Category: Caring
Against All Odds: Five Pensacola Nonprofits Beat 56,000 Competitors for Starbucks Foundation Grant
Five Pensacola organizations have achieved something extraordinary. Out of more than 56,000 applicants nationwide, these local champions secured grants from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants…
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust, County Settle Dispute
Before last night’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, the Escambia Children’s Trust had five votes to approve an exemption request and interlocal agreement that…
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge?…
Gulf Coast Kid’s House School Supply Drive runs through July 31
Gulf Coast Kid’s House has launched its annual school supply drive, accepting donations through July 31 (and beyond) to ensure every child it serves has…
Returning Aviation Officer Candidate School to NAS Pensacola
The U.S. Naval Institute is amplifying a compelling argument from Ensign Davis J. Threlkeld to reestablish Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) at Naval Air Station…
Daily Outtakes: Food As Medicine Expands
What started as a small experiment with 10 food boxes in Pensacola has evolved into a nationally recognized Food as Medicine program, illustrating how grassroots…
Home Runs for Homes: A Perfect Fourth of July Celebration
What could be better than combining America’s favorite pastime with one of our community’s most important causes? This Independence Day weekend, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…
Opening Doors Northwest Florida Seeks Leadership Council Members
Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest…
Salzman needs help
State Rep. Michelle Salzman needs help for her back-to-school initiative. The District One Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug….
Kanisha Fells Named 2025 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year
When we think about the power of mentorship, we often focus on the transformation it brings to young people’s lives. But sometimes, the most inspiring…
Commander Stephanie Biehle named NAS Whiting XO
Naval Air Station Whiting Field has welcomed a new Executive Officer who brings both extensive aviation experience and unwavering dedication to one of the Navy’s…
2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Schedule
The Santa Rosa Island Authority is proud to host the 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show, July 9–12, featuring Pensacola’s hometown heroes—the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—as…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust moves on MOUs
The Escambia Children’s Trust is moving closer to a partnership with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ groundbreaking childcare initiative that could transform early childhood education in…
Tris Weeks: “Broken Masterpiece
On “(We Don’t) Color on the Dog,” local music sensation Tris Weeks discusses her highly anticipated second EP, “Broken Masterpiece,” and shares her journey from…
YMCA Corporate Cup
The YMCA of Northwest Florida has announced registration is now open for its annual Corporate Cup Games, scheduled for Saturday, October 25, at Pensacola State…
Take Flight: New MaxFlight 360 Simulators at the National Naval Aviation Museum
Last Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum launched two new MaxFlight 360 simulators—cutting-edge attractions delivering the ultimate flight experience with heart-pounding 360-degree pitch, roll, and…
From Ole Miss Politics to Mysteries
A Conversation with Author Dr. Darden North In this podcast episode, I reconnected with longtime friend Dr. Darden North, a practicing gynecologist turned acclaimed mystery…
Florida Blue Foundation awards grant for Blazer Academy
The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower local youth, thanks to a substantial grant from the Florida…
Georgia has a childcare crisis, too
Like here in Pensacola, Georgia families face a mounting childcare crisis, and despite comprehensive recommendations a state study committee, meaningful action from state lawmakers remains…
