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Help name new Interactive Early Learning Playground

The University of West Florida is accepting submissions to name the UWF Historic Trust’s new Interactive Early Learning Playground. The playground, donated by Quint and…

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Gulf Power lowers bills

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to quick reductions in monthly electric bills, state regulators Monday approved a plan that…

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Panhandle commissioner blames Parkland, Fla. for creating ‘little monsters’

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill broadened his attacks on the students who participated in the March for Our Lives rallies to include the city of…

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Underhill calls March for Our Lives teens ‘pathetic’

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill took to Facebook on Saturday morning to announce his disapproval of the March for Our Lives teens. He wrote, “Good…

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From the Ground Up Community Garden concert

On Friday, March 30, From the Ground Up Community Garden — located at 501 N. Hayne Street in Pensacola, Florida — will host Nikki Talley…

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Community Foundation gives $8989 grant to 90Works

Founded in 1985 and rebranded in 2014, 90Works is a nonprofit organization, formerly Families Count, with a new mission for serving families in need. Their…

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Santa Rosa ‘March for Our Lives’ in Gulf Breeze on Saturday

On Saturday, March 24, local activists from Santa Rosa County will gather for a “sibling march” as part of the March for Our Lives Movement….

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Posted in Education State & National News

Constitution Revision Commission moves forward 25 proposals

The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) held a floor session of the full Commission this week from Monday, March 19–Wednesday, March 21. Upon adjournment, Commissioners voted…

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Two new UWF trustees appointed

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new trustees, Jill Singer and Alonzie Scott III, following their appointments by Florida Gov….

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Buchanan announces candidacy for mayor

Press Release: Veteran and small business owner Drew Buchanan announced Wednesday that he would run for Mayor of Pensacola. “I’m running for mayor because we…

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Hayward announces he will not seek third term

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward today announced that he would not seek a third term as mayor in 2018 and released the following statement: “Serving as…

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Governor beefs up security at Parkland school

By Dara Kam The New Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has ordered eight Florida Highway Patrol troopers to beef up security at…

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