New Commanding Officer’s Compound unveiled

The University of West Florida Historic Trust hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the Fort of Pensacola’s Commanding Officer’s Compound, a new outdoor…

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Emerald Coastkeeper cites problems around Carpenter’s Creek

Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy has sent a letter to Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, Pensacola City Council, Escambia County Development Services and City Inspector Bill Weeks…

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Paws on Palafox, Oct. 29

Press release: What better way to spend an autumn morning than on a walk with a thousand other dog lovers and their furry friends? Bring…

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Report signals tight budget times ahead

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will face a tight budget during next year’s legislative session and will likely need to take…

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Good leaders take ownership

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has seen his job approval rating drop to the mid-30’s after seeing it soar to nearly 70 percent during his first…

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McMullin added to SC ballot [podcast]

Evan McMullin will appear on the Presidental Ballot in South Carolina as the nominee of the Independence Party of South Carolina. The Secretary of State…

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Puppies on patrol at Pensacola airport

Pensacola International Airport has announced the kick-off of its new customer service program, the Pensacola Pup Patrol, featuring “man’s best friend” and their trained handler…

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Final four named in UWF presidential playoff: Ashley, Gaetz, Saunders, Sherman

The UWF Presidential Search Committee met yesterday, Sept. 6 to discuss the eight remaining candidates for the President of the University of West Florida. During…

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UWF receives $1 million gift from Pen Air to name football field

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Pen Air Federal Credit Union to support UWF football. The gift will name…

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ITT Tech closed, Pensacola State and George Stone ready to help

ITT Technical Institute is officially shutting down amid a federal investigation. On their web. ITT simply says, “we’re currently not accepting new students.” However, students…

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Bobby Bowden set for Chamber’s annual meeting, Sept. 14

In one week, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will welcome former Florida State University (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as keynote speaker…

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City administrator contracts had plenty of perks

Since he took office in January 2011, Mayor Ashton Hayward has had four city administrators. Bill Reynolds started work in August 2011. Colleen Castille replaced…

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