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Pensacola Speaks: Pensacola State College and Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) Pensacola

On Pensacola Speaks, we will open with an interview with Dr. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College. He will be fresh out of a…

U.S. Coast Guard dedicates ‘Rescue Me’ painting at Hurricane Katrina Memorial Ceremony

Press release: To coincide with tenth anniversary ceremonies marking Hurricane Katrina’s devastating assault on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, the United States Coast Guard…

Viewpoint: Market Mayhem, Donâ€™t blame China

â€œItâ€™s the economy, stupid.” By Gerald Celente Publisher, Trends Journal Read the headlines. Listen to business-news broadcasts. Across the western world, financial fingers are pointing…

Judge wants court direction in redistricting case

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A Leon County judge will ask the Florida Supreme Court how to move forward with a redistricting…

Upward Intuition hosts regional skateboard competition, Blake Doyle Classic

Upward Intuition moves forward with its commitment to help Pensacola build its first ever community skateboarding plaza with the Blake Doyle Classic, a skateboarding competition…

BP settlement could be good news for Corrine Jones project

In July, County Administrator Eric Olson told the Pensacola City Council that the proposed Government Street Regional Stormwater Pond at Corrine Jones Park was placed…

Va. reporter, camera man killed during live broadcast this morning

WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, Va. is reporting that a gunman killed its reporter Alison Parker, 24, and videographer Adam Ward, 27, during a live broadcast this…

R&B Legend comes alive in ‘The Eve of Jackie Wilson’

Press release: One of Americaâ€™s signature rhythm and blues voices will come to life once more, this time at Pensacola Little Theatre in downtown Pensacola….

Pensacola Little Theatre shows Broadway production ‘God of Carnage’

Press Release: The Pensacola Little Theatre invites you to get out your boxing gloves, or rather take the gloves off, and get into the ring….

Baptist Health Care responds to governor’s audit request

From Andy Terry, Vice President of Revenue Management, Baptist Health Care: Baptist Health Care took this request from AHCA for certification of our Medicaid Managed…

Served in Japan? Submit your photos for Sept. 4 event honoring U.S. military

Press Release: Have you or your family been stationed in Japan? If so, thereâ€™s an event for you next Friday. The Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP)…

State capital briefs: Tuesday, Aug. 25

SCOTT APPROVAL RATING IMPROVES Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating among Florida voters has climbed to 45 percent, a substantial improvement from earlier this summer, according…

Pensacola Speaks: Visit Pensacola and Emerald Coastkeeper

Today, we have two great interviews lined up. Steve Hayes of Visit Pensacola will be on the show during the first half-hour to talk about…

U.S. Senate race cloudy

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida could be a key state next year in the battle for control of the U.S. Senate….

Scott continues to pressure hospitals, wants to audit 129

Gov. Rick Scottâ€™s administration is continuing to ratchet up pressure on the hospital industry, with Scott saying Monday that 129 hospitals face audits related to…

Pensacola Speaks: Dr. Martha Saunders on UWF College of Health

In the second half hour of “Pensacola Speaks” today, we will the University of West Florida’s Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr. Martha Saunders. We…

Iran deal unpopular in Florida

From The News Service of Florida: A majority of Florida voters don’t like the way President Barack Obama is handling his job — and even…

The Big Float this weekend

THE BIG FLOAT! – Sponsored by Adventures Unlimited and SweetWater Brewery Emerald Coastkeeper is having a fundraiser this weekend, The Big Float. It’s 8 a.m….