Category: News
Running Wild offers Triathlon training
The My First Tri Training Program will remain open for registration through Monday, March 17. The program consists of 12 weeks of training in swimming,…
Details Announced for Tributes Honoring Former Governor Reubin Askew
Former Florida Governor Reubin O’Donovan Askew will lie in state, attended by military and state law enforcement honor guards, in Florida’s Historic Capitol throughout the…
County commission delays vote on county administrator another two weeks
Today’s special meeting of the Escambia County Commission was filled with shouting, accusations and finger-pointing. In the end, the only decision made was to delay…
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Russian Spectacular concert, April 5
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will present their popular 2nd annual concert, Russian Spectacular, in historic Downtown Pensacola Saenger Theatre on Saturday, April 5 at 8pm….
Free phones for those who have difficulty hearing
The State of Florida provides free phones for citizens who have hearing impairments. In 1991 the Florida legislature passed the Telecommunications Access System Act to…
UWF Trustee, English professor honored at United Negro College Fund luncheon
The Greater Pensacola Chapter of the United Negro College Fund honored Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees and…
County commission delays county administrator decision until noon tomorrow
For three and a half hours, the Escamabia County Commission listened to its five finalists for the county administrator position and deliberated who should replace…
Saenger Theatre Ranks No. 2 Nationwide
The SMG-Managed Saenger Theatre was listed as a No. 2 Top Spot Nationwide by Venues Today, an international trade magazine. The ranking was based on…
Lizardfest this weekend
Lizardfest Serves Up Big Economic BoomOver $1,000,000 Spiked into Pensacola Area One of the biggest sporting events in Pensacola annually takes place this weekend, March…
United Way of Escambia County launches second annual non-profit training series
United Way of Escambia County is launching the second annual non-profit training series with this year’s first program hosted at the Lewis Bear Company from…
World’s Largest Food Truck Festival Ever, Part II – Tampa March 29-30
Some cities have ways to have fun with food trucks, not bash them. Tampa’s mayor is participating. The second World’s Largest Food Truck Festival, a…
Win tickets to Hangout Festival (updated link)
The Independent News is giving away two tickets to Hangout Festival, May 16-18. Each email address entered will only be counted once, and winners must…
