Posted in Politics

Backroom briefing: Grocery stores fight for liquor sales

(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM TURNER AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Need a little proof that…

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Posted in Environment

DEP lays out legal steps with Rolling Hills closure (podcast)

FDEP External Affairs Manager Brandy M. Smith sent this email to Dr. Gloria Horning and the Wedgewood Homeowners Association outlining what is happening with the…

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Posted in Education

PSC Bachelor’s in Nursing Program ranks third nationally for online learning

Press release: Affordable Colleges Online recently ranked Pensacola State College’s Bachelor of Science in nursing degree program third in the nation for offering academic rigor,…

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Posted in Caring

Committee to Protect Dogs formed

I received this press release from Carey M. Theil, Executive Director of GREY2K USA Worldwide: “Today, a committed group of Florida voters are filing a…

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Posted in Business

Blue Wahoos have paid CMPA $2.8 million and forgiven another $110K

The CMPA Board of Trustees is once again making demands of the Blue Wahoos. Scott Remington, attorney for the baseball team, says the team has…

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Posted in Caring

Belle Bear and Arc Gateway honored

Last week at The Arc of Florida Convention, Belle Bear and our Arc Gateway were honored. Belle was the recipient of the Ray Watson Brotherhood…

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Posted in Entertainment

Podcasts: Entrepreneurs and Tenors

EntreCon Pensacola and Foo Foo Fest are two weeks away. On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, we had Rachael Gillette, Director of Professional Development at the Studer…

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Posted in Environment

Alexandra Cousteau to speak at PSC on Nov. 17

Alexandra Cousteau advocates the importance of conservation and sustainable management of water in order to preserve a healthy planet. The WSRE Public Square Speakers Series…

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Posted in Business

House panel backs jobs bill for people with disabilities

Moving forward with a priority of Senate President Andy Gardiner, a House committee Thursday unanimously approved a bill that seeks to boost employment of people…

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Posted in Caring

UWF Student Organization to hold 6th Annual Seeds of Hope 5K

Press release: Active Minds @UWF holds the 6th Annual Seeds of Hope 5K, 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. The walk is open to the general…

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Posted in Environment

Wedgewood homeowners have questions about Rolling Hills closure

Wedgewood Homeowners Association wants to know what happens with the closure and clean-up of the Rolling Hills C&D Recycling landfill now that the company has…

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PYP attitude survey shows people still feel good about this place

The Eighth Annual Quality of Life Survey is out. The Overall Quality of Life Survey rating is at an all-time high – 71 percent of…

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