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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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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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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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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GOP Pollster: Clinton would win if election held today

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida Republicans gathering in Cleveland for the national party’s convention heard a dire message to kick off…

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City of Tallahassee cuts property taxes, eliminates business tax

The City of Tallahassee is taking an approach to its budget that is different from Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and his leadership team. On last…

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FYI: Pensacola City Council did give itself a raise last night

The Pensacola City Council passed, 6-1, an ordinance that increased the members’ annual salaries to $21,500. Council President Charles Bare was the lone dissenting vote….

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Art: ‘Vignettes’ exhibit, July 25

A unique photography exhibit will open at the Wright Place in Pensacola, Monday, July 25. Frank Brueske, an award winning fine art photographer from Pace,…

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Florida’s Great Northwest awarded grant

Florida’s Great Northwest, the 12-county, regional economic development organization of Northwest Florida, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a U.S. Department of Commerce…

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AFL-CIO endorses Casey

Press release: The Northwest Florida Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is excited to announce the endorsement of Jesse Casey. Mr. Casey is running as a candidate…

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