Local shot by guide not illegal immigrants

Last week, a Texas grand jury indicted hunters Michael Bryant and Walker Daugherty on one charge each of using deadly conduct by discharging firearms in…

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State attorney to seek first degree murder indictment against Rice

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida intends to move forward on the…

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UWF Historic Trust hosts storyteller John Appleyard

The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host “Life and Living in Pensacola’s Historic District 1885-1900” by John Appleyard at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb….

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Gatlin movie showing open to public tonight

The Justin Gatlin Movie, “Rise Again – The Justin Gatlin Story,” will air again tonight at the Pensacola Little Theatre at 6 p.m. Tickets are…

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Kudos to Pensacola Real Men Wear Pink campaign

In its inaugural year, the Real Men Wear Pink campaign raised over $76,000 to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of…

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Upcoming events with Commissioner Bergosh

New Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has followed the lead of his fellow board members. He has to public meetings this month. He will hold…

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Free beach trolley service returns next month

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again launch their free, open-air trolley service along Pensacola Beach on March 3 and run it through…

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County mobilizes crews to Rolling Hills on Friday

Last Friday afternoon, Escambia County mobilized work crews from Waste Services, Public Safety and the Road Department to address the ongoing fire at the Rolling…

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EPA responses to Rolling Hills fire

From: “Tennessee, Denise” Date: Feb 17, 2017 11:13 AM Subject: FW: Rolling Hills fire letter To: “ghorning” Cc: “Erhunse, Adesuwa” Hello Dr. Horning, Thank you…

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Wedgewood community stunned at lack of county response

Dr. Gloria Horning, who has helped the Wedgewood community organize against the landfills in their neighborhood, has sent the county the following letter:   Gentlemen:…

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Fee-free entry in celebration of Presidents Day

Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced fee free entry to all sites Monday, February 20, 2017, in celebration of Presidents Day. National Parks throughout the…

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Protestors plan to show up for Gaetz evening town hall, too

Inweekly has reported that protestors plan to attend Congressman Matt Gaetz’s event at Grover T’s BBQ in Milton at noon on Thursday, Feb. 23. This…

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Studer on creating an ownership workplace [podcast]

On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his Sunday column in the News Journal. He outlined three actions an owner must to do to build a…

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WTF: Rolling Hills still on fire

It has been four days since we first reported that the Rolling Hills landfill was on fire. The residents are still battling the smoke from…

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Another City of Pensacola public records coordinator bites the dust

The turnover bug continues to plague City Hall. Matt Shaud is no longer Mayor Ashton Hayward’s Public Records Coordinator, a position he had held since…

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House fires back against Enterprise Florida [video]

The Florida House has created a YouTube video that argues its case to eliminate Enterprise Florida. It opens with Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute that…

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Constitution Revision Commission slowly gaining shape

NEGRON OUTLINES CRC PRIORITIES, NAMES MEMBERS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Two former state senators, the president of The Florida Bar and…

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McGuire’s Irish Pub: registration underway for 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k

America’s Largest Prediction Run expects record attendance in Pensacola this March. An estimated 15,000 runners from across the country and the pond are expected to…

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Nelson files bill to help with ‘water war’

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) filed legislation today that would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to send more freshwater south from Georgia into…

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Rise of Domestic Violence [podcast]

Sue Hand, the executive director of FavorHouse, discussed the rise of domestic violence in Escambia County on “Pensacola Speaks.” FavorHouse of Northwest Florida is a…

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