Fiesta of Five Flags today announced the 2016 Pensacola Seafood Festival entertainment lineup. Smithfield, one of the country music scene’s newest additions, will be kicking off our Friday night in Bartram Park….
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Podcast: Abraham Lincoln as a father
Pensacola historian Alan Manning discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” his book “Father Lincoln.” He discussed a human side of Abraham Lincoln that has previously been explored by historians. Manning talked about how…
City refuses to release pension information
Inweekly requested last week information on the City of Pensacola employees who have retired and later rehired – process known as “double-dipping.” The employee enters DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program), completes the…
Chromebook: valuable resource, not a silver bullet
The PNJ reports that the Escambia County School District will have Chromebooks in the hands of all its students, grades 3-12, by Dec. 31. Chromebooks in the classroom are a national trend….
Pensacola Speaks: local author Alan Manning
During the first half hour, Alan Manning will discuss his acclaimed book “Father Lincoln: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys – Robert, Eddy, Willie and Tad.”
The Hiding Place musical coming to Pensacola, Sept 2-4
Writer & Director Stephen Joseph Burke will once again present his original theatrical musical production “The Hiding Place: Life of Corrie Ten Boom” at the REX Theatre in downtown Pensacola on Labor…
Dosev and Gaetz squared off at the debate [podcast]
The latest GOP Congressional debate to decide who will replace Rep. Jeff Miller had plenty of fireworks Saturday night at Milton High School. Businessman and Marine Corps veteran challenged State Rep. Matt…
Local gamer and son complete Pokemon Go quest
After hundreds of hours, and more than 114 miles of walking in efforts to collect the addictive Pokemon, Pensacola resident Jonathan Bryant is confirmed to have collected all 142 of the elusive…
Broxson leads Hill in fundraising for Senate race
The News Service of Florida reports that State Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, has loaned $50,000 to his campaign as he tangles with Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola Beach, for a Northwest Florida…
Argos ready to suit up for first football season [podcast]
The University of West Florida plays its first football game on Sept. 3 in Naples, Fla. against Ave Maria University. Dr. Judy Bense, UWF president, can’t wait. “I had lunch with the…
Pensacola airport fares vs. Florida and Gulf Coast airports
The Pensacola International Airport ranks 15th among Florida’s 20 airports when it comes to average airfares, according to FAA report for the first quarter of 2016. It’s second among airports along our…
GOP Congressional Debate tonight at Milton High, 6:30 pm
I will be a panelist tonight for the third GOP Congressional Debate that will be held at Milton High School at 6:30 p.m. News Talk 1370 WCOA will broadcast the event live….
Escambia Co. Democrats host a Candidate Meet & Greet, Aug. 15
All Democrats are invited to attend a Candidates Meet & Greet Democratic Fundraiser. Local Democratic candidates will be the special guests of the Escambia County Democratic Party for the evening. The Meet…
SETSCO announces classes starting in August
Rosters are filling at the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company for this fall’s menu of Shakespeare-related classes. In addition to acting, the conservatory offers courses in stage combat, improvisation, monologue performance, and the…
Pensacola CAN meets Aug. 4
Pensacola CAN, a new nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, is seeking ideas for projects to improve the community. The organization plans to offer financial and management support to grassroots groups making positive change in…
Pensacola Children’s Chorus announces auditions for 2016-2017 season
Two audition sessions will be held for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus’ 27th Season at the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center, 46 East Chase Street. Aug. 4: 8th Grade will be auditioned on Saturday,…
Keep Pensacola Beautiful has new director
Keep Pensacola Beautiful would like to welcome its new Executive Director, Christopher Wise, who came on board mid-July. Christopher Wise is a Florida native and comes to Keep Pensacola Beautiful with over…
Rally 2016 begins next week
The “RALLY 2016†candidate forum for primary elections in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties will air live, starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday–Thursday, Aug. 2–4 on WSRE. Races have been scheduled…
Reader participation: Pick a destination and compare fares
The City of Pensacola boasts the Pensacola International Airport has the lowest rates in region – which includes Gulfport-Biloxi, Mobile, Okaloosa County and Tallahassee. We found the current fares aren’t, but we…
Blowout Bag Sale returns Aug. 6
Friends of the West Florida Public Library have this message: Summertime, and the living is easy! You may have eased on through that stack of summer reading, but you can always restock…