Pensacola Mardi Gras begins Jan. 6

PENSACOLA, FLA. (November 17, 2016) — The new year can only mean one thing in the Pensacola Bay Area: swarms of beads and MoonPies will…

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Inweekly and Sen. Sessions

The weeks before the election, U.S. Sen. Jeff Session (R-Ala.) earned his place by Donald Trump’s side campaigning for the Republican billionaire. Our reporter interviewed…

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2016 National Philanthropy Day winners announced

The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter announced the winners of the 2016 National Philanthropy Day during its annual awards luncheon held at the…

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UWF launches 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Bense kicks in $1M

The University of West Florida hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated this week the public launch of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The fundraising goal:…

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Nelson asks for investigation into sales of Florida driver license database

Florida has sold the personal info of more than 15 million Florida drivers to 75 companies the past two year. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL)…

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Corcoran looks for ‘transformation’ time as Speaker

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA One of the most memorable speeches by Richard Corcoran, who will officially become speaker of the Florida…

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Speak out if you want Gulf Coast Rail Service restored

Senator Bill Nelson is asking the public to send in emails on their positions regarding the restoration of the Gulf Coast Rail Service, a passenger…

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Pensacola to be designated an Old Spanish Trail city

A centennial reenactment of the second Old Spanish Trail (OST) auto highway association’s 1916 Pensacola conference will take place Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1–3, in…

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Lionfish King crowned, FWC celebrates removal of more than 111,000 lionfish

Shortly after announcing the removal of more than 100,000 lionfish from Florida waters, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today presented a custom-made,…

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Morgan for Governor?

BACKROOM BRIEFING: MORGAN MULLS RUN FOR GOVERNOR (Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE…

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Escambia County discusses how to regulate reefer madness

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner discussed this morning its positions on how the Florida Legislature should implement medical marijuana. The Committee of the…

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UWF hospitality professor recognized for innovation in teaching

University of West Florida professor Dr. Alison “Ali” Green received the John Wiley & Sons Award for Innovation in Teaching from the International Council on…

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