Category: Caring
AAF Pensacola supports art programs in local schools
Press Release: The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Pensacola Chapter announces its new fundraiser – AdArt. AdArt supports art programs in local schools while promoting a…
Pensacola Pirate Festival
Head to the fairgrounds this weekend for the Pensacola Pirate Festival. This two-day festival will feature live cannon fire, fierce battles, black-hearted wenches, mermaids, pirate…
Saltimbanco thrills Pensacola audience
By Shelby Smithey… Pensacola may have waited over 20 years for Cirque Do Soleil, but it was well worth the wait. Its longest-running production, “Saltimbanco, 
More Seats Added to Cirque du Soleil Show
Due to popular demand, new seats have been added for both performances to the Pensacola tour stop of Saltimbanco at the Pensacola Bay Center, boosting the arena capacity…
UWF Downtown Lecture looks at security and transparency in digital age
By Shelby Smithey… Jocelyn Evans, chair of the University of West Florida Department of Government, will discuss how technological advances and terrorist attacks have affected…
Lunch at Waterfront Rescue Mission
Waterfront Rescue Mission has had a pretty eventful year. Opening a brand new, beautiful facility and then, when the flood came through leaving the building…
Ghosts of Ole Miss airs on ESPN
ESPN aired “Ghosts of Ole Miss” last night, as part of its “30 for 30” sports-based documentary series. it explores James Meredith’s enrollment at Ole…
Be a Santa to a Senior
Press Release: Please join volunteers and program sponsors for the official kick-off of this year’s Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead Senior…
Sponsorship Needed for “Pancakes with Santa”
Press Release: Cordova Rotary is seeking sponsorships of all levels for its third annual Pancakes with Santa breakfast. Local businesses can support this worthwhile event…
Halloween Hosted by YMCA
Press Release: The Y will host its annual Halloween at the YMCA, which provides hundreds of special needs kids with a unique trick or treating…
Tax forms reveal more on Veteran’s Park foundation and its operations
The Independent News has received copies the tax returns for 2009, 2010 and 2011 of the Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, that built and maintained…
Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation shows no receivable or income from VFW Post
In 2004, the Vietnam Veterans Wall South Foundation filed a report with the state to change its name to Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation (Wallnamechange)….
Exclusive: Military feared Wall South funds would be diverted to a drinking hooch. They were right
The former treasurer of the Wall South Foundation says that Commander of the Defense Commissary Agency that raised half million dollars for the ongoing maintenance…
Friends to run marathon for Wounded Warrriors
By Shelby Smithey… Two friends will be among nearly 1600 people running the 8th annual Pensacola Marathon on Nov. 11, but they won’t be wearing…
Krutches for Kids
Press Release: The Andrews Institute, an affiliate of Baptist Health Care, announces the launch of the “Krutches for Kids†drive, a fundraiser urging parents to…
What Inspired Robert F. Kennedy’s Fight Against Hunger (photos)
Our cover story this week is on James Meredith, Bobby Kennedy, Jr. and Mississippi (Ghosts of Mississippi, 2012 Version). Bill Moyers has a photo gallery…
Buzz: Nick’s meatball sub a hit with band
New York Nick’s has an new fans–Mickey Hart and his band. Hart, a drummer of the rock band the Grateful Dead, played at Vinyl Music…
Bridges to Circles hosting informational session for the public
The public is invited to attend a one-hour informational about Catholic Charities Bridges to Circles initiative and learn how to get involved. Attendees can choose…
Weekend news roundup: trial, Airbus, Impact, new website
1. Last trial on Okaloosa County Sheriff kickback schemes Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office employee Randall Holcombe faces court today in Pensacola charges for racketeering…
Raining pizzas tonight for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is going to make it rain –pizzas — tonight 6 p.m. at Tiger Point Golf and Country Club. They are dropping about…
