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Can One Pill a Day Prevent HIV? Community Forum with Dr. Kenneth Mayer
Press Release: Dr. Kenneth Mayer, globally known for his progressive work and research regarding HIV/AIDS, will be visiting Pensacola next week to discuss new methods in HIV prevention. The community forum will…
Ryan Wiggins: What the heck is going on in Tallahassee
Ryan Wiggins, founder of Full Impact Strategies, talks on Pensacola Speaks about the circus going on in Tallahassee. She gives an update on Charlotte’s Web – she is very positive of what’s…
Out from behind the memos, Hayward speaks to WCOA
On Friday, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was a guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Good Morning Gulf Coast” with Don Parker and Jim Sanborn. The mayor talked about CBRE, his vision for…
Seville Rotary Cornhole Classic
Press release: Seville Rotary’s annual Cornhole Classic will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 12 pm at Seville Quarter. This will be a 2-person team, double elimination style format tournament. All…
Weekly State Roundup: Bills living, dying and in limbo
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA On a week when Jimmy Buffett came to the Capitol, one major piece of legislation ended up happily ever after. But others were getting…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, April 12-18
University of West Florida Upcoming Events April 12-18, 2015 Below are upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Media interested in additional information should contact news@uwf.edu. Title: Spring Explore UWF (H.S….
Inweekly April 2011 Flashback: 50 Best Places to Eat
At Inweekly, we love to eat. For our 2011 Annual Spring EAT! Issue, our staff, with a little help from some anonymous foodies, have put together the first ever “Top 50 Places…
Judge throws out Charlotte’s Web rules challenge
An administrative law judge Friday dismissed a challenge to a proposed regulatory framework for carrying out a 2014 law that allows limited types of non-euphoric medical marijuana in Florida. The challenge was…
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for Escambia County opens next month
Pensacola Humane Society reports Pensacola is on its way to becoming a no-kill community with the dedication of the Barbara Grice Memorial Spay & Neuter Clinic at the Pensacola Humane Society on…
49th Annual Pensacola State College Art Student Honors Exhibition opens April 13
The 49th Annual Pensacola State College Art Student Honors Exhibition is featured April 13 – May 6 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus….
Tonight, author and humorist Michael Rubin at PSC
Nationally acclaimed author and humorist Michael Rubin will be speak at Pensacola State College at 7 p.m. tonight at the Ashmore Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. His…
Big Spring Book Sale set for April 24-26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction April 24, 25…
Tiger Bay tackles Climate Change
Dr. Robert Bindschadler, NASA Scientist, Emeritus, will be the guest speaker April 17 at the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club. Bindschadler, an active Antarctic field researcher for the past 25 years, will speak…
Inweekly April 2005 Flashback: Don Gaetz emerges as a powerhouse
In 2005, Okaloosa County School Superintendent Don Gaetz was getting ready to run for Florida Senate. His most likely opponent was expected to State Rep. Holly Benson. Benson would drop out, run…
PS Today: Ryan Wiggins on inside Florida Legislature
On Pensacola Speaks today, I will have Ryan Wiggins, owner of Full Contact Strategies and #72 on the Inweekly Power List. She will update us on how lawmakers are dealing with Charlotte’s…
SoGo Saturday tomorrow
Press Release: Looking for something to do on a beautiful, spring Saturday? Come and enjoy Pensacola’s beautiful downtown with the merchants of the SOGO District. On Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m….
Senators frustrated over rules challenges push Charlotte’s Web fix
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing frustration with delays in getting non-euphoric cannabis to patients, a Florida Senate panel Thursday pushed forward a revised attempt to create a regulatory…
PS Podcasts: Stan Connally and Cindi Bear Bonner on 2015 Power List
Yesterday on Pensacola Speaks, I interviewed Cindi Bear Bonner about her family being on the 2015 Power List. In the second half hour, I talked with Gulf Power CEO Stan Connally on…
USO Northwest Florida recognizes its 400 volunteers
USO Northwest Florida Recognizes its 400 Volunteers During USO Northwest Florida Recognizes its 400 Volunteers and Gives Community a Chance to Help Make a Difference Volunteers make it possible for USO NWFL…