Clean up Carpenter Creek [podcast]

This week, I interviewed Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy about her efforts to clean up Carpenter Creek. She and Councilwoman Sherri Myers had a tremendous response…

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Boston.com sees VA secretary as a battle between Brown and Palin

The title of the Boston.com article spoke volumes – “Sarah Palin Might Get Scott Brown’s Job at the VA.” What? No mention of Jeff Miller?…

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Pensacola police chief responds to increase in homicides and gun violence

From the Pensacola Police Department: Pensacola Police will be saturating areas within city limits at various times and days in the near future in an…

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White House adds Pensacola to TechHire Initiative to train and place locally 200 technology workers by 2020

The White House announced today that Pensacola will be included in the expansion of its TechHire Initiative to 20 cities, states, and rural areas. Mobile,…

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Transparent Pensacola slowly becoming more accountable

City of Pensacola has finally posted some its September monthly reports: September 2016 Line-Item Financial Statement    The Pensacola Fire Department continued to manage its overtime…

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Gatlinburg Relief Fund in place at SmartBank

In the wake of this week’s tragic wildfires in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established the Gatlinburg…

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Round 2: Battle over Corporate Incentives (or Welfare) begins Mar 7

Gov. Rick Scott is asking the Florida Legislature $85 million for incentives that Enterprise Florida can use to lure more jobs to Florida. When it…

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Escambia County legal budget $1.4 million, has five attorneys, more expertise and responsibility

Escambia County’s unincorporated area has five times the population of the City of Pensacola. The Board of County Commissioners has more than twice the number…

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Buzz: Miller vs. Palin for VA Secretary?

Rep. Jeff Miller may have competition to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told the…

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Visit Pensacola promotes Trader Jon resurrection at T.T. Wentworth

PENSACOLA, FLA.: Beloved by generations of Pensacolians and Naval aviators alike, a new replica exhibit on the second floor of the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida…

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Pen Air donates $100K to Pensacola State scholarship fund

Pensacola State College is a roll, receiving its second large contribution to its scholarships programs in two days. This morning, Pen Air Federal Credit Union…

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Hart named Enterprise Florida CEO

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Board of Directors today unanimously approved the hiring of Chris Hart IV as the new President & CEO of Enterprise Florida…

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