School District administrators among highest paid in Florida

While school grades have been declining in the Escambia County School District, district administrators are some of the highest paid in the state of Florida,…

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Hayward proposes largest budget in city history

Mayor Ashton Hayward has posted on the city’s website his proposed operating budget for FY 2019. It is the largest budget in the city’s history,…

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After the Blues, find red-hot deals at the Big Summer Book Sale

It’s hot out there. Whether you’re recovering from the Blue Angels airshow this weekend or skipped the beach crowds altogether, there’s a surefire way to…

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Candidates start your engines: First overseas ballots in mail July 14

The first ballots of Florida’s Aug. 28 primary election need to be in the mail by Saturday, according to deadlines announced Thursday by the state…

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Florida Retail Federation endorses Bydlak

From the Rebekah Bydlak campaign: The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebekah Bydlak for the Florida House. Bydlak, a Republican,…

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Americans with Disabilities champions

The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. In…

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Cao-Nugyen receives Joe Oldmixon Service Award

The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Dr….

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Incoa proposal has job incentives

FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth passed on this info on the job creation incentives for Incoa: Qualified Target Industry Performance Based Grant – High Impact Sector…

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Buchanan comes out in favor of Port proposal

Mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan didn’t hesitate to issue a statement in favor of the Incoa proposal for the Port of Pensacola, which will be presented…

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Thomas only tracks when numbers are good

School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas used to track on his webpage the improvement of school grades for the elementary and middle schools in his district –…

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St. Pete Poll: White leads Moody, 26-19

The latest poll by St. Pete Polls for the Attorney General GOP primary has State Rep. Frank White of Pensacola leading Circuit Judge Ashley Moody…

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New construction showing up in city property valuations

According to the latest estimates from Property Appraiser Chris Jones,  property valuations in the city of Pensacola have increased $234 million (6.9 percent) over last…

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Pensacola Association of Realtors recommends Doidge

From the Kendrick Doidge Campaign:… Kendrick Doidge Receives Recommendation from Pensacola Association of Realtors    Kendrick Doidge has received the Pensacola Association of Realtors Recommendation…

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No FOP agreements on July council agenda

On June 22, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced he had reached tentative agreements concerning future compensation and benefits with the Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant…

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Jackson announces candidacy for sheriff

Heath Jackson, a sergeant with the Escambia County, Fla. sheriff’s office,  has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Escambia County, Ala. This will be third…

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Poll: People still favor electing school superintendent

According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 481 likely Escambia County voters, the majority (57.6 percent)  oppose the idea of the local school board appointing…

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Manufacturer wants to invest $100 million at Port of Pensacola

Next week, FloridaWest is presenting to Pensacola City Council a proposal to lease Port Warehouse #9 and #10 and approximately 6.5 acres of adjacent undeveloped…

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Escambia School District has 224 fewer teachers than under Paul

In School Superintendent Jim Paul’s year, the Escambia County School District had 40,924 students and 2,974 total teachers – see Teachers 2008-09. The overall ratio of…

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PBA endorses Bender

From Robert Bender Campaign: Today, the NW Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) endorsed Republican Robert Bender for County Commission (District 4). “The…

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Humane Society PAC endorses Gaetz

From Matt Gaetz Campaign: The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) yesterday endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives….

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