Podcast: Matt Gaetz on Congress, IP and medical cannabis

On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz discussed the most recent legislation passed by Congress, President Trump’s executive orders, IP explosion and the future of…

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Oh No: Rick Scott has learned to tweet like Trump

The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Rick Scott has taken to Twitter to ward off Florida ports from doing business with Cuba: SCOTT…

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The Global Corner brings the world to local elementary schools

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, The Global Corner reached a significant milestone. While visiting Ensley Elementary School with their Passport to China, this non-profit organization taught…

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American Lung Association wants age for tobacco sales raised to 21

The American Lung Association’s latest “State of Tobacco Control” report has found that in 2016 Florida failed to do enough to implement proven-effective policies that…

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Commissioner wants town hall meeting on future use of the Blount school property

On Jan. 12, the Pensacola City Council unanimously declared surplus the former Blount Middle School site located at 113 North “C” Street and authorized Mayor…

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IP and Health officials reassure community after Cantonment plant explosion

At the first press conference of the Unified Command, International Paper Plant Manager Brett DeJong said the company is committed to keeping the facility that…

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‘Mister Pervert’ arrested for cyberstalking (update)

At a press conference this afternoon, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan announced the arrest of Sean Michael Vest, age 31, on 15 counts of aggravated…

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ECUA set to begin Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project, Phase 1

ECUA is preparing to initiate Phase 1 of the Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project to provide sewer service to the East Brownsville area – see Brownsville…

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Pensacon managing member convicted for spice operation

A federal jury in Norfolk, Va. convicted Pensacola movie producers Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki on charges relating to a $21 million conspiracy involving the…

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DEP and FDOT chiefs leaving Scott Administration

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet will begin exploring Tuesday how to replace Department of Environmental…

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Secrecy surrounds IP explosion and future of Cantonment plant

In its official press release, International Paper said Monday that its Cantonment mill experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as…

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Lawmaker wants exemption for college search records, meetings

Rep. Bob Rommel (R-Naples) has proposed Sunshine Law exemptions for information about applicants for top jobs at state universities and colleges. The proposal (HB 351)…

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