Category: Caring
The investigation of the murder of Sean Dugas to be featured in new crime series, March 2
The new Investigation Discovery’s series, See No Evil, will feature on Thursday, March 2 the investigation of the murder of former PNJ reporter Sean Dugas….
Pensacola Speaks: What I learned about PATS Center on Tuesday
Yesterday we had Wendy Underhill talk about the PATS Center at Brown-Barge Middle. For nearly 50 years, gifted students have been bused to the PATS…
Florida children benefit from anti-poverty programs
By Stephanie Carson, Florida News Connection Poverty intervention programs are lifting half a million children out of poverty in Florida. That’s the findings of a…
Do parents pick favorites?
NPR’s Morning Edition had a great segment on family relationships and what happens when kids perceive their parents have a favorite. Alex Jensen, a psychologist…
IN Rising Star Hong Tran promoted
Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute has selected IN Rising Star Hong Tran as operations services director. Tran has been at Baptist Health Care for 10…
What did I learn yesterday on WCOA
We launched Pensacola Speaks yesterday. The one-hour format will take some adjusting on my part, but the guests were solid. What did I learn? 1….
House of Cards parody on YouTube. Thanks, Sesame Street
This is hilarious with Frank Underwolf:
Pamela Homyak named 2015 Big Sister of the Year for the state of Florida
Pamela Homyak has been selected the 2015 Big Sister of the Year for the state of Florida. Here is an email I was forwarded: Five…
Pensacola Speaks returns at 5 pm today: Pot farms, casinos, D.C. political intrigue and Pensacon up for discussion
Pensacola Speaks returns to WCOA 1370 AM after a six-year hiatus. The original popular talk show on WCOA began in 1960, and featured many well…
Youtube: Selma to Montgomery
At yesterday’s Escambia Democratic Womens Club event, this Youtube video of “Bloody Sunday” was shown. It is a vignette from the documentary “Eyes on the…
IN Rising Star appointed by Gov. Rick Scott
From the Governor’s office: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Drew Hardgrave to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. Hardgrave, 31, of…
Commissioner Barry’s initiative started – Operation Night Light
Press Release: The Operation Night Light Project has begun in the Ensley Redevelopment District. The resolution was adopted by County Commissioners in 2014. The purpose…
DOH wants another hearing on Charlotte’s Web rules
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Department of Health will hold another hearing to clear up confusion about a proposed medical…
WSRE Documentary Premier: ‘IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities’
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the television premier of “IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities,†on WSRE TV, Thursday, February 26,…
Pensacola Speaks returns Feb. 23
We’ve completed negotiations with Cumulus to bring back Pensacola Speaks on weekday afternoons from 5-6 p.m. on WCOA 1370 AM. My first show will be…
Century Business Challenge moving forward, workshops planned in March and April
The University of West Florida Haas Center and the Florida SBDC at UWF have set dates for orientation and workshops for the upcoming Century Business…
Dash through the Past Run/Walk Scavenger Hunt, March 7
The Florida Public Archaeology Network and UWF Historic Trust will host Dash Through the Past, a run/walk scavenger hunt race in downtown Pensacola in celebration…
News Talk 1370 WCOA hosts morning town hall, Feb. 27
On Friday, Feb. 27, News Talk 1370 WCOA will host a town hall meeting focusing on diversity, race and crime in our community. This town…
New weekend feature on the blog
Starting this weekend, we will repost some of the best articles from past years that were published in our newspaper and on this blog. The…
Miller not giving VA budget a free pass
U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald testified Wednesday before the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, which is chaired by our Congressman Jeff Miller. Miller made…
