Winners & Losers: STEM-TALK The Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) podcast has earned another accolade, winning the bronze award in the third annual Signal Awards for Best General Health and Wellness podcast. Dr. Ken Ford, IHMC co-founder and CEO, co-hosts the podcast with colleagues from IHMC, including Drs. Dawn Kernagis, Marcas Bamman and Tommy Wood. Who else made the list? Read more.
Outtakes: Listen to the Majority – The majority of Floridians has spoken. They believe the restrictions the Florida Legislature has placed on abortion are too extreme. Unfortunately, few believe Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers will repeal the 2023 law that banned abortion after six weeks with limited exceptions for the life of the woman, rape or incest. Read more.
Specialists Lend a Hand to City’s Homeless – Escambia County is in the midst of a community-wide effort to reduce homelessness, and the Pensacola Police Department’s community response specialists are on the front lines. Read more.
The Buzz 11/14/24: Pensacola Habitat for Humanity wrapped up its inaugural Pride Build campaign with a three-day build week, as 37 volunteers worked to promote inclusion and community with a first-of-its-kind event in the Pensacola area. Read more.
How to Stay Engaged After the Election: Voting is just one step in an ongoing process. If you’re committed to building a more equitable and sustainable community (and we really hope you are), the real work has always extended beyond the ballot box. Here are some ways to stay engaged in politics and organizing on a local level. Read more.
News of the Weird: Early on Nov. 4, a British tourist made an alarming entrance at an internet cafe near his hotel in Pattaya, Thailand, Metro News reported. First, staff at the Freelancer Hotel heard groans and banging coming from his room—which wasn’t necessarily unusual in the red-light district. But then the 51-year-old man fell from a balcony and through the ceiling of the adjacent cafe. Read more.
