Category: News
Bonfire Jam leaves the beach for Jay, brings along Clint Black and Gretchen Wilson
Press release: Country music fans will have the opportunity to release their inner cowboy and be part of the growing tradition at this year’s BonfireJam…
Pensacola and Escambia County have never really been pro-library
Most communities take pride in their public libraries. There are seen in many cities as facilities that transform communities and the great equalizer by making…
County wants its libraries like downtown libraries, plans to cut fund transfer
NorthEscambia.com reports that County Administrator Randy Oliver plans to ask the county commissioners to withhold a portion of their funding for the library system in…
Mixed, weird bag of tricks in amendments
When somebody mentions this year’s list of amendments to the state constitution, my eyes tend to glaze over and I try to think of how…
Coalition Addresses Discipline Discrimination
Citizens and organizations concerned about discriminatory disciplinary practices in local schools are being invited to join the Escambia Youth Justice Coalition. The coalition—facilitated by the…
UWF Lecture Series
The University of West Florida’s Downtown Lecture series will begin this week with a presentation from the school’s president. President Judy Bense—who is also an…
Schieffer: Why debates are good
Bob Schieffer says in today’s hyper-partisan age, debates are a time when “partisans from both sides will actually tolerate hearing the other side of the…
Walkable/Bikeable Community Meeting
Local environmental organization Sustainable Gulf Coast is hosting a discussion tomorrow night entitled Linking Pensacola’s Neighborhoods for Bicyclists and Pedestrians.’ The Tuesday night meeting will…
Michelle Obama or Joe Biden, who do you want to visit Pcola (vote)
My sources are telling me that the President Obama’s campaign strategists are debating whether to send the First Lady Michelle Obama or Vice President Joe…
Must register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 9 7 p.m.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7p.m. – on Tuesday, October 9 to accommodate citizens who wish…
Reunion for Panhandle Girl Scouts set for Oct. 13
By Shelby Smithey… Former and current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle’s reunion Saturday, Oct. 13 at the…
Beating Hearts at Pensacola Museum of Art
        Beating Hearts: Stories of Domestic Violence is a collection of photographs and text that reflect the individual…
