Posted in Caring

Hemminghaus-Weeks to be honored for Saenger Theatre restoration

On Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. the Friends of the Saenger will honor Sherri Hemminghaus-Weeks for her 30-plus years of outstanding service to the…

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Posted in Federal State & National News

Rubio: ‘Cuba today is governed exactly the same way as it was 48 hours ago’

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio yesterday appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd.” He said that while the death of Fidel Castro is a…

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Posted in Business

Judges block workers’ comp rate hike, new OT regs

Last week, a federal judge stopped implementation of an an Obama administration rule concerning overtime pay that was to go into effect on Dec. 1….

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Posted in Pensacola

Spencer, Wingate elected to lead Pensacola City Council

Press release: At a special meeting of the Pensacola City Council held on November 22, 2016, the City Council elected Brian Spencer as the President…

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Posted in 2016 Election Escambia County

Which races got the most votes from Escambia voters

The Presidential race had more votes cast in Escambia County than any other race on the Nov. 8 ballot. Many had forecast that the voters…

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Posted in Florida

Speaker Corcoran doubles down on budget transparency

On Tuesday, Rep. Jose Oliva (R-Miami Lakes) nominated Rep. Richard Corcoran (R-Land O’ Lakes) to be the Speaker of the House. He said Corcoran has…

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Posted in Federal Politics

Gaetz: Ryan blocked return to earmarks [podcast]

My guest on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday was our newly-elected Congressman, Matt Gaetz. He discussed what he has been doing the pass two weeks since his…

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Posted in Caring

Pen Air donates 150 turkeys for USO NWFL’s Thanksgiving Feast

The USO of Northwest Florida anticipates to serve more than 1,000 troops at the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Feast & Festivities event who are not able…

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Posted in Politics

Bubba Watson for Mayor?

Bubba Watson isn’t ready quite yet to quit the PGA Tour, but the two-time Masters champ told the Associated Press that he would consider running…

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Posted in Environment

350 Pensacola takes on Trump and the environment, Nov. 29

PENSACOLA—Donald J. Trump is president-elect of the United States, bringing concern to many that much of the work to protect and preserve our natural environment…

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Posted in Escambia County Pensacola

Change of Command at County and City today

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special BCC Installation Meeting today at 9 a.m. at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221…

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Posted in Florida

Corcoran preaches truth, goodness and beauty to GOP lawmakers

Land O’ Lakes Republican Richard Corcoran will formally become House speaker during an organization session Tuesday. During his remarks today to the House Republican Conference,…

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