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Hoskins leds new Navy Federal business unit

Navy Federal Credit Union has announced the creation of a new Military Affairs and Strategic Partnership business unit to be led by Retired US Navy…

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YIKES: Florida higher ed ranked #1, Pre-K to 12 #22

Last week at his Hope Florida roundtable, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted how well Florida has done in national rankings since he has been governor. “We’re…

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Daily Outtakes: Meet the Mastermind of UWF takeover

The buzz is that Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas recruited, screened and coached the new appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. As of…

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Top Reads: Week Ended May 17, 2025

Breaking the news that University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders had resigned set off the busiest week for this blog, with 88,343 readers…

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History over Children’s Trust fight over CRA dollars

The ongoing disagreement between the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) and the Escambia County Commission has continued to escalate since late 2023, centering on whether the…

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What’s Happening This Weekend

Friday, May 16 (TODAY) Gallery Night: Art in Bloom – 5-9 p.m., downtown on South Palafox Street. Details at gallerynightpensacola.com Blue Wahoos Home Game –…

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Bombshell: Board Chair Resigns Over Hope Florida Controversy

While Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis were defending Hope Florida, the chairman of Save Our Society from Drugs (SOS), the nonprofit focused…

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Heated Debate: Commissioners Consider Future of Children’s Trust

In a dramatic turn during yesterday’s Escambia County Commission meeting, Chair Mike Kohler suggested putting the Escambia Children’s Trust back on the ballot, questioning whether…

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Backroom Briefing: Looking for Another Lane

Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida After asserting the Democratic Party in Florida is…

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Events involving Skatepark and Seniors

SKATEPARK INPUT Upward Intuition, in partnership with the East Hill Neighborhood Association and the City of Pensacola, will host a community input meeting at 6…

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State lawmakers will take next week off

Florida House Speaker Danny Perez has given state representatives the next week off. “At this point, you will not need to be in Tallahassee prior…

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Podcast: Florida’s Property Tax Debate—DeSantis vs. House

In Florida’s current political landscape, a heated debate over tax relief has emerged between Gov. Ron DeSantis and key legislative leaders. Speaking at a Hope…

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Daily Outtakes: First Couple defends Hope Florida

At a roundtable held at a church in Brandon yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis defended Hope Florida, describing it as not…

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Pensacola Sports honos high school senors

Since the early 1980s, Pensacola Sports has proudly celebrated the dedication, talent, and heart of our area’s top senior student-athletes through a scholarship recognition program….

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Children’s Trust funds Early Learning Coalition for a third year

In a recent meeting, the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board unanimously approved a commitment letter to fund the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Escambia County…

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Escambia County’s Jamison Gilman awarded Florida Sheriffs Association STEM Scholarship

In the northwest corner of Florida, Escambia County continues to produce remarkable students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Jamison…

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Children’s Trust Board supports Summer Youth Employment

The Escambia Children’s Trust held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, with significant discussions focused on a potential partnership with Escambia County regarding tax increment…

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Hofberger holds first town hall tonight, more scheduled

District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger invites the public to three “Community Conversations” meetings, which provide an opportunity for residents to visit with their commissioner…

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Leadership Northwest Florida graduates third class

The future of Northwest Florida looks brighter as 17 distinguished leaders from across the region recently completed an intensive seven-month educational journey designed to foster…

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Daily Outtakes: Pam knows best, so she thinks

In January, Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers denied a $86,250 payment request from Visit Pensacola, and in doing so, she put herself above the Escambia…

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