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Podcast: Pensacola sets the bar for Sports Tourism

On Wednesday, Pensacola Sports Association executive director Ray Palmer came on “Pensacola Speaks” to talk about him and his organization being honored by the Florida…

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Posted in Caring Education

Pensacola State receives $250,000 scholarship endowment

Press release: The Pensacola State College Foundation received a $250,000 gift to establish the Marjan Mazza Business and Management Endowed Scholarship at Pensacola State College….

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State of the University of West Florida

Press release: University of West Florida President Judith Bense presented the 2015 State of the University address today, providing an update on the University’s recent…

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Escambia County Neighborhood Cleanups handle 125 tons of debris

As part of its continuing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe, Escambia County recently announced that it has collected and…

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Posted in Business Health

Teens dump smokes for e-cigarettes

By JIM SAUNDERS AND TOM URBAN THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida high-school students have largely kicked the cigarette habit. But many have found another…

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Send nominations for National Philanthropy Day

The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter has announced that nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon are now open. The 2014…

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UWF Innovation Institute continues CoderDoJo movement and hosts programming classes for kids

Press release: University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids, ages 7-17, to engage in a fun learning experience,…

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Posted in Politics

Gannett tackles political corruption across the state

Gannett, owner of the Pensacola News Journal and several other newspapers in Florida, has proposed an anti-corruption bill for 2016 Florida legislative session. Twenty state…

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Favor House: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

FavorHouse is hosting open house and awareness event 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the FavorHouse Counseling Center, 2001 W. Blount St. “Stand against Domestic…

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Pensacola Sports Association honored

Press release: The Florida Sports Foundation (FSF) recently honored Executive Director Ray Palmer and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) with a 2015 Florida Sports Leadership…

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CMPA votes to build a ‘permanent solution’ to rickety fence

The Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees voted to replace the left field that is being held up by 2×4’s with a permanent fence….

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Three days until Pensacola Seafood Festival

Press release: Savor delicious seafood and enjoy the historic surroundings of downtown Pensacola during the 38th annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, produced by Fiesta of Five…

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