Local philanthropists David and Cathy Hammond recently donated $100,000 to the Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College. Their contribution kicks off a $1 million effort to establish a permanent fund providing…
Category: Caring
Local boy named Children’s Miracle Network Champion
Today, 14-year-old Drew Barefield of Crestview will join pediatric patients from each state on an Ambassador Tour for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Drew was treated for multiple traumatic injuries at The Studer…
Combating rise of suicides among military veterans [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” USAF Major Damon Friedman discussed on Monday his efforts to combat the rise in suicides among our military veterans. “There is an epidemic going on. Right now, in our…
Voices of Pensacola building up for AIA award
The Florida Foundation for Architecture is asking Floridians to for the 2016 People’s Choice Award for their favorite building. Pensacola’s entry is the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center. You can vote online…
WSRE wins Telly awards
WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has received bronze Telly Awards for production of two “In Your Own Backyard†episodes: “Pensacon,†produced and directed by James Roy, and “Undersea Northwest Florida,†produced…
Maygarden and Sheppard to head SCI board
Jerry Maygarden, former Pensacola mayor and Florida House Majority Leader, has been elected chairman of the board for the Studer Community Institute. The board chairman supports the work of SCI and provides…
Symphony Sparks & Stars 4th of July Celebration [podcast]
This 4th of July come celebrate our country, military, and community with a FREE, public concert performed by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this exciting, family-friendly…
Pensacola Speaks: 4th of July celebration and UWF Cyber Summer Camp
Attorney Peter Mougey will be my guest on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks” today. We will discuss his plans for a grander 4th of July celebration this year. During the second half…
Gov. Scott gives update on state response to Pulse shooting
Following the terror attack in Orlando Sunday morning, Governor Scott today remained in constant communication with state agency leaders who are working to ensure the state is responding to any needs. Governor…
Blue Angels fly over downtown Pensacola
This morning, the Blue Angels returned to the air and started training flights in preparation to resume the team’s Pensacola practice and air show season schedules. From Twitter: Blue Angels â€@BlueAngels 22m22…
Disney donates $1M to help shooting victims, families
Bolstered by money from some of Central Florida’s biggest corporate players, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Tuesday announced formation of the OneFlorida Fund to help victims and family members in the aftermath…
Candlelight vigil for Orlando victims tonight at Seville Square
A memorial candlelight vigil will be held tonight for the victims of Sunday morning’s attack at the Pulse night club in Orlando. The event will be at 6 p.m. at Seville Square…