Loblolly returns for three nights [podcast]

The Friends of Loblolly are back with their Halloween production of “Fame and Fortuna,” an “original, grotesque satirical work with songs and scenes written and…

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War on Children: Child abuse spreads across races

According to state reports, the investigations of child abuse in Escambia County match the racial demographics of the area.   [supsystic-tables id=’87’]   Last year,…

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Real Men Wear Pink…and drink beer tonight

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everywhere you look you see the color pink. Breast cancer is a disease that touches us all in…

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Obamacare premiums in Florida jump 17 percent, but no increase with tax credit

Health insurance premiums on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces were announced earlier this week. Nationally, the average rate increase is projected to 22 percent, before…

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State launches Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program

Today, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Cissy Proctor joined Senate President Andy Gardiner, along with Florida businesses and advocates, to announce the…

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Child abuse cases continue to rise, DCF impotent

In August, an Escambia County grand jury indicted Alonzo Dewayne Thompkins, Jr., 26, for first-degree felony murder in the death of toddler Cornelius Savage. On…

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Jean Wallace receives Florida Scenic Highway award

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Florida Scenic Highways Program (FSHP) honored Jean Wallace, Scenic Highway Foundation Vice President, with the Gary Balogh Inspiring Excellence Award…

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Criminalizing Kids: The Effects of Mass Incarceration on Our Youth

Press Release: Celebrate National Youth Justice Action Month on Wednesday, October 26, and join us for a short documentary screening of “America Divided: The Class…

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Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue saves more than 30 dogs

Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) is currently caring for more than two dozen Danes from a breeding operation in Walton County that left approximately…

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Free screening of ‘Being Mortal’ on Nov. 1

Covenant Care is holding a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. at University of West Florida, Building 22….

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Largest public art project in city’s history

Pensacola artists preparing for largest public art project in city’s history Sketching underway for 3,000-square-foot mural to be painted on Jefferson Street parking garage in…

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Pensacola Symphony announces Foo Foo Festival concert lineup

The Pensacola Symphony has three concerts this November: OnStage on Thursday, November 3, Kobrin Plays Brahms on Saturday, November 5, and Symphony in the Square…

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IMPACT impacts Pensacola area

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, extends special congratulations to this year’s grant recipients. Each of the following organizations was awarded…

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Escambia County employees on Day of Caring

Nearly 60 Escambia County employees volunteered Friday, Oct. 14 in support of the United Way Day of Caring, an annual community service effort coordinated by…

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UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center celebrates 5th anniversary

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The celebration included an open house barbecue…

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Panhandle Charitable Open Sets Record, over $210K

The Panhandle Charitable Open recently set a fundraising record during its 15th Anniversary event held at the end of September. All of the $210,000 net…

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YMCA receives $100K Gift from Pen Air to name Community Room

Today Pen Air Federal Credit Union announced the gift of $100,000 to the Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA. The gift will name the Pen Air…

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National Philanthropy Day nominees announced

The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter has announced the nominees for the 2016 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. Several individuals and organizations were…

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Soul Bowl this weekend

Celebrating it’s fifth year, two inner-city youth sports leagues are taking to the field in the yearly football shootout for bragging rights, unity and friendly…

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Sheriff honors animal control sergeant

Sheriff David Morgan awarded Escambia County Animal Control Sergeant Stephanie Nowlin with the ECSO’s Medal of Commendation Thursday morning at the Central Office Complex. Nowlin…

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