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Guest AuthorMay 16, 2016

Religious liberty is a foundational right in the United States of America. Its pursuit brought the pilgrims to the New World in 1620. Our Founding Fathers enshrined the right to religious freedom in the Constitution. And yet today, we find religious freedom under assault. From political correctness dissuading businesses from saying “merry Christmas” to Obamacare […]

Shannon NickinsonApril 19, 2016

We began compiling the responses to Quint and Rishy Studer’s “Be the Bulb” challenge, which will see the couple give away $50,000 in total for ideas that aim to improve early learning. I’ve been through them all. With several days left in the challenge, I don’t want to reveal too much about the hundreds of […]

Ryan RayApril 18, 2016

Sen. Greg Evers is running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by retiring U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller. Evers filed his candidacy paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday. He had made a formal announcement in Milton. Evers’ move to jump into the race for the deep-red Northwest Florida seat sets up a contentious GOP […]

Associated PressMarch 28, 2016

Some residents of the Florida Panhandle who sustained damage during two tornadoes that touched down in February will not receive individual assistance through FEMA. The Pensacola News Journal reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the state’s request for individual assistance for residents, including low-interest loans, grants and temporary housing assistance. Florida officials have […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 14, 2016

Florida has a new death-sentencing law to replace what the U.S. Supreme Court threw out two months ago. On balance, it’s an improvement. Jurors must now identify, unanimously, any of the reasons — what the law calls aggravating circumstances — why a person they have convicted of a capital crime should die rather than serve […]

Steve SchaleMarch 3, 2016

For the first time in a while, the Florida Democratic Primary will mean something. For Bernie Sanders, it is a chance to prove he can win a big diverse state. For Hillary Clinton, it is a chance to solidify her position as the party’s standard-bearer. And unless something dramatic changes, Clinton will win Florida and firmly […]

Shannon NickinsonMarch 3, 2016

In the Pensacola area, more and more women are starting businesses of their own. Forbes reports that one-fourth of all businesses in the country are owned by women and that a rising number of women-owned businesses are topping the $1 million mark. Nationally women own 36 percent of businesses. In the Pensacola metro area, 38.5 […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 31, 2016

I felt faint. It was my first day on the job. I was a college student and part-time counselor at a woman’s health clinic. My duties involved helping patients through their abortion procedures. They’d already met with the doctor and nurse; my job was to assist them emotionally. I was told most of the patients […]

Associated PressDecember 21, 2015

Homeless people in the Pensacola area are receiving free haircuts for the holidays. Pensacola News-Journal reports that local hairstylists volunteered and provided haircuts to dozens of homeless people at a special holiday event. The downtown Pensacola gathering also included gifts of warm clothing and holiday meal. Hairstylist Amber Graham said a haircut is a small luxury […]

Shannon NickinsonNovember 19, 2015

Way back in 1992, the political wisdom of the day came down to one thing: It’s the economy. In 2015 in Pensacola, it still is. The Pensacola Young Professionals rolled out the 2015 Quality of Life survey on Oct. 21. The survey, conducted June 11-16 by Mason-Dixon Polling and Research asked 800 people who match […]

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Matt Gaetz: Protect Bayview’s Cross

Shannon Nickinson: Ideas to improve early learning in Escambia County

Greg Evers launches congressional bid in CD 1, will challenge Matt Gaetz

Panhandle residents denied FEMA assistance

Martin Dyckman: Despite new law, Florida’s death penalty process flawed

Steve Schale: Hillary Clinton should easily defeat Bernie Sanders in Florida

Shannon Nickinson: More women are starting businesses, helping local economies

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Work at abortion clinic was sobering, rewarding

Panhandle charity provides haircuts for the homeless

Shannon Nickinson: Investment can ease West Florida's economic worries