Posted in 2016 Election

PS Today: Greg Evers and his political future

State Sen. Greg Evers is being mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress (should Jeff Miller go for the U.S. Senate), Santa Rosa County Sheriff…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Nothing said about Newpoint issues when the school gave its quarterly report

In its press release today, Newpoint pointed out: “Over the past 4 years of operation, Newpoint Pensacola High School and Academy have had numerous levels…

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Posted in Newpoint Investigation

Newpoint claims terminations politically driven

The daily newspaper has received an email from Carla Lovett, Newpoint Education Partners’ vice president for curriculum and instruction. The tone is more combative than…

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Posted in Business

Terhaar explains his film commissioner proposal

Council President Andy Terhaar told Inweekly his intention with his film commission ordinance was to begin the process of attracting outside companies to film in…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Thomas blames staff for not keeping school board informed on Newpoint

1620 News Radio’s Andrew McKay interviewed Superintendent Malcolm Thomas this morning about his recommendation to terminate the charter contracts for the three schools run by…

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Posted in Politics

Podcast: LaRuby May on her victory

All the provisional votes have been counted. Pensacola native LaRuby May has been declared the victor – by 80 votes – in her bid for…

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Posted in Business News

Local photographers and filmmakers have questions about proposed City Film Commissioner

Local photographers and filmmakers have concerned about the Mayor Ashton Hayward’s setting up his office as the focal point for film productions in the city…

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Posted in Newpoint Investigation

Newpoint administrator vows to fight terminations

The parents of students at the three charter schools run by Newpoint Education Partners received a letter, via email, yesterday from Carla Lovett, an officer…

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Posted in Business Health Care Battle

Scott takes socialistic approach to health care for low income families

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott said Friday that, like Major League Baseball teams, hospitals should share profits if the…

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Posted in 2016 Election

Evers interested in Congress

If Congressman Jeff Miller decides to run for U.S. Senate in 2016, State Sen. Greg Evers is interest in his Congressional seat. Sen. Evers, R-Baker,…

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Posted in Jail Politics

Kelley Bradford and other jail explosion victims face uncertain future under state’s workers comp law

By T.S. Strickland This month hasn’t been a good one for Kelley Bradford. The Escambia County jail employee, who saved the life of Corrections Officer…

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Posted in 2016 Election

PS Podcast: Who will run in 2016

On Pensacola Speaks, Full Contact Strategies CEO Ryan Wiggins played “Political Musical Chairs” with me. The key catalysts will be Jeff Miller leaving Congress to…

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