The Florida Department of Education has posted a revised textbook list for K-5, which includes a second publisher, Big Ideas Learning, LLC. Based in Erie, Pa., the company has partnered with National…
Category: Politics
Restore the Watershed
Escambia County and the City of Pensacola are seeking the public’s input and comments on 15 proposed improvements to Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar. The community is invited to attend a “Restore…
Sounds familiar: Sewer connected to Stormwater
At the Agenda Review on Monday, the Pensacola City Council learned that raw sewage has contaminated the stormwater system that flows through the Tanyards and into Pensacola Bay near Bruce Beach. The…
Judy Bense has a new book, reception on April 28 [podcast]
Dr. Judy Bense, University of West Florida Professor and President Emeritus and founder of the UWF Archaeology program, has written a new book, “Presidios of Spanish West Florida.†UWF is hosting reception,…
Camp Connect – Blue Wahoos Stadium on April 30.
Elizabeth Wright of Covenant Care discusses Camp Connect, a bereavement day camp for children ages 6-17 who have suffered a loss, or those who have a terminally-ill loved one. At Camp Connect…
Cleaning up North Hill
The next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup will be on Saturday, April 30 in the North Hill area, including portions of surrounding neighborhoods. Please see the cleanup map for details. This event allows City of Pensacola Sanitation customers in…
Jayer can’t leave Florida House yet
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation, calling for a special session to consider legislation related to property insurance, reinsurance, changes to the Florida Building Code to improve the affordability of property…
Ethics in Business: Ed Ranelli [podcast]
Dr. Ed Ranelli talks about the Ethics in Business award and his love for the University of West Florida.
Marine Corps League’s Car Show, April 30 [podcast]
Bob Rivera previews the upcoming Marine Corps League’s Car Show at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Started in 2001 and has grown to one of…
The Spring/SCI award deadline extended to May 15
5 Fastest-Growing Businesses Awards application deadline extended to May 15. Your hard work deserves recognition! We want to celebrate businesses that are excelling in our community at the first-ever 5 Fastest-Growing Businesses…
HBA Home & Product Expo this weekend [podcast]
The Home Builders Association of West Florida invites the public to attend the largest local showcase of homebuilding, remodeling and landscaping products and services at the Home & Product Expo this weekend…
Presser Notes: Flying, Sailing & Catching the Sun
by Jeremy Morrison Having recently returned from a municipal scouting mission to Savannah, Ga., Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson was abuzz recounting the trip Monday during his weekly press conference. “We’re back and…