Category: Caring
THOR deployed to battle wildfires [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discussed the county sending its mobile command unit (THOR) to Bay County to help…
‘One World, Many Voices’ on Saturday
Get your tickets to the Pensacola Children’s Chorus’ center season performance, “One World, Many Voices†taking place this Saturday, March 5, at First Baptist Church,…
Ways to help Ukrainian refugees
Five verified charities to help Ukrainians: Global Empowerment Mission  globalempowermentmission.org World Central Kitchen WKC.org Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund by Global Giving official website International Rescue…
Sun Belt podcasts
On WCOA today, I had USA Jags player Kayo Goncalves: And Jeff Deweese who is serving as the team host for Arkansas Little Rock:
Sun Belt teams arriving in Pensacola [podcast]
Sun Belt Conference Deputy Commissioner Kathy Keene talks about the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. BTW: She’s an Ole Miss grad.
Pensacola Youth Soccer sets registration record
Registration for the Spring 2022 season of Pensacola Youth Soccer has closed after four weeks, with a record number of children signing up for the…
Learning more about Ukraine
From the Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council: As the news swiftly changes in Ukraine, we thought you would appreciate the following webinars & resources: March…
What’s happening in EU regarding Russian invastion into Ukraine
On WCOA this morning, ABC News’ Tom Rivers discussed the weekend developments in the Ukrainian crisis. He talks about several surprise announcements made by EU…
Truth for Youth grassroots fundraiser [podcast]
From Inweekly: By C. Scott Satterwhite There is currently a campaign to save one of Pensacola’s most historic buildings at the crossroads of the city’s…
‘Empty the Shelters’ pet adoption event
BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting an emergency “Empty the Shelters” adoption event at 10 Florida shelters from Feb. 24 – 28, including Pensacola Humane Society….
Jail conditions ‘unacceptable’
NorthEscambia.com interviewed Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh about his recent tour of the old county jail, which is still housing prisoners. The conditions are deplorable…
CivicCon returns in March
CivicCon is now in its fifth year. It is a partnership of the Studer Community Institute and the Pensacola News Journal with the goal of…
Heart Association, LPR and others help combat food insecurity
ON WCOA, Levin Papantonio Rafferty partner Peter Mougey talked about how the Heart Association is providing fresh produce to families in need. “Our community partners…
Dancing to a New Beginning [podcast]
FavorHouse has announced “Dancing to a New Beginning,†a fundraising event to support Domestic Violence Survivor Awareness, on Saturday, March 19, at the Saenger Theatre….
Foo Foo Fest kick-off info
Today, Pensacola’s Foo Foo Festival officially announced its plans for its eighth annual events, taking place Nov. 3-14. Via a virtual and in-person kickoff, the…
Alzheimer’s Educating America Tour [podcast]
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is holding a free virtual educational conference on Wednesday, Feb. 16 as part of its Educating America Tour to provide Florida…
2008 Rising Stars: Clay Ingram, Ashley Hodge Harris
Clay Ingram discusses his political and professional careers since being named an Inweekly Rising Star in 2008. Clay’s advice to the 2022 Rising Stars: “Adopting…
Last day for homeless encampment
City of Pensacola press release: Today, Monday, Jan. 31, is the deadline for individuals living in the homeless encampment under Interstate 110 to vacate the…
Real News podcasts: Friday, Jan. 21
Kayla Romero is in Naval Officer Candidate school. She’s a West Florida High graduate and fourth generation Navy. She graduates at the end of January…
Sunday’s Child looking for grant requests
Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola-area philanthropic group which promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality, held its annual kickoff event virtually on Thursday, Jan. 13 to celebrate completion…
