Category: Caring
Bergosh named to 2025 Above & Beyond List
The 2025 News Service of Florida has announced its 2025 Above & Beyond honorees, which cover a wide range of professions, including broadcast journalism, real…
Running Wild and West Pensacola Elementary Partner for Socktober
West Pensacola Elementary School is once again teaming up with Running Wild and other local businesses for the annual Socktober donation drive. From October 1st…
Honoring a Legacy: New Scholarship Supports Future Auto Technicians
The Pensacola State College Foundation recently announced the Vincent John Whibbs Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship, a $50,000 fund dedicated to students pursuing careers in automotive…
Strange Happenings on Hope Florida Foundation Board
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Hope Florida Foundation Board of Directors set up new grant policies to create more transparency and accountability. The move…
Cox Employees Award $50,000 to Local Nonprofits
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee…
Free Pet Adoptions, Oct. 1-15
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering free…
UWF Releases Public Comments on LGBTQ+ changes
Less than an hour after I posted about our public record issues with the University of West Florida, the UWF Office of General Counsel sent…
How Cincinnati Transformed Its Greatest Challenge Into Its Greatest Success
When Jill Miller, President and CEO of Bethesda Inc. and the bi3 Fund, stood on the Saengar Theatre stage at the 2025 Civic Leader Summit,…
WSRE Foundation Ain’t Broke. Can $5.5M Save WSRE?
A Sept. 11 phone call changed everything for Pensacola’s beloved public television station, WSRE. Amy Day thought she was having a routine phone conversation with…
Council on Aging Forced to Reduce Hot Meals
Last week, WEAR-TV reporter Melanie Levi reported that cuts have been made to the Council on Aging’s congregate food program, which serves approximately 800 hot…
Dream Becomes Reality: SYSA Breaks Ground on Rafferty Center
After decades of planning and community support, the Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA) officially broke ground this morning on the Rafferty Center. Decades in the…
New Survey: Florida Women Face Rising Challenges
Florida women report that their basic needs are becoming increasingly difficult to meet. According to the 2025 Voices of Florida Women Survey, conducted by the…
Children’s Home Society Celebrates Influencers
The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) celebrated its partners and donors during its Annual Community Influencers Luncheon. Recognizing Outstanding Service Jessica Jensen received Volunteer…
Local Dealership Makes Big Impact with $5,000 School Donation
When teachers at Sherwood Elementary School gathered for what they thought was a routine back-to-school luncheon, they got the surprise of their academic year. Anderson…
Sandy Sansing: Nearly $1 Million for Child Advocacy
Sandy Sansing and Sandy Sansing Dealerships have donated $100,000 to Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH), bringing their total lifetime giving to the organization to $977,800….
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust Chooses Rollback Rate
At its board meeting on Sept. 10, the Escambia Children’s Trust opted for a rollback millage rate rather than maintaining the current tax level. The…
3rd Annual Landrum 5K to benefit Lakeview Center
Runners, walkers and advocates for mental health are invited to take part in the Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11. The race kicks off…
National Naval Aviation Museum to Unveil Return with Honor Exhibit on Sept. 19
On Friday, Sept. 19, the National Naval Aviation Museum will honor the unwavering spirit of U.S. prisoners of war from the Vietnam War with the…
Daily Outtakes: Chappie James Memorial Plaza in Limbo
The proposed memorial plaza honoring General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. continues to face hurdles, with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves outlining the ongoing challenges during his…
Goodwill Gulf Coast Announces Barry Reed as New President and CEO
Goodwill Gulf Coast has selected Barry Reed as its new President and CEO following a comprehensive national search. Reed, who currently serves as Vice President…
