PS podcasts: Lumon May on new county jail and SYSA

On Pensacola Speaks on News Talk 1370 WCOA, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May talked Friday afternoon about the new county jail and his work in…

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Miami and its homeless

Miami Considers Law Aimed at Expelling Homeless By Phil Latzman, Florida News Connection In the shadows of – and in contrast to – the city’s…

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Florida Legislature packed with gun bills

If there’s one group that often gets its way at the Capitol, it’s the National Rifle Association — whether that’s because of ideology or the…

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Convention Center deja vu

The success of Pensacon has reignited a discussion for a convention center. It’s a worthy topic. The fourth-cent of the bed tax was originally presented…

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Gov. Scott in Pensacola Monday

Gov. Scott to Present School Recognition Funding to Escambia County Schools PENSACOLA, Fla. – Tomorrow, March 16, Governor Rick Scott will present school recognition funding…

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The Choral Society of Pensacola Presents ‘Viva Mozart!’

The Choral Society of Pensacola concludes its 2014-15 Season with a concert titled “Viva Mozart!” This evening of music celebrating the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus…

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Inweekly 2009: The Domestic Violence Epidemic

Sue Hand, director of the Northwest Florida Favor House, shared with me in early 2009 that one in four women in Escambia and Santa Rosa…

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University of West Florida Upcoming Events, March 15-21, 2015

Here are the upcoming events at the University of West Florida: Title: Women’s Studies Conference Date: March 16 Time: All Day Details: Women’s Studies Collective…

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PS podcast: The week in Florida politics

Last week, I interviewed State Sen. Greg Evers, Florida Water Advocates and Ryan Wiggins on the issues being debated by our Florida Legislature.

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Viewpoint: Questioning the Second Amendment

by Kenneth Roberts I have a few questions for those who, including some members of the Supreme Court, honestly believe that the Second Amendment was…

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For Scott, conversations with Cabinet were ‘good’, those with Black Caucus not so much

Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members approved on Tuesday new steps to review the work of agencies they jointly oversee, while also agreeing to extend…

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Mobile Aerofest honors veterans next weekend

Mobile Aerofest has announced a number of activities that will bring the veteran and civilian communities together as part of Aerofest EXPO, that will be…

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State budget is taking shape. Spending plans coming before Ingram

House leaders Friday released an outline of how they would divvy up about $28.5 billion in general revenue next year as budget proposals start coming…

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PS Podcast: Charles Bare and wobbly city hall

On Pensacola Speaks on Friday afternoon, Councilman Charles Bare discussed the Pensacola City Council’s decisions on staffing, panhandling, homelessness and the wobbly (my term, not…

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Inweekly March 2005: Remembering when Pensacola had a huge film festival

Over the years, Pensacola has attempted several festivals–Springfest, First Night, Beulah Fest, Grace Fest, Hawkshaw, Deluna Fest, just to name a few. One of my…

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Hayward wins vs. Occupy

This press release was issued by city @ 8 p.m.: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2015 Contact: Tamara Fountain, Chief Operations Officer Judge rules in…

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PS: City Council approved new city attorney

On Pensacola Speaks, Councilman Charles Bare said that Lysia Bowling was approved last night as the new city attorney. The item was an agenda add-on.

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PS today: Charlotte’s Web, City Council and New Jail

The slate of interviews on today’s Pensacola Speaks includes Tallahassee insider Ryan Wiggins on Charlotte’s Web, Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare on the surprises at…

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PS podcast: Hovind trial, Gifted students and Manning arrest

This podcast contains the remainder of the Thursday, March 12 interviews on Pensacola Speaks. Attorney Chris Klotz offers insights into the Hovind trial. Debbie Dunkearly…

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Manna and Winn Dixie team up

MANNA Food Pantries is teaming up with Winn-Dixie for a four week in-store Community Donation Program to raise funds and awareness for the hungry in…

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