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*[[August 29]] - [[James Ross]], a Junior ROTC instructor and coach at [[Northview High School]] and occasional host of [[WEBY]] program "[[Your Turn]]," is killed in a motorcycle accident. | *[[August 29]] - [[James Ross]], a Junior ROTC instructor and coach at [[Northview High School]] and occasional host of [[WEBY]] program "[[Your Turn]]," is killed in a motorcycle accident. | ||
*[[August 28]] - The [[Escambia County School Board]] votes 4-1 to reject about $2.5 million of state money for teacher bonuses, hoping to find a solution that will better reward teachers based on merit. | *[[August 28]] - The [[Escambia County School Board]] votes 4-1 to reject about $2.5 million of state money for teacher bonuses, hoping to find a solution that will better reward teachers based on merit. | ||
− | * | + | *Former [[Bellview Middle School]] teacher [[John William McNair]] is ordered to remain detained while awaiting his trial on child pornography charges. |
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*[[August 24]] - The [[Harry G. Gowens Memorial Park]] on is dedicated on [[Pensacola Beach]]. | *[[August 24]] - The [[Harry G. Gowens Memorial Park]] on is dedicated on [[Pensacola Beach]]. | ||
*[[August 23]] - [[Escambia County Commission]]ers cancel the planned purchase of a $1.4 million property following disclosures of a relationship between the sellers and [[Escambia County Administrator|County Administrator]] [[George Touart]]. | *[[August 23]] - [[Escambia County Commission]]ers cancel the planned purchase of a $1.4 million property following disclosures of a relationship between the sellers and [[Escambia County Administrator|County Administrator]] [[George Touart]]. |