Category: Caring
UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service
In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time…
‘Just One Day’ Public Animal Adoption event today, Noon-4 p.m.
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a public animal adoption event, “Just One Day,†today from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter…
The Arc Gateway CEO Announces Retirement
Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gateway, Charles Brewer, has announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of the year. I’ve…
Taste of the Beach needs volunteers
The Pensacola Beach Chamber, organizers of Taste of the Beach, needs volunteers to assist with the festival slated for September 20 and 21. Volunteers can…
Friends of West Florida Public Library to hold Big Fall Book Sale September 26, 27 & 28
Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Fall Book Sale and Silent…
Blue Wahoos recap third season
· The Blue Wahoos had fantastic attendance for the third straight year, even topping last year’s total attendance. In 2014, the Wahoos total attendance was…
West Florida libraries closed for software migration, Sept 22-23
Press Release: All West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) locations will be closed to the public on Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23. During…
WEAR anchor compares weight of fossil to a dozen African-Americans
On WEAR TV morning show, the reporter compares the weight of dinosaur fossil to weight of a “dozen African-Americans.” What century are we living in?…
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…



