Category: Caring
A cautious optimism prevails at child protection summit
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA New money, a new leader and a sweeping new law had Florida’s child-welfare professionals and foster parents…
The 8th Annual Greater Good Festival Comes to Downtown Pensacola
The 2014 Greater Good Festival organizers are excited to announce that this year’s festival will be held in Historic Downtown Pensacola at the Community Maritime…
Born Learning Trail ribbon cutting at Legion Field, Sept. 10
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County and City of Pensacola Neighborhood Services Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Born Learning Trail…
Flora-Bama no longer only 2014 concert for Chesney
Kenny Chesney’s promoters told his fans that his August 23 concert at the Flora-Bama on Perdido Key would be his only concert this year. He…
State Capital Buzz: School Vouchers, Veterans dealing with PTSD
LAWSUIT SEEKS TO END SCHOOL VOUCHERS PROGRAM A coalition of groups and individual plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of a de facto…
Dragons are coming, Sept 6
Inaugural Dragon Boat Festival to support Gulf Coast Kid’s House Come out to Bayview Park on September 6, 2014 beginning at 9AM for the inaugural…
PSC Receives $1 Million Gift from Lamar, Reilly and Switzer Families
On behalf of the Lamar, Reilly and Switzer families, Pensacola philanthropists Bobby, Charlie and John Switzer presented Pensacola State College President Edward Meadows and the…
Doctor Who coming to Pensacon
Pensacon announced this morning that the 5th Doctor, Peter Davison, is coming to Pensacon! Davison played Dr. Who from 1981 to 1984.
31st Annual Semper Fi Charity Run, Sept 6
The Marine Corps Aviation Association announced the date for the 31st annual Semper Fi Charity Run/Walk. The Semper Fi run will be held on Naval…
MESS Four Dollar Days in September
Starting in September, the Pensacola MESS Hall is introducing a new incentive for families to try out and explore exhibits and mess kits designed to…
Help Inweekly investigate local web trolls, cyber bullying and cyber harassment
Internet trolls, cyber bullying and cyber harassment are getting more attention in the media. Oftentimes the attackers take advantage of software or online services to…
Stubblefield heads REAP, will hold Community Leadership Program on Sept. 3
Al Stubblefield, former CEO of Baptist Hospital, has taken on a new role as President of Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc. (REAP) and is inviting community…
In Hot Pursuit 5K set for Nov. 15
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s 7th Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 on Pensacola Beach. Over the past seven years…
Pensacola: Trailblazer in production of football players
Football.com is singing the praises of this area’s production of college and pro football players. A glance at the 2014 preseason rosters of the Southeastern…
Cool idea: Subway Kids Marathon Opens Registration…and Jared is coming
What’s a twelve-week marathon? It’s a special kid’s marathon for children ages 5-12 in which participants can run, walk, or wheel-chair 25 miles over twelve…
Ingrams welcome baby girl
State Rep. Clay Ingram and his wife Leslie welcomed Lydia Kathleen –9 lbs, 6 oz. baby girl –to their family yesterday. Momma and baby are…
World Renew coming to assess flood-related needs
BRACE and the Escambia County Long-Term Recovery Group have requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will…
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces auditions for their 10th season
The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) invites all teen members of the community to audition for its tenth company. SETSCO will hold auditions for the…
Obituary: Molly McGuire Martin
Molly McGuire Martin, October 31, 1936 –August 15, 2014, 77 years old of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, was born to two hardworking, humble parents –Ralph Lee…
Annual Fenner ride set for Oct. 18
More than 400 cyclists from around the region are expected to participate in the West Florida Wheelmen Cycling Club’s Annual Fenner Ride in Milton, Florida,…
