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Theatre, art and music students from the University of West Florida will present artistic works as a culmination of the 2016 Irish Experience program, “From…

The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized The Wendy’s® Company (NASDAQ: WEN) and one of its franchisees, Wendco Group, for their partnership in the Better…

Senator Tim Kaine’s planned visit to Florida on Thursday and Friday is cancelled due to the developing weather situation across the state.

No Political Resurrection The voters were not interested in the political resurrections of Ron McNesby or Buck Lee. Lee, the former manager of the Santa…

Attorney Jeffrey E. Lewis has been appointed to the 1st Judicial Circuit bench. Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced the move Friday. The circuit covers Escambia,…

Sen. Marco Rubio handily defeated Carlos Beruff for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. Last night, Carlos Beruff sent out this op-ed as his…

Escambia County Commission candidate Jesse Casey spent $49.25* for each of the 2,442 votes cast for him. Most of it was his own money. Charles…

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, the Republican incumbent, will face Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy in November in a…

State Rep. Matt Gaetz soundly defeated his opponents in the GOP Congressional primary. Last night he released a statement on his victory. “I want to…

Few surprises and no upsets occurred in yesterday’s primaries in Escambia County. Two-term incumbent Sheriff David Morgan easily handled his opponents, beating the field with…

The cities of Sarasota and Pensacola have similar population sizes. Sarasota has a council-city manager form of government. Pensacola has a mayor-council government, in which…

From Escambia County Supervisor of Elections: The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office was notified by the Florida Division of Elections today after the polls…