PYP Networking Night – Nov. 19

The Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) is hosting it’s first in-person Networking Night since the initial COVID-19 Lockdown. “We are excited to invite you to our…

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WSRE: Beyond the Menu

This year’s WSRE Wine & Food Classic fundraiser was cancelled due to the pandemic; however, a new TV show will offer viewers a similar culinary…

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Impact 100 Meet & Greets

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area had an amazing year in 2020, with 1,166 members awarding a record number of transformative grants in the amount of $106,000…

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2021 Sun Belt Conference tournament tickets on sale

Ticket packages for the 2021 Sun Belt Conference Women’s and Men’s Basketball Championships at the Pensacola Bay Center went on sale today, Friday, Oct. 30,…

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Blueink Starred Review: “Blood in the Water is impossible to put down”

I received this glowing review from Blueink Review. I particularly liked how that they enjoyed my writing about Pensacola: “Outzen’s descriptive focus on the Florida…

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2020 Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards

The University of West Florida hosted the first ever virtual 2020 Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards ceremony on Oct. 24. The annual awards…

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3000 vouchers needed

The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation needs the community’s help to make the Blue Angels license plate a reality. The Department of Motor Vehicle’s process to…

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Interview: R.G. Belsky

For my podcast “And the Murder Began,” I recently interviewed Dick Belsky, creator of the popular Clare Carlson series. Belsky has an extensive news background,…

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New podcast series: ‘And the Murders Began’

I’ve created a weekly podcast in which I interview mystery writers and journalists about their craft – And the Murders Began. This is the inaugural…

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Brand on Us 2020

idgroup, a Pensacola-based brand transformation firm, calls for area nonprofits in the Art, Culture and Recreation category to submit entries for its ninth annual Brand…

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Karen Pence to watch Blue Angels, visit with military spouses

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Pensacola to meet with military leadership regarding mental health and military spouse programs, talk…

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IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announces 2020 grant recipients

Pensacola – IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, is pleased to announce the eleven grant recipients selected at this year’s Annual Meeting…

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Five Southern Professional Hockey League sit out 2020-21 season

The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that the 2020-2021 season will be comprised of five teams and feature a 42-game regular season schedule….

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DeSantis lets eviction moratorium expire

Pointing to a move by the federal government to halt evictions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday let expire an executive order aimed at limiting evictions…

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Flu shots for veterans

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s (GCVHCS) Joint Ambulatory Care Center (JACC), located at 790 Veterans Way, is hosting a free ongoing Drive-Thru Flu…

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Kirkus Review – Walker Holmes: ‘Appealing Hero’

An appealing hero leads a spirited cast in this diverting crime tale.   My sequel to City of Grudge, Blood in the Water has gotten favorable…

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Lewis Bear Co. hands out water in Warrington

The Lewis Bear Company is partnering with Anheuser-Busch, the American Red Cross, and Commissioner Lumon May to deliver thousands of cases of emergency drinking water…

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Latest on CARES Act Family Assistance

Escambia County will start accepting applications for the Escambia CARES Family Emergency Financial Assistance Grants beginning Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 a.m. Applications will be…

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Latest Recovery Update

Help with Clean-up If you need assistance with debris cleanup, mucking, tarp installation and mold remediation, please contact Crisis Cleanup at 800.451.1954 Florida Baptist Disaster…

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City to distribute 500 meals to go

The City of Pensacola, in coordination with the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center and the Salvation Army, will be distributing 500 free to-go meals Sunday,…

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