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Gary FineoutMay 3, 2015

During the recently-concluded legislative session, Senate President Andy Gardiner constantly warned about the threat to the state’s hospitals if they were to lose more than $1 billion that now comes from the federal government. There’s a good reason Gardiner understands hospitals: he works for one. Gardiner’s employment is legal, but it highlights a common practice […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

A Florida children’s nonprofit marks two decades of mentoring low-income and high-risk students with a Tallahassee rally next week. Hosted by Take Stock in Children, the Rally in Tally will bring together more than 800 students, dignitaries and supporters – including Gov. Rick Scott and former University System Chancellor Frank Brogan – at the Historic […]

Shannon NickinsonAugust 21, 2014

Most people do resolutions in January. I think Pensacola — and all of Florida — should dare to be different. I think August is a great time for a resolution. A resolution to take the mantra of “each one, teach one” seriously and to heart. The school year is beginning. The sales tax holiday is […]

Shannon NickinsonMay 14, 2014

Joe Sims believes in paying it forward. So does Nicole Brown. And why wouldn’t they? They are flesh and blood proof of what it can get you. Joe is a social worker in Crestview who works for the United Methodist Children’s Home, a group home for children who are in the state foster care system. […]

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The mini split air conditioner installed at Lowell Correctional Institution's WOOF area. Image via Connie Edson.

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