University of West Florida Argonauts and friends are invited to support the University of West Florida and its programs on UWF’s sixth annual Day of Giving scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Alumni,…
Visit Pensacola grant workshop today
Visit Pensacola is now accepting applications for events taking place October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. The grant deadline is June 4, at 12 p.m. and applications must be submitted electronically….
Daily Outtakes: Lawmakers’ cash
In District 1, State Rep. Michelle Salzman continued to burn through her campaign checking account. Since January 2023, Salzman has raised $114,892 and spent most of it, except for $8,809 she had…
Who was on the first Power List?
Times have changed since June 2007, thank goodness 1-10 Fred Levin, trial attorney and founder Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Echsner & Proctor Lacey Collier, U.S. District Court judge; chairman Community Maritime Park…
Ice Flyers Show Mettle, But Lose Heartbreaker
Game 1 Of Playoff Series Vs. Peoria By Bill Vilona Ice Flyers Correspondent The Ice Flyers played the style they wanted, the effort they needed and got exceptional goaltending to be on…
Daily Outtakes: UWF launches capital campaign w/new stadium
By Tom St. Myer The University of West Florida launched the public phase of its “Here for Good” capital campaign with the announcement that a new football stadium is coming to campus….
Black Founders’ Innovation Summit
Innovators and entrepreneurs from across Florida and the Southeast will attend the two-day Black Founders’ Innovation Summit on April 19-20 in Pensacola. The summit brings together like-minded individuals and organizations committed to…
2nd Annual Cops, Cars and Crawfish
The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation will host the 2nd annual Cops, Cars, and Crawfish community event on Saturday, April 20th. The event will be held at 5 Flags Speedway, located at 7451…
Party with Penguins
Mississippi Aquarium will officially launch a capital campaign to raise the remaining $3 million dollars needed to build a permanent on-campus penguin exhibit. The Penguin House Party is one of a few…
Blues on the Bay returns
Organizers of the free Blues on the Bay concert series have announced performance dates for 2024 at the Community Maritime Park amphitheater. Kicking off the 11th season on Sunday, April 14, is…
Daily Outtakes: Martha Saunders tops Power List
The most audacious and anticipated list in Pensacola is the Power List. Who would dare to rank people based on their influence and risk upsetting elected officials, advertisers, and the good old…
Courthouses closing
The Escambia and Santa Rosa County courthouses will close at 1 p.m. today due to the incoming severe weather. The Walton County courthouse will close at 3 p.m. Okaloosa County courthouses will…
Waterfront Rescue Mission opens severe weather shelter
Waterfront Rescue Mission has opened its severe weather shelter on Wednesday, April 10, for individuals seeking temporary shelter from the storm. There will be no fee for anyone seeking shelter from the…
Daily Outtakes: Severe Weather Day
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties face an enhanced to moderate risk of severe storms this afternoon and into the evening. In the thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 80 mph are possible….
Real News: Hockey, City and NCAA Final Four
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are in a best-of-three playoff series with the Peoria Rivermen. Owner Greg Harris has the details. Listen to the podcast. UWF women’s basketball coach Stephanie Yelton watched the…
HCA Florida West Hospital: 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award
HCA Florida West Hospital is honored to announce the hospital has been recognized with a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, a comprehensive database of ratings and comparisons for physicians, hospitals…
Escambia schools closed tomorrow
Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed and all extra-curricular activities canceled on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, due to possible severe weather…
Presser Notes – April 9
Cyber Attack Update In accordance with the city’s protocol, Mayor D.C. Reeves is not directly involved in the cyber attack investigation. The FDLE and FBI are responsible for releasing any statements. The…
Infant mortality a statewide issue
In the April 4 issue, I wrote about Escambia County’s high infant mortality rate. For counties with at least 3,000 births annually, we have the highest rate. Read Dying to Early. WalletHub…
Caldwell joins with Tuscaloosa group
New brand: Caldwell Architects Caldwell Associates Architects, Inc. announced today that Ellis Architects of Tuscaloosa, AL has joined the company – regionally expanding their dynamic practice across the Southeast. This effort culminates…