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Tour de Cure for diabetes

Saturday, 06 April 2013 08:29 Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 09:40

More than 350 cyclists registered for the 5th annual Tour de Cure cycling event held April 6. Cyclists took part in one of three rides: a 62-mile; a 42-mile; or a 22-mile ride.

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Plans to rebuild Navarre Beach hotel moving forward

Friday, 05 April 2013 16:09 Last Updated on Friday, 05 April 2013 17:06 Written by NP-Admin

The owners of Margaritaville on Pensacola Beach and Crowne Plaza in downtown Pensacola are moving forward with plans to rebuild a hotel on the 20-acre parcel they hold in a long-term lease on Navarre Beach.

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Six candidates, one seat

Thursday, 04 April 2013 15:53 Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 15:18

It didn't take long for the Republican field to sprout candidates after Governor Rick Scott announced April 3 the special primary election for House District 2 seat will be held May 14, 2013.

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License-free fishing Saturday

Thursday, 04 April 2013 07:17 Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 08:41 Written by Staff Reports

On Saturday, April 6, anglers will be able to fish Florida's freshwaters without a fishing license, announced the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Fundraiser for Santa Rosa Kids' House

Thursday, 04 April 2013 06:37 Last Updated on Sunday, 07 April 2013 19:09 Written by Staff Reports

Alphy's Catfish House will hold a fundraiser on April 6 for the Santa Rosa Kids' House. A percentage of the breakfast and lunch proceeds will be donated to the Kids' House.

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Scott announces job creation in Pensacola

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:10 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:15 Written by Staff Reports

Governor Rick Scott visited Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola on April 3 to announce NFCU’s plans to create 1,500 new jobs and to invest $200 million in capital in the Northwest Florida Region.

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Born alive on track for protection

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:11 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:17

Representative Cary Pigman, R-Avon Park, began his freshman year bringing his experience as an emergency medical physician to the forefront, sponsoring House Bill 1129, an act relating to infants born alive.

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