County gets new emergency manager

Escambia County is pleased to announce Travis Tompkins as the next emergency manager for the county’s Emergency Management department. Tompkins has served with Escambia County…

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Buzz happening: NAS Pensacola to open for one day

As we reported on May 9 – Buzz: NAS Pensacola opening to public for ‘special event’. NorthEscambia.com reports the NAS Pensacola will allow a one-day…

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‘Wildcats’ change of command

The “Wildcats” of Training Squadron (VT) 10 held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola last week. Cmdr. John Gleason relieved…

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Real News: Bender on the Creek, $7.5M verdict, Culture Festival and Beer

Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender discusses what the county is doing to clean-up Carpenter’s Creek. Inweekly Rising Stars Cameron Stephenson and Justin Lusko won a…

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Census undercounted Florida

The News Service of Florida: Florida was one of six states where population was undercounted during the 2020 census, according to a report released Thursday…

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IP Pensacola helps #ENDPERIODPOVERTY [podcast]

Employee volunteers at the International Paper (NYSE: IP) Pensacola Mill gathered to assemble more than 500 feminine care kits to end period poverty. The local…

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More Real News podcast: Open Our Museum, Covenant Care

NAS Pensacola has been closed to the public for more than two years, depriving locals and tourists from visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola…

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Pensacola Civic Band to perform May 30

Seven years ago, the Pensacola Civic Band partnered with the City of Pensacola to create a free concert event honoring the bravery and sacrifice of…

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Be inspired, listen to Dixon podcast

Nine students from Dixon School of Arts & Sciences recently earned top honors at the acclaimed “Music in the Parks” music festival held in Atlanta….

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Reimagine Jackson Street, Part 2 [podcast]

The community is invited to the second public meeting for the Jackson Street Master Plan on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located…

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Grotto Hall area to be cleaned up

The City of Pensacola has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency to receive a $367,000 Brownsfields Assessment Grant, which will be used to conduct…

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Coast Guard Tall Ship coming in June

Pensacola Navy League to Welcome America’s Tall Ship – USCGC Barque Eagle to The Port of Pensacola June 2-5 (Pensacola, FL) The Pensacola Navy League…

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The Daily Beast: How FBI learned of plot to extort Papa Gaetz

The Daily Beast has FBI documents that reveal details of the FBI sting operation that led to Okaloosa County developer Stephen Alford pleading guilty to…

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Blue Wahoos salute Navy baseball [podcast]

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have partnered with Naval Air Station Pensacola to honor the legacy of the Navy in the Pensacola community and the history…

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National Senior Games sponsored by Humana [podcast]

Nearly 12,000 inspirational senior athletes have come together this year in Fort Lauderdale for the National Senior Games sponsored by Humana. Since 2013, Humana has…

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Sea Turtle Baby Shower on June 4 [podcast]

The Pensacola Beach Advocates, Island Times, the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual Sea Turtle Baby…

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Retired assistant state attorney to be honored at Gulf Coast Kid’s House

Retired ASA, Anne M Patterson is being recognized for her contributions to justice for child victims of abuse on May 27. Ms. Patterson’s son, Michael…

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Open Our Museum campaign launched [podcast]

A website and petition campaign called Open Our Museum has been organized by a group of local citizens and civic leaders working together to urge…

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Dixon School of Arts & Sciences earns top music honors [podcast]

Nine students from Dixon School of Arts & Sciences recently earned top honors at the acclaimed “Music in the Parks” music festival held in Atlanta,…

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Covenant Care hiring [podcast]

Covenant Care, a leading non-profit provider of post-acute healthcare services, invites healthcare workers to take the next step in their careers and “Grow With Covenant…

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