National Science Foundation awards $294,000 grant to UWF Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of West Florida Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, in partnership with colleagues in the UWF Department of Chemistry and Office of Undergraduate…

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Pensacola Speaks: Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera, Tampa Bay Times reporter on Newpoint scandal

This week, the Pinellas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to send 90-day termination notices to four charter schools run by Newpoint Education Partners. Colleen…

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Podcast: Gaetz ready for ‘robust’ debate on Bayview Park Cross

On “Pensacola Speaks,” State Rep. Matt Gaetz discussed why he wants to debate Amanda Kondrat’yev over the Bayview Park Cross. Gaetz is a Republican candidate…

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Hayward: City of Pensacola following the process on John Sunday House

On his weekly segment on 1620, Mayor Ashton Hayward discussed the demolition permit issued for the John Sunday House. Hayward said that he and City…

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Florida TaxWatch report recommends how to reform criminal justice system

Florida TaxWatch has issued a new report that proposes solutions on how Florida deals with non-violent offenders to reduce costly and unnecessary strain on the…

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A new rule means extra hours mean more pay for more people

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding overtime regulations. The final rule, which becomes effective Dec. 1, according to feds:…

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Pensacola mayor upset with council and citizens

In an unprecedented open letter to the citizens of Pensacola posted on the city’s “Transparent Pensacola” page, Mayor Ashton Hayward called a special council meeting…

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Pensacola Speaks: Newpoint in Pinellas County, New overtime rules

On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” we will discuss two hot topics – charter schools and new rules for overtime pay. New federal regulations…

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Defense lawyers question death penalty jury instructions

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Defense lawyers are attacking a new law aimed at fixing Florida’s death penalty sentencing structure, which was…

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Matt Gaetz meets petition requirement for 1st Congressional District

Matt Gaetz (R–Fort Walton Beach) announced this afternoon that he has qualified by petition in the race for Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “I want to…

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Don Gaetz being discussed for UWF president

Ever since Dr. Judy Bense announced her decision to retire at the end of this year, people have speculated whether State Sen. Don Gaetz would…

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Pensacola mayor defends independence of investigation of fire chiefs

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward addressed with the News Journal concerns that the Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle’s investigation of Fire Chief Matt Schmitt…

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