the headwaters of Carpenter’s Creek. The…

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Posted in Education Entertainment

RBI Pensacola hosts Double-Goal Coaching Workshop in June

RBI Pensacola is sponsoring a workshop for coaches of all sports in June. This interactive workshop, presented by the Positive Coaching Alliance, begins by defining…

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Posted in Business

Scott blasts busget as tourism numbers rise

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott continued Monday to criticize legislative budget-slashing of the state’s tourism marketing as he announced…

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Posted in Education Entertainment

Pensacola Punks screening on Friday, May 19 [trailer]

The public is invited to a free screening of Pensacola Punks Friday, May 19 during Gallery Night at the Voices of Pensacola. The film will…

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