Category: Caring
Pensacola Unplugged with Jessie Ritter
On “(We Don’t) Color on the Dog,” I recently had an in-depth conversation with professional musician and songwriter Jessie Ritter about her exciting new project,…
Jeremy Cassidy and the Power of One Moment
Earlier this week, I talked with Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons about retired deputy Jeremy Cassady, who passed away last week and will be buried…
Mayor Reeves looks at stipends for Childcare workers
Pensacola explores Miami-Dade model for $3,000 worker stipends as mayor pledges city dollars and facilities to address childcare crisis. Following the second childcare summit, Mayor…
Free or Low-cost Medications for Underserved Communities
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, in collaboration with the Dispensary of Hope, has launched a program to provide our community’s most vulnerable with access to free…
Blue Angels to get more funds for hangar repairs
On July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016), authorizing more than $851 billion in…
Night Moves Fest: Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional
Night Moves Music Fest is set to return for its third year on Nov. 8, bringing one day of live music and outdoor fun to…
Deputy Jeremy Cassidy’s Unwavering Decision
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Cassady, 50, passed away last week, after a long battle with cancer that his family and colleagues believe was…
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Set, July 24
Escambia County Public Schools and United Way of West Florida are proud to host the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Thursday, July…
Against All Odds: Five Pensacola Nonprofits Beat 56,000 Competitors for Starbucks Foundation Grant
Five Pensacola organizations have achieved something extraordinary. Out of more than 56,000 applicants nationwide, these local champions secured grants from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants…
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust, County Settle Dispute
Before last night’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, the Escambia Children’s Trust had five votes to approve an exemption request and interlocal agreement that…
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge?…
Gulf Coast Kid’s House School Supply Drive runs through July 31
Gulf Coast Kid’s House has launched its annual school supply drive, accepting donations through July 31 (and beyond) to ensure every child it serves has…
Returning Aviation Officer Candidate School to NAS Pensacola
The U.S. Naval Institute is amplifying a compelling argument from Ensign Davis J. Threlkeld to reestablish Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) at Naval Air Station…
Daily Outtakes: Food As Medicine Expands
What started as a small experiment with 10 food boxes in Pensacola has evolved into a nationally recognized Food as Medicine program, illustrating how grassroots…
Home Runs for Homes: A Perfect Fourth of July Celebration
What could be better than combining America’s favorite pastime with one of our community’s most important causes? This Independence Day weekend, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…
Opening Doors Northwest Florida Seeks Leadership Council Members
Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest…
Salzman needs help
State Rep. Michelle Salzman needs help for her back-to-school initiative. The District One Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug….
Kanisha Fells Named 2025 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year
When we think about the power of mentorship, we often focus on the transformation it brings to young people’s lives. But sometimes, the most inspiring…
Commander Stephanie Biehle named NAS Whiting XO
Naval Air Station Whiting Field has welcomed a new Executive Officer who brings both extensive aviation experience and unwavering dedication to one of the Navy’s…
