Posted in Education Pensacola

UWF Historic Trust breaks ground on Museum Plaza

The University of West Florida Historic Trust hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for Museum Plaza, a historic preservation and education project that will help tell…

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Posted in Caring Entertainment

Hot Glass, Cold Brew Mardi Gras edition, Feb. 10

The First City Art Center’s HOT GLASS, COLD BREW, Mardi Gras Edition event takes place on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at 1060 N….

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Posted in Environment Pensacola

DEP still has open items on Pensacola Tanyard stormwater project

Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy followed up with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the violations the agency found at the City’s Government Street Stormwater…

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Posted in Business Environment

IP Unified Command warns of non-approved contractors

The Unified Command Team has been made aware businesses are contacting community members potentially impacted by the International Paper Cantonment Digester explosion and offering various…

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Posted in Florida Politics

Road Trip to Tallahassee for unveiling of 2017 Florida budget proposal

Gov. Rick Scott releases his proposed 2017-2018 budget Tuesday morning. I will be among the editors and political reporters from throughout the state gather at…

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Posted in Politics

Gaetz issues statement on Trump’s executive order

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s extreme vetting pause: “Like so many Americans, I watched media…

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Posted in Business Environment Escambia County

International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion

International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House” fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to…

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Posted in Business Environment

IP offers media tour and community open house on Saturday

We received this media advisory: The Unified Command Team is hosting a tour of the area affected by the Cantonment Digester Incident. WHEN: Saturday, Jan….

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Posted in Business Politics

Scott’s tweet gets Ports to back away from Cuba deals

Port Everglades and the Port of Palm Beach have announced they will not sign any formal economic-development paperwork with a Cuban delegation that is in…

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Posted in Business

Where Florida’s job growth will be over next decade

Florida will need two million net new jobs by 2030. What are the jobs of the future and will Florida’s workforce be prepared? The Florida Chamber…

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Posted in Caring Education

Fred Levin invests $100,000 in UWF Football

Pensacola Attorney Fred Levin has made a generous contribution to the University of West Florida football program, donating $100,000 to support the Argonauts. “The University…

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Posted in Escambia County

Commissioner Steven Barry issues statement on IP explosion

Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry represents District 5, where the International Paper mill is located. “As a result of the events at the International Paper…

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