This week, the Gálvez Monument Project received a meaningful gift from the society known as the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez (soldiers and women of Gálvez) and the Foundation Remedios Medina, by…
Pensacola Mardi Gras begins Jan. 6
PENSACOLA, FLA. (November 17, 2016) — The new year can only mean one thing in the Pensacola Bay Area: swarms of beads and MoonPies will soon be flying overhead while the sounds…
Inweekly and Sen. Sessions
The weeks before the election, U.S. Sen. Jeff Session (R-Ala.) earned his place by Donald Trump’s side campaigning for the Republican billionaire. Our reporter interviewed on the Alabama senator while he was…
2016 National Philanthropy Day winners announced
The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter announced the winners of the 2016 National Philanthropy Day during its annual awards luncheon held at the Pensacola Grand Hotel. •Laverne Baker was named…
UWF launches 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Bense kicks in $1M
The University of West Florida hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated this week the public launch of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The fundraising goal: $50 million. Retiring UWF President Judy Bense…
Architectural Review Board approves Early Learning play area
The City of Pensacola ARB voted 5-1 to allow Bodacious Brew Thru to have an Early Learning play area. This fits the Studers’ goal for making Pensacola “America’s First Early Learning City.”…
Nelson asks for investigation into sales of Florida driver license database
Florida has sold the personal info of more than 15 million Florida drivers to 75 companies the past two year. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) wants U.S. Department of Justice to investigate…
Corcoran looks for ‘transformation’ time as Speaker
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA One of the most memorable speeches by Richard Corcoran, who will officially become speaker of the Florida House next week, had nothing to do…
Speak out if you want Gulf Coast Rail Service restored
Senator Bill Nelson is asking the public to send in emails on their positions regarding the restoration of the Gulf Coast Rail Service, a passenger rail service from New Orleans to Orlando…
Studers to master develop ECUA site, dealing with Pensacola ‘powder keg’ [podcast]
Quint Studer says low wages and poor education have created a “powder keg” on the west side of Pensacola. He wants to see more smart economic development in and around some of…
People heard on Pensacola Beach toll issue [podcast]
For the past week, callers to “Pensacola Speaks†have complained about the lack of input on the Escambia Board of County Commissioners decision to do away with cash lanes at the toll…
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival seeks grant applications
The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (GGAF) is proud to support art programs and outreach in our communities by offering grants to local arts organizations. Each year, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Committee…