Santa Rosa lawmaker praises colleagues [podcast]

State Rep. Jayer Williamson (R-Milton) has been widely praised for his work during the 2017 Session. Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Williamson credited Rep. Clay Ingram…

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Myers hosts Carpenter’s Creek celebration and town hall, May 30

Councilwoman Sherri Myers is holding a special town hall meeting to celebrate the county’s purchase of land to protect the headwaters of Carpenter’s Creek. The…

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Studer: Service recovery [podcast]

Last week, Quint Studer discussed on “Pensacola Speaks” how to deal when customers aren’t happy. He said he has three goals when it comes to…

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Washington High Drama helps Workman Middle music students

Tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Booker T. Washington High School the curtains will go up revealing a show about neighbors helping neighbors….

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Florida Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala coming to Pensacola on Friday

Florida Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, who is rumored to be a potential candidate for governor next year, will address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on…

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A few points to clarify on Morris Court playground debate

PNJ reporter Jim Little did a good job of reporting on the residents wanting to keep the city’s playground in Morris Court open. Since November…

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National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19

Join Bike Pensacola, local bicycle shops, and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) as we celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday,…

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RBI Pensacola hosts Double-Goal Coaching Workshop in June

RBI Pensacola is sponsoring a workshop for coaches of all sports in June. This interactive workshop, presented by the Positive Coaching Alliance, begins by defining…

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Scott blasts busget as tourism numbers rise

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott continued Monday to criticize legislative budget-slashing of the state’s tourism marketing as he announced…

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Pensacola Punks screening on Friday, May 19 [trailer]

The public is invited to a free screening of Pensacola Punks Friday, May 19 during Gallery Night at the Voices of Pensacola. The film will…

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Commissioner Barry hosts Town Hall tomorrow

District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center located at…

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Pensacola Beach Air Show named top 20 Southeast Tourism event

The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Pensacola Beach Air Show as a STS Top 20 Event in the Southeast for May 2017. The STS…

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Pensacola chamber recaps 2017 session

The 2017 legislative session provided a mixed bag on the issues endorsed by Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. The following items were endorsed by the…

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First amendment group asks Gov. Scott to veto the budget

The First Amendment Foundation (FAF) has called for Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto the budget as a result of this year’s “extreme lack of…

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Former Pensacola police chief and asst. airport director make county short list

Escambia County Commissioner Jack Brown has notified the Board of County Commissioners the names of the five finalists for the assistant administrator job. Former Pensacola…

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Rep. Frank White on 2017 Legislative Session

State Rep. Frank White discussed his accomplishments during the past session on “Pensacola Speaks” on Wednesday. He credited the entire Northwest Florida delegation for delivering…

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Regional Roundup Saturday at Pensacola High School tomorrow

The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. until noon at Pensacola High School,…

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Will Trump adopt Ashton Hayward communication plan?

After watching most of the morning news shows blast him and his communications department’s handling of the firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, President Donald…

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Bowling rules in favor of mayor

Hours before tonight’s city council meeting, City Attorney Lysia Bowling issued an opinion that the city charter does not authorize the City Council to direct…

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ACLU issues final statement before Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance vote

ACLU of Florida Statement on Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017 CONTACT: ACLU of Florida Media Office, media@aclufl.org, (786) 363-2737 MIAMI,…

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