Category: Caring
USO seeking donations of snacks
The USO’s at the Pensacola International Airport and Northwest Florida Regional Airport will be open for the thousands of military personnel heading home for the…
Pensacola priest given big assignment
Father Michael J. Flynn, 57, a priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, and associate professor of theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans,…
Lewis Bear family gives UWF $1 million
After today’s board of trustees meeting for the University of West Florida, the Lewis Bear Family Foundation presented UWF president Dr. Judy Bense a check…
How Tallahassee tackles homeless issue
The Tallahassee City Commission voted yesterday to lease the city’s 3.8 acres on West Pensacola Street for a new 24-hour Comprehensive Emergency Services Center that…
2014 Rising Star nominations open, deadline Dec. 23
Since 2006, The Independent News has honored the top under-35-year-olds in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The “stars” have come from all walks of life…
2013 Pensacola Airport Runway 5K tomorrow afternoon
The inaugural Runway Run 5k at Pensacola International Airport is Saturday, on Dec. 7. The City promises runners and walkers will get a view of…
Pensacola Beach Boat Parade tomorrow
Festivities for “Season Your Holidays with Island Spirit†kick off this Friday, December 6th. The fun begins at 5:00 pm at Shaggy’s Bar and Grill,…
DIB Wine Festival may become Wine Walk
Downtown Improvement Board may have a more creative replacement for its Pensacola Wine Festival, which was eventually canceled for 2013 after Tropical Storm Karen threatened…
Fundraiser for Philippines set for Sunday, Dec. 1
The Filipino American Republican Club is holding a benefit for its Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund this Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Old…
Blizzard On The Beach 5K that benefits Gulf Coast Kid’s House set for Dec. 7
Press Release: A blizzard is coming to Pensacola! Yes, really! 5K Events and the Pensacola Ice Flyers are bringing up to 20,000 pounds of REAL…
Pensacola names initiative coordinator, looking for citizen investors (update, see comments)
We’ve heard that the City of Pensacola has appointed Eric Olsen as its Initiatives Coordinator. One of his jobs may be to oversee a proposed…
Gulf Breeze Christmas Parade set for Dec. 7
The city of Gulf Breeze and the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce invite the public to the annual Gulf Breeze Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec….
New T.T. Wentworth exhibit on City of Five Flags opens tomorrow
As the first European settlement in the continental United States, Pensacola boasts a richly diverse and storied history that is getting the full treatment in…
Escambia Search & Rescue picked by AAF for public service campaign
Annually, AAF Pensacola selects a non-profit organization for a public service advertising campaign directed to that organization’s specific needs. During the month of August, AAF…
Fill the Mayflower for Manna
I would like to push this event one more time because of its importance to those less fortunate in our community. We have been supporters…
Local Children to Benefit from Wendy’s Donations
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has awarded a $70,000 grant to FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview. The money will be used to find forever families…
USO hosts Thanksgiving Fest, looking for volunteers
USO of Northwest Florida will be hosting the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Feast & Festivities at their Naval Air Station location from November 28-December 1, 2013….
Jimi Delezen passes away
James “Jimi” Delezen, father of our editor and creative director Joani Delezen, passed Monday morning. We want to let her friends know that the Memorial…
Pray 4 Trey Benefit, Nov. 23
On Labor Day 2012, children’s pastor and worship leader Trey McClendon tragically injured his neck in a diving accident at a church gathering in Pensacola….
Buzz: Push for Catholic vs. West Florida High game to be played at maritime stadium
West Florida and Catholic will face off this Friday to see which team advances in the Florida 5A football playoffs. The Catholic Crusaders won their…



