Low expectations advised on water projects
- June 9, 2015
- / Jim Turner
- / economy
Proponents of water and land conservation are being advised to have "low" expectations as the environmental portion of the state budget is pieced together.
Uber study added to budget
- June 9, 2015
- / News Service of Florida
- / government
No new local rules would be possible on Uber as $10,000 study is in a version of the state budget.
Jail discussion will wait again
- June 9, 2015
- / Shannon Nickinson
- / government
A conversation on the future of the Escambia Jail was pulled from the agenda for Escambia County Commissioners committee of the whole meeting on June 11.
Roy Hyatt Environmental Center to host sustainability summer day camp
- June 9, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
House, Senate deal on Enterprise Florida funding
- June 9, 2015
- / Jim Turner
- / government
Tallahassee lawmakers reached an agreement after a funding boost for Enterprise Florida caused consternation Monday in budget talks.
Solution in sight for juvenile detention cost dispute
- June 9, 2015
- / Margie Menzel
- / government
Lawmakers agree on 57-43 split between counties and state on the cost of juvenile detention, a dispute that has lingered since 2004.
Employment outlook good in Panhandle, South Alabama communities
- June 9, 2015
- / Rick Harper
- / economy
Take Stock in Children scholars make the grade
- June 9, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / education
Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 to give deserving low-income students a chance to get a college education. The 2015 Take Stock graduates received their scholarships on June 5 at the Graduation and Unsung Hero Celebration at New World Landing.
Former UWF player in FIFA Women's World Cup
- June 9, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
Former University of West Florida women’s soccer student-athlete Daniela Cruz will compete for Costa Rica during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Better Business Bureau awards student ethics scholarships
- June 9, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / education
The Better Business Bureau Student Ethics Scholarship Award program recognizes college-bound students who personify high ethics as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity and academic history.