ARB tabled 72 items from 2012 through 2015

A review of the minutes of the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board revealed the board tabled 72 agenda items from January 2012 through December…

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Pensacola Civic Band offers free Memorial Day concert

The Pensacola Civic Band presents a free Memorial Day Concert at 5 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Hunter Amphitheater at the Vince J. Whibbs…

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‘Leave No Trace Behind’ Special Event Permit issued for Memorial Day Weekend

According to an Escambia County press release sent on Saturday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority will issue a special event permit to Johnny Chisholm for…

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Candidates qualify for Escambia County races by petitions

Escambia Supervisor of Elections David Stafford posted on Friday the list of candidates that have qualified for their respective races by meeting the petition requirements:…

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Tampa Bay Times reporter discusses Newpoint Education Partners

Colleen Wright has been investigating Newpoint Education Partners’ charter schools for months. The Pinellas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday send 90-day termination notices to…

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Florida unemployment at 8-year low, Pensacola MSA adds 1.300 jobs

Florida’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.8 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March and the lowest mark for the state in more than…

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Century, Fla. awarded EPA revitalization grant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of five communities in Florida to receive Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grants…

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Podcast: Lopez-Cantera to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Bay County

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera will hold a Veterans Roundtable in Bay County as part of the “Florida First Tour: Making Florida First in Jobs, Education…

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Backroom Briefing: Scott coaches ’em up at Higher Ed Summit

(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Next Thursday afternoon, near the end of his…

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City of Pensacola must deal with ARB challenge to Bowling opinion

When the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board met yesterday, the members felt it was important to make clear their position on how it treats…

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Leadership Pensacola Class of 2016 graduates

Th Pensacola Chamber Foundation recently hosted a graduation ceremony for Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2016 at Seville Quarter. LeaP, a 10-month-long program established by…

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Deas complaint against Pensacola deputy fire chief may not have qualified as a city grievance

The complaint lodged by Chief Human Resources Officer Ed Sisson that has gotten the most attention from the media concerns how Fire Chief Matt Schmitt…

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