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Florida TaxWatch report recommends how to reform criminal justice system

Florida TaxWatch has issued a new report that proposes solutions on how Florida deals with non-violent offenders to reduce costly and unnecessary strain on the…

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Posted in Business

A new rule means extra hours mean more pay for more people

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding overtime regulations. The final rule, which becomes effective Dec. 1, according to feds:…

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Posted in Pensacola

Pensacola mayor upset with council and citizens

In an unprecedented open letter to the citizens of Pensacola posted on the city’s “Transparent Pensacola” page, Mayor Ashton Hayward called a special council meeting…

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Defense lawyers question death penalty jury instructions

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Defense lawyers are attacking a new law aimed at fixing Florida’s death penalty sentencing structure, which was…

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Matt Gaetz meets petition requirement for 1st Congressional District

Matt Gaetz (R–Fort Walton Beach) announced this afternoon that he has qualified by petition in the race for Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “I want to…

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Posted in Pensacola

Pensacola mayor defends independence of investigation of fire chiefs

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward addressed with the News Journal concerns that the Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle’s investigation of Fire Chief Matt Schmitt…

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Posted in Pensacola Politics

It is official: John Sunday demolition stayed, ARB seeks assistance from Pensacola City Attorney

Elizabeth Schrey received late yesterday a copy of the letter sent by Bill Weeks, who heads the City’s Inspection Services, to contractor Greg English. The…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Pinellas County School Board votes unanimously to close NEP charter schools

The Pinellas County School Board today voted unanimously to terminate the charter contracts for three more schools run by Newpoint Education Partners. Tampa Bay Times…

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Posted in Business Pensacola

Appeal filed, demolition of Sunday house stayed

Congressional candidate Elizabeth Schrey has filed an appeal of the City of Pensacola’s decision to issue a demolition permit for a house once owned by…

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Posted in Escambia County

Sarasota launches innovative approach to mental illness and criminal justice

Last night, the Sarasota City Commission voted to help fund a pilot program, Comprehensive Treatment Court, that aims to divert low-level, non-violent offenders with mental…

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Posted in Politics

Buzz: City Hall reverses decision on John Sunday house, demolition imminent

On Friday, the mayor’s office reversed its decision regarding a home once owned by John Sunday. The new city attorney opinion is that the Architectural…

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Independence of Pensacola fire chiefs investigation questioned

New documents published by former Pensacola Councilwoman Maren Deweese have cast doubts about the independence of Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle’s investigation of…

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