Category: Caring
Donations sought for Japanese sister city after flooding, landslides
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JASNWFL) is asking the Pensacola community to give back to its Japanese sister city in the aftermath of the…
Slow Bike Ride – July 27
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town–the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic…
PYP wants input for a community strategy
The Leadership Team of Pensacola Young Professionals would like to see a community board formed to create a strategic plan for community development in Escambia…
Cram the Van starts tomorrow
Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties School Districts-approved supply drive, Cram the Van, kicks off this month. Businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to host…
County seeks public input for Living Shoreline Project at NAS
Escambia County has received funding from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill for the design and…
After the Blues, find red-hot deals at the Big Summer Book Sale
It’s hot out there. Whether you’re recovering from the Blue Angels airshow this weekend or skipped the beach crowds altogether, there’s a surefire way to…
Americans with Disabilities champions
The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. In…
Cao-Nugyen receives Joe Oldmixon Service Award
The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Dr….
‘City of Grudges’ named 2018 Royal Palm Literary Award semi-finalist
This was a pleasant surprise: Hi Rick, Greetings and congratulations! It is our pleasure and honor to inform you that your entry, City of Grudges,…
Selfies with the Blue Angels
The City of Pensacola and the Blue Angels Association is returning with the Blues in the City. The public is invited to get up close…
Heroes Among US: Capt. Floyd Brown
I had opportunity to interview this morning retired Navy Capt. Floyd Brown will be the featured speaker at Thursday night’s Heroes Among Us outdoor speaker…
Evander Holyfield Two-Day Boxing Camp on July 7-8
Hall of Fame boxer Evander “Real Deal†Holyï¬eld will lead a series of training camps for both children and adults on July 7-8 at the…
Levin commissions sculpture for Gulf Breeze
Fred Levin yesterday announced the unveiling of a distinctive sculpture, commissioned for the City of Gulf Breeze, to honor his late loved ones and the…
Dump the Pump Day tomorrow
Escambia County Area Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday,…
Studers donate downtown parcel for youth sports facility
Quint and Rishy Studer announced this morning that they are donating a parcel on the west side of the former ECUA treatment plant site on…
Donut strike next week
The Pensacola Police Department (PPD), Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO), Pensacola Fire Department (PFD), and Escambia County Fire Rescue (ECFR) are going on strike against…
International Paper Grant deadline July 1
International Paper Pensacola Mill will award $85,000 in grants in 2018. The deadline for all 2018 grant applications is Sunday, July 1. International Paper Pensacola…
United Way gives away $850K on June 19
United Way of Escambia County (UWEC) will hold a press conference to announce the nonprofit agencies that will receive grant funding through the Community Investment…
Pate named to Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Board
Legendary golfer Jerry Pate has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida….
Medical Pot Legal Battle: To smoke or not to smoke
By Dara Kam The NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — In the latest clash over medical marijuana, lawyers representing two ailing Florida women asked a…
