Gay lawmaker shares details of talk with Scott after Pulse shootings

By ANDY METZGER STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE In the days after 49 people were killed at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Gov. Rick Scott privately…

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The 2016 school grades were not bad for all districts

The impression one might get from looking at other media reports is that the state’s grading system was unfair and that Escambia County struggled like…

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Hayward goes from concrete goals to vague, feel-good statements

One of the biggest selling points of the strong-mayor charter was the candidates for mayor would have platforms that laid out the goals for their…

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Pensacola Speaks: Andy Marlette, Heroes Among Us

On News Talk 1370 WCOA today, I will open the show with PNJ editorial cartoonist Andy Marlette and discuss his takeaways from the RNC and…

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Escambia County has second Zika virus case [podcast]

The Florida Department of Health announced today that Escambia County has its second confirmed Zika virus case. Yesterday, I interviewed Dr. Antonio Crespo of Orlando…

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Jockeying for position in 2018 begins in Philly

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The immediate focus of Florida delegates to the Democratic National Convention might be winning the presidential election…

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Pokemon Go players flock to downtown Mobile for special event

WKRG reports that a thousand people last night visited Dauphin Street for “Light it up with Lures,” a special event organized for players of Pokémon…

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Pensacola heroin dealer indicted for murder

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that an Escambia County Grand Jury indicted Marcus Dewayne Jackson for First Degree Murder in the death of Jim…

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County voters more diverse, City of Pensacola more white since 2006

Escambia County has picked up 14,990 registered voters since June 30, 2006. The majority of those voters, 6,868, are African-American. Minority voters – listed as…

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Downtown restaurant welcomes Pokemon Go players

Four Seasons Catering & Eatery is the first business in downtown Pensacola to offer free drinks to Pokemon Go players. Charles Mielke and Kelly Greene,…

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Details of Fricker Center armed robbery released, semi-automatic rifle used

Former Mississippi high school football star has been arrested for armed robbery outside of City of Pensacola community center. Last year, Jaquelle Green of D’Iberville…

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UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center establishes two new scholarships, recognizes 10 students

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center awarded scholarships to ten students at its fifth annual scholarship luncheon, held Thursday, July 21,…

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