Operation Toxic Gulf: Final Port Call, Presentation, and Boat Tours

This Sunday, August 4, Open Books will host the final presentation of the summer from the Operation Toxic Gulf crew, who are currently wrapping up…

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HT Land presentation to ECUA board

For the record, we are posting the pdf of the presentation packet that was given to the Emerald Coast Utility Board on the buyer for…

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Chamber seeks input on hiring new president

From Greater Pensacola Chamber Board Chairman and Vice Chairman: The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from key stakeholders in the community about…

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Viewpoint: At-Large Council Seats Do Not Equal Minority Representation

By: George Hawthorne, C.E.O., Diversity Program Advisors, Inc. The two types of City Council representation in Pensacola are at-large councilpersons, where the majority at the…

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Local teachers presented Governor’s Shine awards

Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott showed his appreciation for Florida’s teachers and applauded their commitment to improving Florida’s education system by presenting the Governor’s…

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Bare: Representative Democracy and the YMCA

From Councilman Charles Bare:I have taken a break from posting about the YMCA issue. Since March 20th, I have watched the process evolve and seen…

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Viewpoint: Pressing Reset on the Video Game Violence Debate

By Benjamin Stubbs My 6-year-old daughter is bright, happy, and, like many children, loves media. She has always loved books and movies, and she is…

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Local Involved in Presidential Inauguration

When U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term this weekend, Pensacola resident Jamaal Smart will be there. As a captain in…

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Pensacola violence escalates. When will it get its own mayoral press conference?

Probably not the greatest photo op for the mayor. These types of press releases from Pensacola Police Department have become commonplace: Christmas Night Shooting Pensacola…

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Strike Two: state attorney says no Sunshine violation on veto press conference

State Attorney has found no violation of the Sunshine Law during the Mayor’s press conference regarding his veto of a budget amendment. Councilwoman Myers had…

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New poll: If Santa ran over grandma, most would not press charges

Public Policy Polling’s has released its holiday season poll: – 44% of respondents said Santa was a Democrat while 28% say he is a Republican….

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Gaetz officially elected Florida Senate president

Press Release: Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) was today elected President of the Florida Senate by his colleagues. Senator Garrett Richter (R-Naples) was elected President Pro…

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