Melanie Levi
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Beach renourishment, stronger acts credited for economic impact of Pensacola Air Show (opens the original)
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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Pensacola Beach Air Show generated tens of millions of dollars for the local economy this summer. That's according to the results of a study conducted for VisitPensacola. The July air show generated $38.8 million for the Pensacola area. The study found that money came from dining, hotel and Airbnb stays, and merchandising. As the Blue Angels soared over Pensacola Beach in July, more than 200,000 attendees gathered to watch and open their wallets, according to the study. Ho
Florida minimum wage rises to $15 for non-tipped workers, $11.98 for tipped (opens the original)
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Many Florida workers are going to get a boost in their paychecks soon. The state's minimum wage will increase by one dollar at the end of this month. Businesses owners say that higher pay means higher operating costs for them. Economists say higher wages often mean slightly higher prices for consumers. Starting Sep. 30, Florida's minimum wage will go up by one dollar. That brings minimum wage to $15 hourly for non-tipped employees and $11.98 hourly for tipped employees. "What h
Hurlburt Field tracks black bears, trains security to keep people safe on Eglin AFB (opens the original)
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OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Hurlburt Field is taking steps to keep both black bears and people on base safe. The base is tracking bear movements and training security personnel on how to respond to encounters. Wildlife biologists say black bear sightings across Northwest Florida are pretty common, especially in Okaloosa County. Biologists say Eglin Air Force Base is a very natural, wooded area, the perfect home for black bears. And the trash from residents at Hurlburt make them a prime target for t
Veterans welcomed home at Pensacola airport after Washington, D.C., Honor Flight (opens the original)
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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A group of veterans returned to Pensacola Thursday night after a trip in their honor to Washington, D.C. The trip was a chance for them to reflect on their service and see the memorials that pay tribute to their sacrifice. WEAR News was at Pensacola International Airport as the vets were met with a crowd to welcome them home. At the airport, a sea of red white and blue filled the terminal as veterans made their return from the capitol. "I had plenty of fun," veteran Willow Ada
Pensacola economist explains reason behind Federal Reserve raising interest rates (opens the original)
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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time in more than three years. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high. The Fed's move comes as the economy is actually strengthening. Inflation may be high, but economists say the job market is strong right now, creating the perfect combination for an interest rate hike. For the first time since 2023, the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate. It went up by 0.25% on Wednesday, bringing
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