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Five questions for head of Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity
By JIM TURNER, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Theresa “Cissy” Proctor was promoted by Gov. Rick Scott in December to lead the Florida Department of…
State reports new job creation in 2015, Pensacola MSA 2,700 new jobs
The Tampa Bay area led the state in job creation last year with 41,400 new private sector jobs added over the year. Florida has added…
Inweekly Rising Star Rusty Branch named new DMO executive director
The Escambia County Destination Marketing Organization (“DMOâ€) has hired Rusty Branch as its new executive director, effective Feb. 1. He replaces Ron Ellington, who retired…
ACLU report: DWB more likely to lead to a traffic ticket
Driving While Black (DWB) may lead to a ticket in the Florida, at least the chances are greater than for white drivers. The ACLU yesterday…
Fantasy sports websites get nod from lawmakers
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While officials in some other states try to shut down the games, Florida legislators are speedily moving…
Matt Gaetz pushes nearly $1 billion cut thru Florida House
BY JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The House is proposing a wide-ranging tax cut package that falls just short of Gov. Rick Scott’s…
New UWF study finds LEO support for body cameras
A first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at the University of West Florida and Florida Atlantic University has found that officer use of body-worn cameras (BWCs)…
Pensacola Speaks: Charles Bare, Pensacola Opera, Melanie Nichols
On News Talk 1370 WCOA, I will have Pensacola City Council President Charles Bare to open “Pensacola Speaks” at 5 p.m. We will discuss his…
Floodgate: The Story of the Long Hollow Radio Tower
Melanie Nichols will be on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” this afternoon to talk about her upcoming presentation, “Floodgate: The Story of the Long…
City of Pensacola designates family-friendly zone for Mardi Gras parade
The Pensacola’s two biggest Mardi Gras parades are downtown Pensacola on Feb. 5 and 6. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. and the City of Pensacola have…
Have job cuts at FDOH hurt us?
Gov. Rick Scott’s surgeon general, Dr. John Armstrong, today faces as confirmation hearing in the Florida Senate. Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) wants to know how…
Trump in court over failed Ft. Lauderdale condo project
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While Donald Trump banks on his brand to boost him into the White House, a Florida appeals…
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