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Surprise, Chamber supports economic development and tourism

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its support for the continued funding of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT FLORIDA. “The…

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Posted in Education

Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series: ‘Art and Science: Transdisciplinary Collaboration’

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Friday, March 3….

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State attorney to seek first degree murder indictment against Rice

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida intends to move forward on the…

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UWF Historic Trust hosts storyteller John Appleyard

The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host “Life and Living in Pensacola’s Historic District 1885-1900” by John Appleyard at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb….

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Posted in Politics

Protestors plan to show up for Gaetz evening town hall, too

Inweekly has reported that protestors plan to attend Congressman Matt Gaetz’s event at Grover T’s BBQ in Milton at noon on Thursday, Feb. 23. This…

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Posted in State & National News

Constitution Revision Commission slowly gaining shape

NEGRON OUTLINES CRC PRIORITIES, NAMES MEMBERS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Two former state senators, the president of The Florida Bar and…

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Posted in Pensacola

While Pensacola City Council stalls, Jacksonville outlaws discrimination against the LGBT community

In a historic moment for gay rights advocates, the Jacksonville City Council yesterday outlawed discrimination against the LGBT community. Meanwhile the Pensacola effort, which began…

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Posted in Politics

Gaetz: ‘I’m not afraid of protests’

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed Congressman Matt Gaetz about the possibility of protests at his “Open Gaetz Day” events on Feb. 23. “First, let…

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Posted in Business Caring Education

Achieve Escambia boss resigns

After less than four months on the job, Achieve Escambia’s Director Greg Voss has resigned. Achieve Escambia was founded in early 2016 by Navy Federal Credit…

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Posted in Caring Escambia County

Escambia County home to 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year

Escambia County Animal Control Sgt. Stephanie Nowlin was recently selected as the 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association….

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Posted in Business Entertainment

Bike to Fort Pickens on March 4

The public is invited to peddle, hike, and climb their way through the archaeology of Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens Area with the Florida…

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Posted in Education

PSC celebrates Black History with scholarship event Feb. 24

Pensacola State College is celebrating Black history and heritage with an annual scholarship event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Jean and Paul…

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