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UWF named a 2016 Great College to Work For

The Chronicle of Higher Education recently named the University of West Florida a 2016 “Great College to Work For.” Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to…

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Buzz: VT MAE may begin construction soon

The long-awaited VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VT MAE) facility may begin construction within the next few months. During a discussion at the Escambia Board…

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Posted in 2016 Election Politics

Scott sees familiar path for Trump to win Florida

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott hit Cleveland for the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, telling reporters that GOP presidential…

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PYP forums set for August

The Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP), in partnership with the Greater Pensacola Chamber, the Seville Rotary Club and the Propeller Club will be hosting two separate…

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Cybersecurity job fair tomorrow

CSRA Inc. (NYSE:CSRA), a leading provider of next-generation IT solutions and professional services to government organizations will host a job fair to fill approximately 80…

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Spencer ‘underwhelmed’ by bridge design

Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer said on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” that he was not impressed by the design renderings for the new…

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UWF Emerge Scholars study social work in Japan

Students in the University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently spent time in Japan, studying social work practices abroad. Five students…

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From the Republican National Convention, Day One

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I had calls from two delegates from our area who are in Cleveland, Ohio. Monday, there was a brief fight on…

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Posted in Education Escambia County

Escambia deputy named School Resource Officer of the Year

Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Florida Association of School Resource Officers yesterday named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Senior Deputy Ronald Gill the 2016…

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Posted in Pensacola

Scarborough led the last revolt against Pensacola City Hall

In the 1990’s, the City of Pensacola wanted to increase taxes. Joe Scarborough, only three years out of law school, helped collect 3,000 signatures to…

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Posted in Pensacola Politics

City Council meeting, after the chanting

Pensacola City Council selected Carol Leone of Milton as its attorney. Leone beat out by two points Mike Godwin, who retired from the City of…

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Pensacola Fire Chief announces promotions

Pensacola Fire Chief David Allen has promoted Greg Redding as his Assistant Fire Chief. This is a new position that appears to replace the deputy…

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