Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours

Press release: On October 1, the dedicated Saenger Theatre volunteer usher corps were recognized for their service to the Saenger, the local arts groups and…

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Sandy and David Sansing named Honorary Chairs for the BIG Gala –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida

Press release: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is pleased to announce Sandy and David Sansing to serve as honorary chairs for the annual…

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Springfest pulls plug

There will not be a SpringFest in 2016, according a press release from the festival’s organizers. The group fell short of its September sales goal…

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The Arc Gateway PALS application deadline extended

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have extra time to submit applications for The Arc Gateway Program for Adult Learning and Support (PALS) class to…

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Podcasts: Donald Trump, 50K for Turkey Day, Facebook hoax

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I opened the show talking about Forbes editor Randall Lane’s article on Donald Trump’s net worth – “Inside The Epic Fantasy…

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Blazek wins Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Poster Competition

Press release: Artist Joey Blazek is the winner of the 2015 Great Gulfcoast Art Festival poster competition winner. His colorful, lively piece will be reproduced…

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STAMPED: Pensacola LGBT Film Fest announces nightly themes, film schedule

STAMPED: Pensacola LGBT Film Festival has announced the slate of films which will be screened at its 2015 festival next month. In all, 23 short…

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City streets facing flooding – updates

From Pensacola Police: Numerous streets throughout city limits are currently experiencing localized flooding because of heavy rain. In particular, locations include Guillemard and Gonzalez streets…

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Flash flood warning til 1:15 pm, send us your photos

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties until 1:15 p.m. Seventeen months have passed since the…

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2-1-1 Northwest Florida team among the best

United Way’s local five-person 2-1-1 Northwest Florida team was honored with highest quality assurance over 20 other 2-1-1s from across the nation. The Quality Assurance…

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Autism Pensacola to be featured on PBS, Oct. 3

WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has received word from “American Graduate Day 2015” producers in New York that the station’s locally produced “Stories of…

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Pensacola State receives $250,000 scholarship endowment

Press release: The Pensacola State College Foundation received a $250,000 gift to establish the Marjan Mazza Business and Management Endowed Scholarship at Pensacola State College….

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Send nominations for National Philanthropy Day

The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter has announced that nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon are now open. The 2014…

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Favor House: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

FavorHouse is hosting open house and awareness event 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the FavorHouse Counseling Center, 2001 W. Blount St. “Stand against Domestic…

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Three days until Pensacola Seafood Festival

Press release: Savor delicious seafood and enjoy the historic surroundings of downtown Pensacola during the 38th annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, produced by Fiesta of Five…

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Step Up for Kids: childhood hunger in our community

Covenant Hospice, Gulf Power, Levin Law Firm, Farm Share, Public Policy 4 Kids, The Pensacola Welcome Committee and Every Child Matters Education Fund are co-sponsoring…

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Free entrance to all National Parks on Saturday

Press release: This Saturday, September 26, celebrate National Public Lands Day by heading to a national park to play, learn, serve, or work. The 22nd…

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President to address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club….’Jefferson,’ not Obama

Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson” to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who…

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Major sponsors pull out of ‘The View’

Johnson & Johnson, Eggland’s Best, Party City, Snuggle and McCormick have pulled their advertising from the ABC day-time talk show “The View.” The show’s co-hosts…

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StudioAmped announces concert schedule

Press release: WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will record the eighth season of “StudioAmped”—the televised concert series featuring regional bands and their original music—at…

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