Quint Studer wants Springfest to focus on locals, not tourists (podcast)

On Pensacola Speaks yesterday, Quint Studer talked about his hopes for the revival of Springfest. He said the steering committee needs to make a decision…

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Mayor Hayward says FDOT has agreed to adjust 5-yr plan to fund VT-MAE project

Around 6 p.m. yesterday, Mayor Ashton Hayward sent out an “Upwords” newsletter on the VT-MAE project at the Pensacola International Airport. At the end of…

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Long-Wiggins loses Conditional Medical Release request

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Florida Commission on Offender Review denied Pamela Long-Wiggins’ request for a Conditional Medical Release. A request was…

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Gaetz on budget impasse: ‘We are the O.K. Corral’

State Sen. Don Gaetz is clearly frustrated with how both the Florida House and Governor Rick Scott are refusing to deal with the $2-billion hole…

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Chocolate Fest this Saturday

The 12th annual Chocolate Fest is coming to Cordova Mall this Saturday from 12-3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Gulf Coast…

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State Testing woes continue

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Less than a week after Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation to roll back the number of tests…

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Buzz: Lopez-Cantera may get party nod for Senate

Florida Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera is the name being batted around Tallahassee as possible candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Apparently he is getting…

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Mike Papantonio inducted into Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame

Mike Papantonio, #1 on the 2014 Power List, was recently inducted into The Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, which is hosted by Temple University. Here…

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Daily Brew Tuesday: PYP beginnings revisited

This week, I’m co-hosting with Carly “Slim” Borden “The Daily Brew” on BLAB TV. As the picture shows I have a face for radio, not…

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PS today: Govt that works and FBI lab scandal

Today on Pensacola Speaks, I will interview author John Bernard on his book “Government That Works.” Bernard has successfully gotten governments to apply a lean…

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Federal courthouse to get Congressional attention

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will be in Pensacola tomorrow to inspect the Federal Courthouse. As the daily…

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Gaetz: Suing feds does not solve budget issue

Last week, Gov. Rick Scott announced that he will sue the federal government over the Low Income Pool program that is set to expire in…

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Who would run for Congress if Miller moves to Senate

This is fun. If Miller moves over to Senate, who are the people most likely to consider running for Congress – on the GOP side?…

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Miller is now considering Senate race

Sources close to Congressman Jeff Miller say that the congressman is now considering running for U.S. Senate in 2016. “Rick, the race is so wide…

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TaxWatch argues for improving infrastructure to help tourism

Florida TaxWatch has a new report out that additional infrastructure investments across the state are needed – primarily in the Miami, Orlando and Tampa areas…

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PS Podcast: Gaetz explains his passion for his adoption bill

On Pensacola Speaks last week, State Sen. Don Gaetz talked about why he has fought so vigorously for bringing back the incentive program that encourages…

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Valentino for Senate?

Many accept that the GOP nomination for Marco Rubio’s Senate seat is wide open. One name that was mentioned over the weekend is former Escambia…

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Groundbreaking for Rotary Centennial Playground at Community Maritime Park April 21

The official groundbreaking of the Rotary Centennial Playground at the Community Maritime Park will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. The world-class, inclusive playground is…

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Inweekly 2008 Flashback: Beginning of city pension discussion

In April 2008, Inweekly investigated the looming pension problem for the City of Pensacola. The general employee and police pensions were eating up nearly all…

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BBBS launches 100 Men in 100 Days initiative

Over the next 100 days – April 17 through July 26 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is hoping to recruit 100 male…

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