Category: News
PenAir launches ‘Old Glory’ program
PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the launch of its “Old Glory” flag retirement program, a new initiative dedicated to the respectful retirement…
Daily Outtakes: Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Election Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reports that 27,832 votes have been cast – 14,570 vote-by-mail ballots and 13,265 early voters – for the 2024…
PACs smear opponents final weekend before Aug. 20 primary
Five days after Rep. Michelle Salzman’s super PAC, Committee to Protect Florida, sent a race-baiting mailer attacking Walker Wilson as a Democrat to benefit Ashlee…
Real News: Restaurant Week
The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blues Café and Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano will once again team up to present Summer Restaurant…
Breaking: Blue Wahoos giving away Taylor Swift concert tickets
Just received: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are giving away two tickets to Taylor Swift’s October 25 concert at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans as…
UWF Argo Football Preview
Will Kennedy previews the 2024 University of West Florida Argos football season. The team is ranked 12th nationally, and Gulf South Conference coaches have picked…
#UKunduGood promotes positive change
The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has launched #UKunduGood, a social good campaign designed to ignite positive change and foster a sense of community…
Calkins PAC backs Calkins wife
I received another text from America First Alliance, the PAC run by Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Lee Calkins’s grandmother. Granny Sorenson likes Moms for…
Debuts: Alien, Awkwafina, Carl Hiassen, and Bob Newhart
We’re returning to space this weekend with the latest film in the “Aliens” franchise. “Alien: Romulus” is the 7th “Alien” film since 1979. It’s unconnected…
Escambia County doubles assistance to residents in need
County Assistance Programs Provide Over $3.2 Million to Residents in Need Escambia County has provided assistance totaling over $3.2 million this fiscal year to residents…
Daily Outtakes: PAC interference, Calkins, Salzman
Escambia County voters finally have something over on Santa Rosa County. Escambia doesn’t have to deal with James Calkins and weird political action committees. However,…
Real News Women Build, South Awards and Full shows
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s annual 11th Women Build will be a historic one for the affiliate, as this year’s fundraising efforts will help Women Build…
Scott meets with local veterans
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott made a campaign stop in southwest Escambia County yesterday at Warrior Beer Company. The theme was supporting our military veterans, which…
UWF students arrive on campus today
Students are arriving at the University of West Florida today. The university is experiencing unprecedented growth. Dr. Martha Saunders told us UWF thrives by constantly…
Salzman disavows ‘blackface’ mailer
State Rep. Michelle Salzman sent the following text: “I had no knowledge of the mailer, and was not consulted about any negative mail. I adore…
Foo Foo Fest launches new website
The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival has launched the 2024 Foo Foo Festival website, detailing the day-by-day calendar of events for the 11th annual iteration, with…
Daily Outtakes: Blockbuster Buzz
It appears Jubilee Development Group may have funded the “blackface mailer” sent to District 4 via Mark Zubaly’s Committee to Protect Florida. On July 30,…
Real News: ‘Blackface,’ Chip’s Endorsement and more
Mark Zubaly, the architect behind the “blackface” mailer, had to pay $50,000 to settle a defamation lawsuit in Santa Rosa County. Attorney Alex Andrade has…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity honored
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology industry and workforce, honored the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity with the Pathway Champions: Cybersecurity…
Mayor on 24 for ’24
Shortly after the beginning of the year, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves unveiled his top priorities for the city, calling them his “24 for ’24.” They…
