DIB hires new events director

The Downtown Improvement Board has named Cailin Feagles Director of Operations and Events. Feagles, on the job since early January, will oversee the popular Palafox…

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Truist Foundation seeds local Impact Loan Fund

Community Enterprise Investments, Inc. (CEII) announced it received a $350,000 grant from Truist Foundation to fund its Impact Loan Fund for Black and Brown Entrepreneurs….

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Children’s Trust meets today 3:30 p.m.

Escambia Children’s Trust Grants Committee Meeting – Part 3 of 4 January 30 – 3:30 p.m. Pensacola State College Building 11, 1000 College Boulevard Zoom…

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Florida Legislature recap for the week ended Jan. 27

What happens in Tallahassee matters, I’ve recapped some of the highlights with the help of the News Service of Florida. Voucher Expansion Moving The House…

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DeSantis’ push for Dhillon fails to help in RNC chair race

Ronna McDaniel has won her fourth term as chair of the Republican National Committee, thanks to an endorsement from Donald Trump, leaving little doubt about…

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Singleton named new Pensacola Energy director

Darryl Singleton has been selected as the Director of Pensacola Energy, responsible for overseeing and leading the City of Pensacola’s natural gas utility company. Singleton…

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Real News: Friday, Jan. 27, 2023

ABC News’ entertainment correspondent Jason Nathanson reviews Poker Face and You People. He also discusses the Best Picture nominees. Will Kennedy talks UWF sports, heading…

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Biden administration issues fact sheet on student debt relief

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released new data showing the number of people in each state who applied for student debt relief or were automatically eligible…

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Demoliton to slow bridge traffic Monday afternoon

Drivers will encounter a rolling slow down of traffic on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Monday, Jan. 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will…

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City rolls the dice today

he City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend a public art unveiling ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m….

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Florida House adds dress code

Flyers have appeared in the state capitol with photos that show what is the appropriate attire for lawmakers and their staff (and lobbyists) in the…

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Real News: Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Community Health CEO Chandra Smiley gives an update on the Point-in-Time to determine the homeless count for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. How does a…

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Escalators being replaced at airport

Pensacola International Airport will begin work next week to replace one of two airport escalators, kicking off renovations to modernize airport facilities and enhance the…

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Podcast: PB Sailfish sign returns

Escambia County is pleased to announce the new Pensacola Beach Sailfish Sign is fully operational. The sign sustained damage during Hurricane Sally in 2020. Work…

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Podcast: Great deals available at the Big Winter Book Sale, Jan. 27-29

During the coldest days of winter, there’s still nothing better than snuggling up with a warm blanket and a good book. It’s a great time…

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Presser notes: Baptist’s Big Bust & Ferdinand’s Energy

By Jeremy Morrison Upon his return to Pensacola from Washington, D.C., Mayor D.C. Reeves said that he felt encouraged about the flow of various federal…

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Read the African American Studies AP course material

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has rejected a proposed AP American American Studies course saying it violates Florida law. In tweets, Florida Education Commissioner Many Diaz…

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Pensacola Habitat ranked 13th

Press release: Pensacola Habitat for Humanity continued its rise over the past several years with an incredibly productive 2022, building enough homes to become the…

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Holocaust Remembrance at UWF

The University of West Florida will host a Holocaust Remembrance Event this Thursday, January 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall on the…

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FP&L chairman, CEO resigns

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Eric Silagy, chairman, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light and a prominent figure…

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