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League of Women Voters offers election primer

By Jeremy Morrison —With Florida’s upcoming election in November, various efforts are afoot to educate voters about what exactly will be on their ballots. One…

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AIA Florida Northwest honor Wagley and Wieczorek

The Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida Northwest) recognized 15 projects designed by Northwest Florida architects for their outstanding design…

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Blackwater State Park adds another 800 acres

Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State…

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High-wage jobs with highest annual growth

According to statistics from CareerSource Escarosa, jobs in healthcare, computers and finance are the fastest growing jobs that pay the highest hourly wages in Escambia…

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House committee passes medical cannabis bill

Today, the House Judiciary Committee reported the Medical Cannabis Research Act favorably, sending it to the House floor for a vote. This legislation, the first…

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Florida Supreme Court rejects appeal of Patrick Gonzalez Jr.

The Florida Supreme Court today unanimously turned down an appeal by a man convicted of killing an Escambia County couple during a 2009 home-invasion robbery…

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El-Sheikh, Myhre and Studer to speak at 2018 Future of Florida Forum

Pensacola and the University of West Florida will be well represented at the 2018 Future of Florida Forum. which is hosted by Florida Chamber Foundation…

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Join StudioAmped live audience

Here are the facts– WHO: WSRE public media; eight regional bands performing original music; and three singer-songwriters from the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. WHAT: Free…

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Olson ‘inactivated’ HR manual while facing HR complaints

Last week, we reported that former City Administrator Eric Olson “inactivated” the the Human Resources Manual. The city PIO has failed to respond to emails…

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Corley named winner of GCAF poster competition

Graphic Designer Michelle Corley is the winner of the 2018 Great Gulfcoast Art Festival poster competition winner. Her colorful, lively piece will be reproduced on…

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IMPACT 100 names 2018 finalists

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area this morning announced the 15 grant finalists selected for 2018. Eleven of these nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant…

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Hill leads District 6 race, half of the voters uncertain

According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 122 likely Pensacola City voters residing in district 6, Ann Hill holds a large lead over W.A. (Butch)…

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