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Daily Outtakes: How the Trust got here?

People wonder how the Escambia Children’s Trust has budgeted nearly half its tax revenue on underperforming Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. They also want to see…

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Real News: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses Mayor D.C. Reeves’ comprehensive pay reform and other issues coming before the city council next week. The University of West Florida…

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IP awards $66K to 30 local charities

International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has awarded $66,450 in International Paper Foundation grants to 30 local organizations, demonstrating the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health and…

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Daily News: Andrade targets panhandling

State Rep. Alex Andrade yesterday filed a bill (HB 759) forbidding panhandling under certain circumstances, specifically banning individuals from approaching motor vehicles. Under The Solicitation…

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Latest on NAS Pensacola bomb threat

Press Release: Navy Security Forces (NSF) in conjunction with Pensacola –area law enforcement agencies responded to a bomb threat at approximately 9:35 a.m. Dec. 6…

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Posted in Education

UWF hits another milestone

Press Release: The University of West Florida will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec….

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Gov. DeSantis releases $114.4 billion budget plan

Press Release from Governor’s Office: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on…

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Catalyst HRE, Watson Law Firm named to Seminole 100

Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate and The Watson Law Firm made the latest Seminole 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni….

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Daily Outtakes: Convene Grand Jury on Trust

The Escambia Children’s Trust workshop revealed publicly for the first time the many issues and possible contract violations and maybe even fraud committed during the…

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City recycling drop-off closed tomorrow

The City of Pensacola’s new monitored recycling drop-off site located at 2759 N. Palafox St. will be closed Saturday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather….

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UWF Women in Leadership Conference info

The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, housed in the College of Business, will host the 10th annual Women…

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UDC dance

The Urban Development Center fought to keep its Escambia Children’s Trust grant – $1.2 million over three years – at the ECT program committee’s workshop…

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