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Meet Park developers

We’ve started a new Inside Business section to the Independent News. This month we have an in-depth look at the finalists to be the master…

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Simple Strong Mayor Plan

Let’s follow the San Diego model: Vote for a five-trial period for the strong mayor beginning January 1, 2009. We will elect the first strong…

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Legal Buzz – inside the judicial center

One criminal defense expert tells the IN that judges like Shackleford and Judge Linda Nobles are known not to set bonds for VOP (Violations of…

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History on Esc. Co. Public Health

A Brief History of Public Health in Escambia County, Florida By: John J. Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP Director, Escambia County Health Department Verified by:…

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Panama City makes tax cut

On Tuesday Panama City voted to drop its property tax rates from 4.1722 mills to 3.761 for fiscal year 2007-08, which begins Oct. 1. Panama…

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Strong Mayor idea delayed til Aug. 20

John Peacock and his group have been put off by the Pensacola City Council until the August 20th Committee of the Whole meeting before they…

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Fighting Feds over Beach Mouse rules

Finally someone is challenging the feds rules on beach mice. Unfortunately, it’s in the Keys not here. Feds Must Retract Mouse Habitat Rule That Bars…

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THS: Where are the Pelicans now?

In 2004, the News Journal introduced the Pelicans in Paradise – artfully done Pelican statues that raised money for their Newspapers in Education program. Over…

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Edwards top fundraiser in Panhandle

The Federal Trade Commission has calculated the contributions to the presidential candidates for the 325xx zip codes up through 6/30/07. John Edwards is the top…

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Dow Jones board approves sale

Last night, the Dow Jones Board board approved FOX owner Rupert Murdoch’s $5 billion bid for the company that owns the Wall Street Journal. There…

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Civic Center bonds tied to bridge purchase?

In response to my Outtakes (NEWEST CURMUDGEON ) on the Pensacola Civic Center bonds, Bill Davison sent in this email. Mr. Davison has been known…

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Publix offer walk-in medical clinics

South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that Publix in Wellington, FL now has a walk-in medical clinic inside its store. It’s the latest trend. More than…

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