Nursery with Charlotte’s Web license denied again

The News Service of Florida reports the Florida Department of Health on Thursday issued a final order rejecting a Northeast Florida nursery’s attempt to get…

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Sacred Heart Foundation recognized by Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as ‘High Performer’

The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) has named the Sacred Heart Foundation a “High Performer” for 2016, one of only 51 so recognized based on…

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Pensacola Speaks: 2017 Pelican Drop [podcast]

Buck Mitchell of Seville Quarter outlines the schedule of events for the 2017 Pelican Drop.

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Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood brings Santa to Wedgewood

Fred and Tia Robbins’ non-profit organization, Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood, will host a free community holiday breakfast for the community this Saturday morning All Pensacola families…

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AT&T sponsors Dec. 17 STEM program at National Flight Academy

Thanks to a generous donation, the National Flight Academy’s December STEM Saturdays program — an introductory science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program designed for…

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Help provide 5,000 blankets, 5,000 meals

As cold weather is upon us and the need is great in Pensacola’s homeless community, Waterfront Rescue Mission is hosting an initiative Warm Blankets, Hot…

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The Arc Gateway’s Tree of Lights, Dec. 15

Light up the night at The Arc Gateway’s Tree of Lights The holiday season is a time to give thanks and cherish those whose light…

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ECAT collecting toys to surprise a local nonprofit

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system will host a toy drive to collect new and gently used toys for an area nonprofit….

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Reds GM praises Blue Wahoos

Zach Buchanan, Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, is covering the MLB Winter Meetings. He wrote about Blue Wahoos co-owner Bubba Watson’s appearance and…

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Former Pensacola ACLU leader passes

Susan Watson, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, died on Friday after a brief illness, according to news reports. The…

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Blue Wahoos winner of 2016 Bob Freitas Awards: Double-A

Baseball America has announced that the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the winner of the Bob Freitas Award for Double-A. The award is given to the…

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Clean up Carpenter Creek [podcast]

This week, I interviewed Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy about her efforts to clean up Carpenter Creek. She and Councilwoman Sherri Myers had a tremendous response…

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Bubba Watson represents Pensacola at MLB winter meetings

Major League Baseball will hold its winter meetings next week at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Blue Wahoos co-owner…

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Gatlinburg Relief Fund in place at SmartBank

In the wake of this week’s tragic wildfires in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established the Gatlinburg…

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Buzz: Miller vs. Palin for VA Secretary?

Rep. Jeff Miller may have competition to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told the…

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Visit Pensacola promotes Trader Jon resurrection at T.T. Wentworth

PENSACOLA, FLA.: Beloved by generations of Pensacolians and Naval aviators alike, a new replica exhibit on the second floor of the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida…

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Pensacola Speaks: Who are you supporting on #GivingTuesday?

My guest today on “Pensacola Speaks” is Andrea Krieger, the president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County. We will talk about local charities that they…

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Catholic bishop to leave Pensacola for St. Petersburg

Bishop Gregory L. Parkes, head of the Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese, will be installed at the first of year as the the fifth bishop of the Diocese…

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Just in time for #GivingTuesday, Check-A-Charity tool

Charitable organizations registered in Florida received nearly $79 billion in contributions last year, and in advance of Giving Tuesday, which is on Nov. 29, Commissioner…

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Hemminghaus-Weeks to be honored for Saenger Theatre restoration

On Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. the Friends of the Saenger will honor Sherri Hemminghaus-Weeks for her 30-plus years of outstanding service to the…

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