HIgh school baseball tournament to be played in Wahoo Stadium

Press Release: The Championship Game of the 20th Annual Aggie Classic Baseball Tournament will be played at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. The tournament, hosted…

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Fresh Market set to open Dec. 12

Press Release: The Fresh Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFM) will expand its presence next month with a new store in Pensacola, marking the company’s 31st store…

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John Powell enters pre-trial diversion program

Press Release: The Office of the State Attorney announced today that John Powell has entered a Pretrial Diversion Program in his pending case. Powell was…

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Former Gulf Breeze teacher named UWF provost

…she was also the president of the University of Southern Mississippi… Press Release: University of West Florida President Bense announces the appointment of Dr. Martha…

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Giraud appointed to judgeship in Santa Rosa County Court

Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Jose “Tony” A. Giraud, of Pensacola, to the Santa Rosa County Court. Giraud, 46, has…

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Health fair in Belmont

By Shelby Smithey… The first annual Truth for Youth Health Fair will be held this Saturday at the Belmont Building to extend help to those…

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Commission: 3% All Around

The Escambia County Commission began the discussion last night by talking about three percent cost-of-living increases for county employees, but in the face of a…

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Martime Park dedication Saturday with Charlie Daniels, Fireworks and more

The dedication of the Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park is this Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by the…

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Craft Beer Festival This Weekend

Press Release: Despite international spellings and a wide variety of tastes and styles, beer-lovers from across Northwest Florida are in for a treat on November…

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Free Ashton sticker for sale online, Messer weighs in

The Independent News has the perfect stickers for citizens to voice their take on Pensacola City Council’s attempt to put Mayor Ashton Hayward on trial…

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SRIA Walks the Dog a Little Further

The dogs-on-beach conversation will spend a little more time making the rounds at the Santa Rosa Island Authority. The beach advisory board decided last night…

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Escambia County kids choose Obama

More than 6,500 students across the county, representing 15 schools, who cast votes online in this year’s election through a partnership with Kids Voting called…

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