The City of Pensacola is excited to announce a $637,060 funding award from the Florida Department of Transportation for a multi-use path at Hollice T. Williams Park, which will provide enhanced connectivity…
ECT executive director lists accomplishments and challenges
As part of her recent evaluation, Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Tammy Greer listed her accomplishments and challenges. Under her accomplishments, she listed regular work items such as reviewing prior board minutes,…
Wedding at St. Johns Cemetery
For the first time since the cemetery’s establishment in 1876, St. Johns is hosting a wedding in its Gatehouse chapel. St. Johns is one of Pensacola’s most historic cemeteries founded by masons…
Podcast: Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush
BOOK SIGNING WITH DR. RUSSELL LEVENSON Tuesday, Dec. 13 ~ 6-8 p.m. ~ Christ Church Parish Hall Join us for a special evening with Dr. Russell Levenson as he discusses his new…
Podcast: Children’s Trust concerns
Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May is questioning the grant review process used by the Escambia Children’s Trust and whether its dealing with the disparities in the community that the fund is supposed…
Real News: Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
This afternoon, the Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on funding $460,000 to support a Local Government Area of Opportunity application for Kupfrian Manor for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s RFA 2022-201 Housing Credit….
Lefevers to step down from The NISSI Project
Effective March 1, 2023, the President and CEO Sara Lefevers of The NISSI Project (Network of Immediate Services for Survivors International) based out or Pensacola, FL will resign. Organization In search for…
Children’s Trust has another $4.3 million on its agenda
Aside from the sole-source grants mentioned on Friday, The Escambia Children’s Trust Board will consider tomorrow evening awarding grants totaling $4.3 million for out-of-school-time programs Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald…
Podcast: Broadband rebid
NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is resoliciting bids for a company to high-speed internet to North Escambia businesses and homes. The Board of County Commissioners had approved into a memorandum of understanding with…
Lawmakers deal with attorney fees, not salaries of insurance CEOs
Insurance Proposals Could Bring Big Changes By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With a special legislative session poised to start, the Florida House and Senate late Friday released…
Podcast: Shinnick leaves UWF with a winning legacy
Baltimore native Pete Shinnick, who guided the University of West Florida (UWF) to a Division II national championship in 2019 and playoff appearances in four of the last five seasons played, has…
UWF Coach Shinnick departs for Towson
Will Kennedy will be my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” tomorrow at 7:30 to discuss this. From the UWF Athletic Department: The University of West Florida has announced that…
Real News: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
UWF Argos travel to Big Rapids, Michigan to play the defending national champs Ferris State Bulldogs. Will Kennedy previews the game. The holiday classic comes to life in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute…
What is Children’s Trust for? Outcomes? Measurements?
The full text of the referendum: “In order to provide additional early childhood education, safety, developmental, preventative, health and wellbeing services, including after school and summer enrichment programs, should an independent special…
Children’s Trust may pay for Sheriff’s VR training and crime center
In 2020, the Escambia County voters approved the creation of the Escambia Children’s Trust that would be funded by increasing property taxes $8-$10 million annually. The Trust’s board next Tuesday will vote…
Something’s wrong @ Humane Society
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8th, 2022 Media Contact: WeTheOrganization@pensacolahumane.org Pensacola Humane Society Staff, Volunteers and Fosters Take a Stand against the Board for Mismanagement, Misappropriation of Funds and Violations to Bylaws (Pensacola…
Real News: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022
Approximately two dozen shell casings from a high-powered rifle damaged two electrical substations in North Carolina, knocking out power to 40,000 customers. At least five electricity substation attacks in Washington and Oregon…
IP hands out $63K
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill Awards $63,000 in Grants to Support 21 Local Non-Profit Projects PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (Dec. 8, 2022) – International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has awarded $63,000 in International Paper Foundation grants…
Podcast: Trafficking lawsuit filed against Red Roof Inn
Last month, the Benoit Law Firm, PLLC, joined by Levin Papantonio Rafferty (LPR), filed a lawsuit against Red Roof Inns and Red Roof Franchising, LLC, and other local hotel entities on behalf…
More public art coming
The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend a public art unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the installation of the Chute…