International Paper Town Hall tonight 6 p.m.

The public will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about the Jan. 22 explosion at International Paper’s mill in Cantonment. An overview of the…

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City of Pensacola ups digital game

The City of Pensacola issued two press releases on improvements to its communication and financial accountability systems. The City has a new 311-app that now…

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Escambia County has new Corrections director

The Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown has hired Tamyra Jarvis as the new Director of Corrections, with responsibilities to include oversight of the Escambia County…

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UWF announces major gift to enhance, name College of Health

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders announced today a gift in excess of $5 million from Dr. Usha and Mahadeb Kundu to name the…

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Corcoran outlines path for Triumph Gulf Coast bill

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran outlined the path for funding projects with the $300 million settlement from BP oil spill earmarked for Northwest Florida. “I…

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Local environmental group opposes Gulf Power rate hike

Press release: 350 Pensacola strongly opposes the dramatic rate increase proposed by Gulf Power Co. due to its negative impact on low income residents and…

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McFaul leaves Gaetz for Ballard Partners

The Florida-based lobbying firm Ballard Partners have opened an office in Washington, D.C. Dan McFaul, who most recently served as Congressman Matt Gaetz’s chief of…

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Trump supporters, including Gov. Scott, happy with their president

Yesterday, we asked “Pensacola Speaks” listeners how they felt President Donald Trump has done since taking office 12 days ago. The callers, who all said…

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UWF Historic Trust breaks ground on Museum Plaza

The University of West Florida Historic Trust hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for Museum Plaza, a historic preservation and education project that will help tell…

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Buzz: Gaetz wants to abolish EPA

Huffington Post has reported that Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) has drafted a bill to “completely abolish” the Environmental Protection Agency. The email on…

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Fill up on books at the $5 Blowout Bag Sale on Feb. 4

Friends of West Florida Public Library want to remind the public that its time of the winter book sale at West Florida Public Library’s downtown…

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Hot Glass, Cold Brew Mardi Gras edition, Feb. 10

The First City Art Center’s HOT GLASS, COLD BREW, Mardi Gras Edition event takes place on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at 1060 N….

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