On June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, more than 400 influencers, corporations, mayors, partner organizations and a series of iconic landmarks across the country will participate in the Wear Orange campaign….
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National Donut Day
Our top donut chains have free ones today: Krispy Kreme The deal: Participating locations nationwide will give you one free donut of your choice — any flavor on the menu — and…
Upcoming HGTV Beach Hunters features Pensacola Beach area
This Sunday, June 4, HGTV Beach Hunters will exclusively feature the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach area. This episode is named “The Hunt for a Gulf Breeze Dream Home” and will…
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra forms advisory council
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra announces the formation of an advisory council to support and guide the organization. Established by the board of directors, this leadership group will meet quarterly to offer substantive…
Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration Schedule of Events: May 31 – June 9
The Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration is an annual series of events to celebrate the founding of Pensacola in 1559 by Spanish conquistador, Don Tristan de Luna. DeLuna established Pensacola as the…
Medical pot regs slowly developing
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that…
Summer 2017 Ranger Programs Schedule in Florida
Gulf Islands National Seashore announces its summer (June-September) ranger programs schedule for the Florida Areas of the park. All programs are free and are subject to change without notification. For additional information,…
Blues on the Bay concert to benefit Workman Middle band
When the Emerald Coast Blues Brothers take the stage at the next Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert on June 4, they, like their movie counterparts, will be helping to…
‘Doc’ Ballard shares what really happened when he jumped on the live grenade [podcast]
The guest of honor at tonight’s Heroes Among Us presentation, Donald “Doc” Ballard, shares his story of heroism on “Pensacola Speaks.” Great story. Ballard shared that there be more Medal of Honor…
Free Beach Trolley service starts tomorrow
The free trolley service on Pensacola Beach, provided by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, will kick into full swing on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. with the start of Memorial Day…
Wentworth Foundation endows PSC chair
The T.T. Wentworth Jr. Historical Foundation, Inc. has completed its final phase by placing a parting gift of more than $100,000 with Pensacola State College to establish a perpetual resource for distinguished…
Open letter from New York City to Florida
Cute promotion… Dear Florida: Just checking in to let you and all my NYC snowbirds and (sigh) permanent Floridians that they don’t need to be homesick for the Big Apple any more….