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Christina Andrews

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All Things Considered Host for NPR member station WUWF in Pensacola, Florida. Obsessed with our beaches and determined to create my very own cottage garden with citrus trees. Devotee of slow living, cats, dogs, and wild birds.

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Mid-decade redistricting debate reaches Escambia County State leaders push for new maps, while local residents worry about losing their voice

Florida lawmakers began considering whether to redraw the stateโ€™s congressional districts, not in 2030, but in the middle of the decade. Supporters said it was about fairness. Critics in Northwest Florida said it was about power.

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Pensacola basilica hosts exhibit honoring millennial saint's work Digital archive of Catholic miracles arrives in Pensacola as church celebrates young saint

At the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in downtown Pensacola, visitors marked the canonization of millennial saint Carlos Acutis with the opening of a Vatican exhibit showcasing Acutisโ€™s lifeโ€™s work.
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Brownsville Library opens as symbol of renewal in west Pensacola Once a boarded-up lodge, the building now holds 5,000 books, community space, and hope for the future.

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I loved this story, Laura!

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Recovery program marks 68% drop in overdose deaths in Escambia County A free recovery program has helped 400 people find hope and cut overdose deaths by 68 percent in just two years.

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13.08.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Florida wildlife officials approve black bear hunt for this December For the first time since 2015, Florida will reopen black bear hunting.

Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday approved a 23-day black bear hunt in December that could result in up to 187 bears being killed. It will be the stateโ€™s first sanctioned bear hunt in more than a decade.
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Land trust model offers new path to affordable housing in Escambia County The Pensacola program that stops affordable homes from vanishing

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Aging sewer lines trigger new wastewater spill in Escambia County Aging cast iron sewer lines have ruptured multiple times this year, leaking raw waste into Skinner Mill Creek and Escambia Bay.

For the seventh time this year, a sewage spill has contaminated waterways in Escambia County. ECUA says the spill was due to pipelines that date back to the late 1960s/early 1970s.
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06.08.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Plans take shape to untangle Pensacola Beach traffic District 4 commissioner Hofberger advances engineering-led solution to congestion

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The early bird gets the shot: Wildlife photographer Kirsten Hines shares her tips At dawn local photography enthusiasts gather to learn the discipline and technique behind bird photography, focusing on light, behavior, and ethical observation.

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06.08.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When costs rise, older pets are the first to go As financial pressure grows, local shelters adapt with food pantries, matchmaking, and waived adoption fees.

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06.08.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nature helps Pensacola residents cope with political and economic strain From shoreline walks to bird feeders and labyrinth paths, residents are turning to green and blue spaces for mental clarity in uncertain times.

Research shows that just 20 minutes in nature led to significantly reduced levels of cortisol, the bodyโ€™s primary stress hormone. A handful of locals share how they engage with nature and why Its important to their mental health.
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25.06.2025 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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