Category: News
2016 National Philanthropy Day winners announced
The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter announced the winners of the 2016 National Philanthropy Day during its annual awards luncheon held at the…
UWF launches 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Bense kicks in $1M
The University of West Florida hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated this week the public launch of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The fundraising goal:…
Architectural Review Board approves Early Learning play area
The City of Pensacola ARB voted 5-1 to allow Bodacious Brew Thru to have an Early Learning play area. This fits the Studers’ goal for…
Nelson asks for investigation into sales of Florida driver license database
Florida has sold the personal info of more than 15 million Florida drivers to 75 companies the past two year. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL)…
Corcoran looks for ‘transformation’ time as Speaker
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA One of the most memorable speeches by Richard Corcoran, who will officially become speaker of the Florida…
Speak out if you want Gulf Coast Rail Service restored
Senator Bill Nelson is asking the public to send in emails on their positions regarding the restoration of the Gulf Coast Rail Service, a passenger…
Studers to master develop ECUA site, dealing with Pensacola ‘powder keg’ [podcast]
Quint Studer says low wages and poor education have created a “powder keg” on the west side of Pensacola. He wants to see more smart…
People heard on Pensacola Beach toll issue [podcast]
For the past week, callers to “Pensacola Speaks†have complained about the lack of input on the Escambia Board of County Commissioners decision to do…
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival seeks grant applications
The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (GGAF) is proud to support art programs and outreach in our communities by offering grants to local arts organizations. Each…
Studer to take calls on ‘Pensacola Speaks’
Quint Studer will be my guest today at 5:10 p.m.on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We will discuss his upcoming PNJ column that focuses…
Pensacola to be designated an Old Spanish Trail city
A centennial reenactment of the second Old Spanish Trail (OST) auto highway association’s 1916 Pensacola conference will take place Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1–3, in…
Lionfish King crowned, FWC celebrates removal of more than 111,000 lionfish
Shortly after announcing the removal of more than 100,000 lionfish from Florida waters, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today presented a custom-made,…
Morgan for Governor?
BACKROOM BRIEFING: MORGAN MULLS RUN FOR GOVERNOR (Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE…
New Holiday Tradition: Onbikes Pensacola
When he lived in Tampa, Pensacola native Walker Wilson saw the impact of the non-profit Onbikes. The group of friends had organized a community bike…
Escambia County discusses how to regulate reefer madness
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner discussed this morning its positions on how the Florida Legislature should implement medical marijuana. The Committee of the…
Speaker Corcoran says local elected officials should do their own lobbying [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran discussed why he believes that city and county governments shouldn’t hire firms to lobby the Florida…
The future of medical pot dispensaries here
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. The board will consider the establishment of a lobbying position for the medical marijuana implementation, as follows:…
Grover Robinson likes idea of buying SunPasses for citizens [podcast]
One of the most talked about county decisions has been to completely automate the tollbooths on Pensacola Beach. Beginning Feb. 1, beach visitors must have…
Pensacola MESS Hall hosts Glow Night, Dec. 3
This winter, light a spark through science discovery. On December 3, the Pensacola MESS Hall will host Glow Night, part of our Saturday Night Science…
Pensacola Speaks today: Speaker Richard Corcoran and Grover Robinson
We will open “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA with Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson. He will be in the studio from 5:10-5:30 p.m….
