Category: News
Andrade gets General ‘Chappie’ James Memorial Bridge added to House bill
State Rep. Alex Andrade was successful in getting the new Pensacola Bay Bridge to be named after Pensacola hero General “Chappie” James. He got the…
Mardi Gras krewes seek make-up safety meeting from SRIA
This letter was shared with Inweekly: Director Ghio, SRIA Board Members, County Commissioners and ECSO staff, I am writing to express my extreme disappointment and…
March lineup for RadioLive
WUWF’s RadioLive announces lineup for March. The popular monthly acoustic concert series returns on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Museum of Commerce in Historic Pensacola with Brooks Williams, Heather Pierson…
Dixon scholar wins film fest
Que’Vieon Preyer, an 8th-grade scholar at Dixon School of Arts & Sciences, won the middle school category for his film at the Youth Making Ripples…
ECUA picks new director
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority finally has selected its next executive director, J. Bruce Woody. For the past nine years, Woody has been the city…
Spanish speakers needed for primary
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections is looking for Spanish speakers willing to assist in their office with the Presidential Preference Primary. This volunteer opportunity…
Blue Wahoos kick off spring baseball this Friday
The Blue Wahoos kick off their season on April 9th at Blue Wahoos Stadium, but local fans won’t need to wait until then to enjoy…
Who are you voting for?
Who are you voting for? Seriously, we want to know. Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary is less than a month away, and we are looking for…
Choral Society announces ‘Young Voices 2020’ winners
Fourteen high school and college students competed for cash prizes and invitations to perform on the Choral Society of Pensacola’s March concert in Young Voices…
Salzman passes Hill in fundraising
GOP challenger Michelle Salzman raised more in January than District 1 State Representative Mike Hill (R) has collected since he announced his re-election bid in…
Cathedral to undergo major renovation
Press Release: The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart announces the beginning of a major renovation. The Cathedral church, located in historic East Hill and built…
City/Haas survey results
The City of Pensacola has received results from the 2019 Resident Satisfaction Survey, which it said in a press release showed an overall satisfaction with…
Garcon Point Bridge toll could increase again
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Representatives of bondholders have asked a judge to order the Florida Department of Transportation to…
Presser notes: 5G, scooters and awards
By Jeremy Morrison With Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson away in Singapore, City Administrator Keith Wilkins fielded the weekly press conference duties Monday morning, sticking to…
The Spring Entrepreneur Hub launched
Press release: The Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of The Spring Entrepreneur Hub. Located in the SCI building, The Spring will…
Chamber announces speaker for State of Education luncheon
Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce announced that Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva will be the keynote speaker…
Local QB stars in XFL inaugural game
By Steve Barnes Brandon Silvers has traded the Emerald Coast for the Emerald City. The Pensacola-born, former Troy University quarterback started for the Seattle Dragons…
Tourism grant deadline approaches
The Visit Pensacola Event Grant submission deadline for events occurring May 1 – Sept. 30, 2020 is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. No applications will be accepted after…
Bowden’s daughter files for state attorney
Press release: Today, Ginger Bowden Madden announced she is running for State Attorney in the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, seeking to replace Bill Eddins,…
Heroes
Heroism has been on my mind a lot lately. In late November, a good friend, Tristessa Osborne, introduced to retired Marine Lt. Col. Andrew Del…
