Mayor Ashton Hayward raised another $11,200 in April to put his campaign funding for his re-election at $103,325. His two challengers are trailing far behind in fundraising, Councilman Charles Bare $2,275 (April…
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UWF president responds to faculty senate request for pay raise
Dear Colleagues: I sincerely regret that my schedule did not allow for my attendance at the May 9 Faculty Senate meeting. I chair the Florida Public Archeology Network Board and this statewide…
DIB wants on input on Downtown parking, May 13
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD (DIB) HOLDS INFORMATIONAL & INPUT PARKING MEETING WHAT: The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) will hold an informational parking meeting to discuss the current and future plans for parking in…
Open Mic for Open Books, May 20
“When the Floods Came†Open Mic for Open Books Hosted by West Florida Literary Federation Tuesday, May 20 6:30 Refreshments 7:00 Readings Begin Second Floor, Pensacola Cultural Center “The Flood: Parts I…
Jazz Gumbo, May 19
Who: Jazz Society of Pensacola presents What: Jazz Gumbo, featuring Infusion! When: Monday, May 19, 6:30 PM. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Where: Seville Quarter, Phineas Phogg room, 130 E. Government St.,…
Manna Food Pantry recovery will be slow
DeeDee Flounlacker, executive director for Manna, and her board president, Jay Bradshaw, were at Hopjacks to visit with Gov. Rick Scott this morning. Flounlacker said that it will be 7-12 weeks before…
West Florida Lady Jags championship game streaming live, 10 a.m.
The West Florida Lady Jaguars softball game Thursday at 10am CT will have A free internet audio stream available on most devices. With the blessing of Catholic High, Cliff Early will be…
United Way: Wednesday, May 7 p.m. update
WEBSITE Live to Accept Donations to help NWFL Recover As you may know we have established a disaster fund that will be utilized to help citizens across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and…
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s team up for National Women Build Week, May 11
More than 13,000 volunteers are expected to partner with 300 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country to help build affordable housing in their local communities in recognition of National Women Build…
ACE issues Request for Proposals for marketing and promoton for Fall Art and Culture Festival
Art, Culture and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) announced the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the marketing and promotion of a multi-day fall art and cultural festival to be held in November. The mission…
Inmates tell WKRG about smell of gas days before blast
WKRG interviewed Malissa Purifoy, who was released from the jail the day before the explosion. Purifoy said, “For a couple of days we had smelled a gas smell and we complained to…
Hot Glass, Cold Brew, May 9, for storm recovery
First City Art Center (FCAC) is reigniting its HOT GLASS, COLD BREW (HGCB) Flower Power Edition on Fri., May 9, 2014, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1060 N. Guillemard St….
Palafox Wine Walk to benefit Manna Food Pantries
The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) and organizers of the Palafox Wine Walk announced today half the proceeds from the May Wine Walk will benefit Manna Food Pantries. In light of the extensive…
National Climate Assessment report links flooding, other conditions, to climate change
A new U.S. government report released today finds that climate change is having a broad impact on both weather and the economy. The third National Climate Assessment (NCA) focuses on the U.S….
Studer Supports Fish Hatchery
Quint Studer sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council on Monday, May 5 in support of the proposed fish hatchery at Bruce Beach. He wanted to clear up his position on…
Palafox Wine Walk, May 10
The Palafox Wine Walk is an exclusive, one of a kind experience allowing guests to sample newly released wines from boutique vendors while strolling between some of the best shops on Palafox….
Jazz Jam tonight
Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session, with a great professional “house band”:Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve Gilmore (bass), and Fred Domulot (drums). The beauty…
UWF takes $3.8 million budget hit
This letter was sent by UWF President Judy Bense to her faculty and staff: Dear Campus Community, I wish to extend my well wishes to everyone impacted by the storm last Tuesday…
Hayward: We will rebuild
From Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward: Dear Neighbors: I know many of you have suffered because of this week’s severe weather. Many of you experienced flooding or other damage to your homes, businesses,…
Weekend Buzz: Jail story unfolding
More than 26 inches of water in the basement At the Thursday afternoon press conference, Director of Corrections Gordon Pike told the media that the basement only had 26 inches of water…