Ken Burns’ ‘Jackie Robinson’ on PBS April 11-12

“Jackie Robinson” is a new two-part, four-hour documentary, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, that will air Monday and Tuesday, April 11–12,…

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Santa Rosa Education Foundation announces Rookie of the Year nominees

The Santa Rosa Education Foundation invited every school in the Santa Rosa School District to nominate one teacher for the Santa Rosa Rookie of the…

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Congressman Miller speaks out on VA wait-time manipulation

Today, Chairman Miller released the following statement regarding newly released Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General reports documenting patient wait-time manipulation at 40 VA facilities…

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Food Stamp changes could impact Escambia and Pensacola

About 17,000 Escambia County residents who receive food stamps now face a work requirement that went into effect Jan. 1 — and the possibility of…

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Wahoos season preview

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos opened their fifth season with a road win. Here is a preview of the upcoming season. The 2016 season begins with…

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Buzz: Ingram to run for Florida House, forgoes possible Senate race

State Rep. Clay Ingram called to say he has decided to run for a fourth term. Keys to decision: More family time; more time focusing…

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New candidate files for Congress, District 1

James Zumwalt, former member of the elite Navy bomb squad and former Military Advisor for Congressman Jeff Miller, filed paperwork to succeed Congressman Miller in…

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LWV Public Forum: ‘State of the Counties’ – April 16

County Administrators from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties will discuss progress and problems in their counties in the “State of the Counties ” April 16th…

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Living History Event: Civil War at Ship Island, April 9

Gulf Islands National Seashore in partnership with Ship Island Excursions and the Gulf Coast Living History Association will host a living history event this Saturday,…

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RESTORE project rankings ready for BCC

The Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee voted last month to approve the ranking of all 124 RESTORE applications in Escambia County, taking a significant…

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Move To Amend screens ‘Legalize Democracy,’ April 20

Northwest Florida Move to Amend will host a viewing of “Legalize Democracy”, a film about the history behind the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United…

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Now legal to shack up in Florida. Thank you, Rick Scott

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA For the first time since shortly after the Civil War, it is no longer a crime for…

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