By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State insurance regulators last week signed off on a plan that will lead to policyholders throughout Florida paying extra on their bills…
Bergosh wants to ‘liberate’ Perdido Key beaches
Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh is pursuing more clarification on the 75-foot public beach easement on Perdido Key and whether it applies to more than the 64 lots uncovered last week. “We…
Podcast: Waverly, City moving ahead
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves shares the latest update on the Waverly on Garden Street. The grocery store and apartments may be the first phase as the city works on timelines for street…
UWF to celebrate Day of Giving on April 20
University of West Florida Argonauts from across the country and around the world will come together to support the University and its programs on UWF’s fifth annual Day of Giving scheduled for…
UWF’s Argo Bond Fund places first
The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund won first place among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s (Q.G.A.M.E.) annual conference global portfolio competition…
How did Perdido Key beaches become private?
For years, locals wanting to enjoy the surf and sand on Perdido Key have been confronted with No Trespassing Signs behind the row of condominiums that limited their beach access to the…
Beyond Van Gogh tickets go on sale tomorrow
Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a…
Showtime tickets on sale
Tickets now available for Pensacola Children’s Chorus’s (PCC) – Showtime,the best of stage and screen! Reserve your tickets for PCC’s third and final concert of the season, scheduled to debut at the Saenger Theatre,…
Gardening Event hosted by Magdalene set for April 15
Gardening Event hosted by Magdalene’s Inc. on Saturday, April 15at 9:30 a.m. at Magdalene’s on 3268 Fordham Road in Gulf Breeze. Here is the info contained in the flier for easier access….
Interest meeting for Welcome Sign on Thursday
The City of Pensacola is hosting an interest meeting for any artists or designers interested in submitting a design for the Pensacola welcome sign structure contest, which is underway now through April…
Coffee with the Commissioner on April 12
Join District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh at his virtual 82nd Coffee with the Commissioner event Wednesday, April 12. This month, Commissioner Bergosh will stream Coffee with the Commissioner live at 7 a.m. from…
Teachers and schools invited to apply for Cox Charities Education Grant
Local teachers and schools are encouraged to submit applications for funding through Cox Charities Innovation in Education grants by Friday, April 21. Cox employees contribute all year to the Cox Charities program…
Real News: Monday, April 10, 2023
Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh recaps the April 6 commission meeting and discusses OLF-8 sale, Lifeguards for Perdido and the new offices for the Medical Examiner. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses why…
Gun deaths among kids rose 50% from 2019 to 2021
Recent analysis of the latest annual mortality statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Pew Research Center found the number of children and teens killed by gunfire…
UWF Founders Week, April 15-20
The University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its fifth annual Founders Week, which will be held April 15-20. Founders…
10 Big Issues At Legislative Halftime
By Jim Saunders.The News Service of Florida Florida lawmakers Wednesday reached the halfway point in this year’s 60-day legislative session. The House and Senate have passed high-profile bills involving issues such as…
Pensacola Climate Rally rescheduled due to climate
Pensacola Climate Rally rescheduled to April 15 due to rain (originally scheduled for April 8) What: Pensacola Climate Rally Where: Plaza de Luna, 900 S. Palafox St., Pensacola When: Saturday April 15,…
Real News: Friday, April 7, 2023
Bill Vilona previews the Blue Wahoos’ season opener. Matt Wolfe loves “Air” and expects a big weekend for new Super Mario movie. Moms Collective hosts Bloom 2023 on Saturday, April 15. Jane…
Home Buyout Grants
Escambia County will hold two public meetings to discuss the county’s participation in the Hurricane Sally Voluntary Home Buyout Grants process. The meetings will be held April 12 at 3 p.m. and…
April 6 issue on the stands
‘Tis the Season Blue Wahoos’ 2023 Season Preview ‘Tis the season for homestands, grand slams and rooting for the home team. It’s officially baseball season, and in Pensacola that means the Blue…