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Ohio man bikes to Pensacola for hospice
Poland, Ohio native Chuck Campbell is planning a solo bike trip from Poland to Pensacola, Florida this May to benefit Hospice of the Valley. Campbell lost his wife in 2008 and has volunteered at Hospice since they cared for his wife and family. According to Vindy.com: "A 'dream team' of [...]
“Bully” Showing at Movies 4
It's a movie that you want to see and don't want to see at the same time. But as more and more children are bullied in the classrooms, on social media, on their way home from school, more and more children succumb to the fight against their bullies. Movies 4 will begin showing the film today [...]
Give us your best caption for this Hayward photo
My suggestion: Mayor asks, "Where is Councilman Johnson? He was standing next to me a few minutes ago, dammit."
Mack denies ‘jackass’ comment
Our reporter Jeremy Morrison covered Connie Mack III's visit to Pensacola yesterday. The GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate was asked today did he really call heckler a "jackass?" The Miami Blog 'Naked Politcs': "He might have been, but that's not what I said," Mack said after a similar event at [...]
“Next Right Thing”
The “Next Right Thing” extended-day tutoring program is meeting or exceeding their goals to help under-performing elementary school students read at grade level, according to a recent report by United Way of Escambia County. Last August, United Way of Escambia County awarded a potential [...]
Occupy Protesters to Stand Before Jury
Due to a continuance filed on behalf of the prosecution, jury selection for Dr. Melody Castro and Rev. David Burden, the two who were arrested at City Hall in December, will begin Monday, May 7, 2012. The trial may be set for later in the week. The two were standing on a walkway that runs [...]
RIP Beastie
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys dead of cancer at age 47 SOURCE: TODAY
Top Avengers parodies
The Avengers theatrical release is today, and the film has received tremendous buzz. But these fans aren’t just talking about the movie while they wait — they’re playing the parts themselves. Enjoy here.
Born to Learn
Today the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County will dedicate the third Born Learning Trail at Roger Scott Tennis Center sponsored by Baptist Health Care, which will offer learning games to help children build pre-literacy skills critical to school readiness. The Born Learning trail [...]
Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year
Joshua Simmons, a second year third grade teacher at B.C. Russell Elementary School, was recently named the 2012 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2012. Simmons was selected from a field of 30 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area [...]
Marine Memorial Bell to be Introduced
Blue Wahoos’ fans will be introduced to the Marine Memorial Bell at tonight’s game at the Maritime Stadium. The bell will be displayed outside the mezzanine area of the ballpark overlooking the field. Wahoos fans are encouraged to visit the display, which will be manned by volunteer Marines [...]
Outstanding Citizen Diplomats honored
The Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council recognized four women who have volunteered their time and energy to the International Visitor Leadership Program: Pensacola Councilwoman Maren DeWeese; Elaine Mager, Pensacola City Council executive assistant; Sena Maddison, Protocol Officer for Escambia County [...]
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