Scott signs trimmed tax cut package
- June 16, 2015
- / Jim Turner
- / government
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed into law a wide-ranging tax cut package that will reduce costs on cell-phone bills, cable TV bills, gun club memberships, college textbooks and luxury boat repairs.
Leadership tip: avoid “we/they” behavior
- June 15, 2015
- / Quint Studer
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Getting in while the getting is good
- June 15, 2015
- / Carlton Proctor
- / economy
As property owners see the Pensacola Metro area housing market turning around, fewer single-family home rentals mean prices are on the rise.
United Way celebrates investment in Pensacola
- June 15, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
United Way of Escambia County will wrap up its annual workplace campaign and celebrate its community investment grant recipients on June 25.
Vintage planes to give veterans wings
- June 15, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the 2015 Veterans Flight will honor WWII veterans with a fly-over in vintage military-training airplanes before the Pensacola Beach Air Show in July.
House, Senate agree on environmental budget
- June 15, 2015
- / Brandon Larrabee
- / economy
The deal struck by Senate Appropriations Chairman Tom Lee, R-Brandon, and House Appropriations Chairman Richard Corcoran, R-Land O' Lakes, was announced after a 34-hour break in public budget negotiations between the two sides. The Legislature is working to resolve its budget differences by the scheduled Saturday end of a special session --- 10 days before Florida has to have a spending plan in place to avoid a government shutdown.
DCF recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- June 15, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
“Unfortunately, elderly people are sometimes abused, neglected or taken advantage of – and often by people they know and trust,” Interim Secretary Mike Carroll said. “It’s important for us to be aware of and alert to signs of elder abuse so vulnerable seniors can be protected and given the respect they deserve.”
Why top aerospace companies chose the Gulf Coast
- June 15, 2015
- / David Tortorano
- / economy
These companies form the foundation for the region’s aerospace and defense cluster, one of the most research-intensive, high-tech sectors in the world.
Saenger announces Classic Movie Series lineup
- June 15, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / community-dashboard
The Saenger Classic Movie series opens with "Father of the Bride," starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor on July 11. "Jaws," "The Birds" and "Young Frankenstein" are among the classic flicks in the series.
Leadership tip: avoid "we/they" behavior
- June 15, 2015
- / Quint Studer
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