Category: Caring
Panhandling law passed, but are we enabling it
Panhandling, homelessness and what can government do about them were topics of discussion yesterday for the Escambia Board of County Commissioners. The BCC did pass…
Florida has over 1.3 million signed up for Obamacare
Nearly 7.5 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled through the HealthCare.gov platform as of Jan. 30, 2015, including 1,339,791 in Florida. Today’s…
Gaetz sponsors bill to encourage dentists in needy areas
Finally a Senate bill from Northwest Florida that doesn’t involve guns. Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has filed a proposal that would create a program to…
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital encourages vaccinations
Pediatric specialists from The Childrenâs Hospital at Sacred Heart are encouraging community members to vaccinate themselves and their children to protect against a measles outbreak,…
PSC offer low cost dental hygiene clinic
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus offers low cost preventive dental hygiene services to the public. Oral cancer screening, teeth cleaning,…
Viewpoint: State of Local Healthcare Past Ridiculous
By Suzie Farthing, RN I am incredibly frustrated with the state of healthcare in our community. Things have gotten past the point of being ridiculous….
Pensacola Rotary Clubs honor Local Photographers with Service Award
Local photographers and videographers Billie and Robert Nicholson of Rusty Buggy Enterprises, Inc. were presented with a Vocational Service Award by the Pensacola Rotary Clubs…
Studer Institute hires PYP exec
The Studer Institute announced today that Rachael Gillette will become its Director of Professional Development, effective Feb. 2. Gillette, former executive director for Pensacola Young…
Top 40 Pensacola restaurants according to Yelp
Last week, Yelp published its The Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2015 list is based off of reviews from 2014….
BLAB TV morning show, The Daily Brew, starts in three weeks
BlabTV’s new morning show has a name, logo and start date–Feb. 16. The Daily Brew is part of BlabTV’s new programming initiative, announced in October…
Wahoos look for Star Spangled Banner singers
WAHOOS TO HOST ANNUAL PENSACOLA’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS WHAT: The Blue Wahoos are looking for talented performers who can sing the National Anthem, showcase an…
The Arc Gateway PALS kicks off its first semester at Pensacola State College
The Arc Gateway in partnership with Pensacola State College has created a unique program to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities attend college. Graduates…
Mardi Gras Gourmet Dinner Night to benefit St. Michael’s Cemetery Foundation, Feb. 13
On Friday, February 13, Culinary Productions, Inc. will host a “Noche de Los Muertos†Mardi Gras Gourmet Dinner Night from 6:30 p.m. – until at…
BeulahFest R.I.P.
The BeulahFest Committee announced this morning that BeulahFest has been permanently canceled due to the lack of sponsorships and donations. In press release this morning,…
Kids for Camp 2015 Kick-Off Meeting, Feb. 3
Autism Pensacola is kicking off the Kids for Camp 2015 application period with an informational meeting at 6 p.m. February 3, in the Pollak Training…
Women’s Civic Forum: Sherri Myers, A Life Dedicate to Civil Rights
Councilwoman Sherri Myers will be the speaker at the next Women’s Civic Forum at 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 21, at the IHMC, 40 South Alcaniz…
Deputies Recognized for Florida First Responder Appreciation Week
Last night the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners recognized January 5-9 2015 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and issued a Proclamation thanking area first…
Maritime Park Stadium ranked 12th on top 100 stadium experiences
Pensacola Bayfront Stadium – home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos – has been ranked #12 on Stadium Journey’s 100 Best Stadium Experiences of 2014. Baltimore’s…
Pensacola Opera loses executive director to Philadelphia
Press Release: Pensacola Opera’s Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Erin Sammis effective as of January 27, 2015. Sammis has been…
Catholic Charities gets new CEO
Press Release: After a comprehensive search and careful consideration, the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. is proud to announce the…


