Trump sound system was not provided by Pensacola Bay Center

While some yesterday were blaming the bad microphones at the Trump rally on the Pensacola Bay Center, I reported on “Pensacola Speaks” (News Talk 1370…

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Trump promises we will win so much that we will beg him for a loss

Donald Trump’s speeches are sort of stream of consciousness rants. He covers lots of points and has plenty of quotable one-liners. However, the Republican frontrunner…

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Backroom briefing: Seal for approval

(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA It looks like the official seal of the…

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Breaking news: County administrator in motorcycle accident

Escambia County Jack Brown was in a motorcycle accident this morning. He was taken to a local hospital. Look like he will walk away with…

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Sindel to jump into District 1 commission race

Karen Sindel plans to file soon to run as a Republican for Escambia County Commission District 1. Commissioner Wilson Robertson has announced he will not…

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Who endorsed Trump yesterday

Before its Pensacola rally, the Trump campaign sent out a press release on its local endorsements. Trump Campaign Stronger Than Ever in Sunshine State Rolling…

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Move to Amend co-founder: elections have become auctions

Move to Amend, the national campaign to abolish Corporate Personhood, is hosting today at 6 p.m. a community forum on “Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate…

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Medical pot to be grown by next month, despite legal challenges

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Five dispensing organizations selected by state officials promised lawmakers Wednesday they would meet a deadline next month…

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Washington Post impressed with turnout for Trump rally

The Washington Post covered GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump’s visit to Pensacola on Wednesday. Post reporter Jenna Johnson tweeted: “Thousands packed into the Pensacola Bay…

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Manilow Music Project: Tickets for used musical instruments

Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow hopes others will once again follow his philanthropic lead as he brings his Manilow Music Project to the Escambia County School District…

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Trial attorney buys Powerball tickets for BP execs

Yesterday, Texas trial attorney Brent Coon purchased and mailed each of the individuals of the British Petroleum (BP) senior management team a U.S. lottery ticket…

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Gaetz resurrects anti-corruption bill

State Sen. Don Gaetz did it. He got his anti-corruption bill out of committee. On Monday, the Senate Ethics and Governmental Oversight Committee had voted…

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Trump spokesperson predicts clean sweep of Iowa, NH and SC

In preparation for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s visit to Pensacola, I interviewed his national spokesperson, Katrina Pierson, on “Pensacola Speaks.” As expected, she was…

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Redirecting RESTORE – updated

As Escambia County nears the end of its RESTORE journey, local officials have decided to “tweak” the process that will help determine how best to…

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Escambia County violent crimes are not up

At last night’s Republican debate for sheriff, the topic of crime naturally came up. Challenger John Johnson focused on crime rates, insisting Pensacola had higher…

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National Trump campaign spokesperson on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ today

Katrina Pierson, the national spokesperson for the Donald Trump campaign, will be on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” this afternoon in the second half-hour…

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Debate: Morgan Goes on Attack in Defense of Record as Sheriff

By Duwayne Escobedo Two-term incumbent Sheriff David Morgan wasted little time in going on the attack in a debate Monday at the downtown public library…

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Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Florida Death Penalty

In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday found that Florida’s death-penalty sentencing system is unconstitutional. The case focused on the role of…

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Two Escambia County judge positions open

From the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission: Governor Scott has declared two vacancies on the Escambia County Court brought about by the appointment of Judge…

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State proceeds with medical pot despite legal challenges

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida health officials are holding to a deadline next month for the state’s first medical marijuana businesses…

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