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CMPA to unveil statue of late Pensacola Mayor Emeritus Vince J. Whibbs Sr.

Press release: The family of Vince J. Whibbs, Sr. and the Community Maritime Park Associates invite the community to attend an unveiling ceremony for a…

Studers host Marshall Tucker Band concert for Springfest supporters

Press Release: Thank you to music festival supporters! As a thank you to all that supported the effort to bring back Springfest, a downtown music…

UWF Historic Trust hosts haunted house walking and trolley tours

Press release: The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host its 25th annual haunted house walking and trolley tours in Historic Pensacola this October….

PYP hosts 3rd Annual Fun-Filled Field Day, Oct. 24

Press release: The Pensacola Young Professionals will host its third annual Fun-Filled Field Day presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest…

WSRE announces new local show

Press release: WSRE is introducing a new show called â€œinStudioâ€ for the stationâ€™s local lineup on Thursday nights. This WSRE production will broadcast conversations focused…

IMPACT 100 gives away a million dollars in an afternoon

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Sunday awarded 10 grants worth $106,000 each to community groups. â€œWe will change the future of the recipient organizations and…

Pensacola CEO and partner indicted in Vegas spice operation

The legal troubles of Ben Galecki, Pensacon CEO and Greater Pensacola Chamber board member, and Burton Ritchie, former owner of the Psychedelic Shack, magnified last…

Podcast: Panhandle Charitable Open nets $170K for local charities

When John Peacock lost his 17-year old son to a car accident, he vowed to make something positive come out of the pain and loss…

Podcasts: Startups and Day of Caring

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed two difference makers in our community: Joe Vinson on Startup Weekend Pensacola: Lyndi Warner on 23rd Annual Day of…

Podcast: 2015 Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook Off

Seville Rotaryâ€™s 5th annual Arrogant Steak Cook Off will be held on Friday October 23rd at 5:30 pm at Seville Quarter. Teams of four will…

Paint the Town Pink this Friday at Gallery Night

Press release: This weekend’s Gallery Night is shaping up to be more than just a fun time for the entire family, itâ€™s also a good…

Pensacola Senior Expo at Bayview Senior Center, Saturday, Oct. 17

Press release: The Bayview Senior Center is hosting a Senior Expo on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with information on health,…

DCF, Senators eye ways to bolster child protection

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The chief of the Florida Department of Children and Families told lawmakers Thursday his agency is making…

Rep. Mike Hill and Farm Share, Oct. 24

Representative Mike Hill will host Farm Share Food Distribution at Oakcrest Elementary on Oct. 24. WHAT: Food Distribution for Pensacola Area Families in Need. Farm…

Tiger Bay – Cuba: A Perspective from Someone Who Fought the Castro Regime

Robert de Varona to address U.S. Relations with Cuba: A Perspective from Someone Who Fought the Castro Regime, Friday, Oct. 16, at the Panhandle Tiger…

Foo Foo Fest: Brahms Symphony No. 2 and Symphony in the Square

Press release: Enjoy the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in a full weekend of performances on November 7 and 8. Weâ€™ll begin with Brahms Symphony No. 2,…

The Crystal Awards: Celebrating Volunteers and the Arts

Press release: Pensacola Little Theatre celebrated volunteerism in the arts this past Friday, October 2, by hosting The 2015 Crystal Awards. The Crystal Awards were…