Agencies help Scott push his 2014-15 budget

Various state agencies are praising their boss Gov. Rick Scott for his proposed 2014-15 budget: Office of Emergency Management: GOVERNOR SCOTT’S “IT’S YOUR MONEY TAX…

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Train Derailment Update

Escambia County Fire Rescue and Hazmat Crews have wrapped up the response to a CSX Train Derailment that took place Tuesday evening in the community…

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Three Mile Bridge closed

GULF BREEZE: THE PENSACOLA BAY BRIDGE BOTH NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND HAS NOW BEEN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO ICE ON ROADWAY. www.nixle.us/8C6FK – Posted…

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YMCA Intends Move to Intendencia

Board members of the Northwest Florida YMCA last night voted unanimously to accept a contribution of land from the Studer Community Development Group’s new property…

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Florida Chamber leads discussion on how Jacksonville can be global leader

Experts on transportation, planning and business development will discuss the importance of keeping Florida – and particularly the Jacksonville region – positioned as a global…

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IN Your Head Radio Jan. 28 topics: Rick Scott Budget, Medical Pot-bill vs. amendment, Voting Rights

Yes, IN Your Head Radio will be on the air today. Our guests are: 11 am Peter Schorsch, creator of StPetersblog.com Topic: 2014-15 Florida Budget…

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More on Florida Supreme Court decision on constitutional amendment on medical marijuana

By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A narrowly divided Florida Supreme Court paved the way for state voters to decide whether doctors should…

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List of non-profits that are closed

United Way of Escambia County shares that the following agency partners will be closed or decreasing operations as noted due to inclement winter weather. Due…

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Scott touts increase in education budget

By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida Continuing to roll out an election-year budget full of politically popular spending ideas, Gov. Rick Scott on…

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2014 Legislative Luncheon postponed, too

Media Partners, Community and Organizational Leaders: Due to the predicted winter storm, the 2014 Legislative Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to…

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UWF Rite of Passage Series to feature Dr. Laura Dees

Dr. Laura Dees, professor of education at the University of West Florida, will present the upcoming Rite of Passage lecture, “A Professor’s Legacy,” on Friday,…

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Gaetz: Land amendment shifts to much control to state

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida voters will get to decide in November if funding for land conservation should be cemented into…

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