Posted in Escambia County Jail

Buzz: Another death in the Escambia County Jail – Update

There has been another death at the Escambia County Jail, the fifth in past 11 months. Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons told Inweekly that a…

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Posted in Business

Lawmaker wants to phase out sales tax on commercial rentals

A Florida House Republican wants to phase out a heavily discussed tax on the rental of commercial property over the next decade. Rep. Larry Ahern,…

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Posted in Politics

Sept. 22 podcasts: Pensacola history and Northwest Florida high school athletics

Yesterday, I interviewed University of Houston professor Matt Clavin about Pensacola serving as refuge for runaway slaves in the decades before the Civil War. I…

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Posted in Caring

Step Up for Kids: childhood hunger in our community

Covenant Hospice, Gulf Power, Levin Law Firm, Farm Share, Public Policy 4 Kids, The Pensacola Welcome Committee and Every Child Matters Education Fund are co-sponsoring…

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Posted in Entertainment

Free entrance to all National Parks on Saturday

Press release: This Saturday, September 26, celebrate National Public Lands Day by heading to a national park to play, learn, serve, or work. The 22nd…

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Posted in 2016 Election

Jeb Bush announces Escambia County campaign team

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has announced his Escambia County campaign team. It’s a Who’s Who of community leaders and elected officials. Mayor Ashton Hayward…

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Posted in Education

UWF men’s soccer makes Top 20

Press release: The University of West Florida men’s soccer team moved up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings on Tuesday, leaping eight…

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Posted in News

History: Philip D. Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge

With all the discussion of the $600-million replacement for the bridge that connects Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, I thought you might enjoy reading this “Public…

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Posted in Escambia County

Outside agencies may have funding issues at BCC

At tonight’s budget hearing, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is voting on the funding for outside agencies. According to county staff, several well-known agencies…

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Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the…

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Posted in Education

Education board pushes for higher standards

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Board of Education members are pushing for Florida officials to use the transition to a new…

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Posted in Entertainment

President to address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club….’Jefferson,’ not Obama

Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson” to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who…

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