By JIM SAUNDERS AND TOM URBAN THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida high-school students have largely kicked the cigarette habit. But many have found another way to get nicotine fixes. A state…
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Send nominations for National Philanthropy Day
The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter has announced that nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon are now open. The 2014 winners included The Bear Family Foundation; Buzz…
UWF Innovation Institute continues CoderDoJo movement and hosts programming classes for kids
Press release: University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids, ages 7-17, to engage in a fun learning experience, where they will learn how to code…
Gannett tackles political corruption across the state
Gannett, owner of the Pensacola News Journal and several other newspapers in Florida, has proposed an anti-corruption bill for 2016 Florida legislative session. Twenty state attorneys are also supporting the bill. The…
Favor House: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
FavorHouse is hosting open house and awareness event 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the FavorHouse Counseling Center, 2001 W. Blount St. “Stand against Domestic Violence Light our Community purple†seeks to…
Pensacola Sports Association honored
Press release: The Florida Sports Foundation (FSF) recently honored Executive Director Ray Palmer and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) with a 2015 Florida Sports Leadership Award. The organization was recognized for its…
CMPA votes to build a ‘permanent solution’ to rickety fence
The Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees voted to replace the left field that is being held up by 2×4’s with a permanent fence. The cost to build the new fence,…
Three days until Pensacola Seafood Festival
Press release: Savor delicious seafood and enjoy the historic surroundings of downtown Pensacola during the 38th annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, produced by Fiesta of Five Flags. The FREE three day festival will…
Buzz: Another death in the Escambia County Jail – Update
There has been another death at the Escambia County Jail, the fifth in past 11 months. Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons told Inweekly that a male prisoner was found in his cell…
Lawmaker wants to phase out sales tax on commercial rentals
A Florida House Republican wants to phase out a heavily discussed tax on the rental of commercial property over the next decade. Rep. Larry Ahern, R-Seminole, filed a bill (HB 215) this…
Sept. 22 podcasts: Pensacola history and Northwest Florida high school athletics
Yesterday, I interviewed University of Houston professor Matt Clavin about Pensacola serving as refuge for runaway slaves in the decades before the Civil War. I also talked with Ed Spears about his…
Step Up for Kids: childhood hunger in our community
Covenant Hospice, Gulf Power, Levin Law Firm, Farm Share, Public Policy 4 Kids, The Pensacola Welcome Committee and Every Child Matters Education Fund are co-sponsoring “Childhood Hunger: Community Impacts & Solutions,†a…
Free entrance to all National Parks on Saturday
Press release: This Saturday, September 26, celebrate National Public Lands Day by heading to a national park to play, learn, serve, or work. The 22nd annual event will feature free admission to…
Jeb Bush announces Escambia County campaign team
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has announced his Escambia County campaign team. It’s a Who’s Who of community leaders and elected officials. Mayor Ashton Hayward isn’t listed. In 2012, the mayor campaigned…
UWF men’s soccer makes Top 20
Press release: The University of West Florida men’s soccer team moved up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings on Tuesday, leaping eight spots to No. 17. With Gulf South…
History: Philip D. Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge
With all the discussion of the $600-million replacement for the bridge that connects Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, I thought you might enjoy reading this “Public Record” column on the official name for…
Outside agencies may have funding issues at BCC
At tonight’s budget hearing, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is voting on the funding for outside agencies. According to county staff, several well-known agencies have not submitted the complete packages required…
Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the county. He talked about master planning Perdido…
Education board pushes for higher standards
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Board of Education members are pushing for Florida officials to use the transition to a new standardized test as an opportunity to boost…
President to address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club….’Jefferson,’ not Obama
Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson†to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who better to explain what the founders of…