Testing Indicates Environmental Issues Along Waterfront by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly After testing last year revealed the presence of human waste in the waters along downtown Pensacola’s Bruce Beach, city officials expanded testing…
Gallery Night becomes ‘Fright Night’
On Friday, Oct. 21, from 5–9 pm, Gallery Night Pensacola’s theme of “Fright Night!” will highlight the art of the spooky season and that slight chill in the autumn air. Gallery Night…
Music City Hit Makers concert
Concert brings together Grammy-winning songwriters and the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable musical experience Pensacola, Fla.– October 7, 2022– On November 8, the University of West Florida and The Frank Brown…
PensaCan 2022 successful
PensaCan 2022 was a success, raising the equivalent of 16,820 healthy meals for neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties through donations of food and funds to Manna. In total,…
More West Cervantes crosswalks open next week
Seven new mid-block crosswalks will be activated on West Cervantes Street, between Dominquez and A Streets, the week of Monday, Oct. 17. The crossings are located between the following streets: Dominguez and…
State of the University
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the Institution’s accomplishments from the past year and outlined plans for the future during her 2022 State of the University Address on…
Halloween Market coming to downtown
Children are encouraged to dress in their most outrageous costumes for a special “Halloween Market” edition of the Palafox Market on Saturday, Oct. 29th. Vendor booths will be decorated for the autumn…
FDOT: Northbound Bridge over Carpenter’s Creek Set to Open Next Week
Chipley, Fla. – The Ninth Avenue northbound bridge over Carpenter’s Creek is slated to open next week. Two travel lanes in each direction will be open when traffic is placed in the…
Reminder: Soul Bowl is Saturday
The 30th annual Soul Bowl will be played at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM until 6:30 PM. The full-day youth football festival pits the crosstown rival SYSA…
Sheriff schedules Gun Violence Roundtable
The event will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W Desoto St. The Round Table will focus gun violence in Escambia County and…
Reminder: Two Food Events this weekend
At the 32nd WSRE PBS Wine & Food Classic, local chefs will contribute their time and resources to support public television during a weekend of culinary events. This year, two events are…
Next Slow Ride on Oct. 22
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town–the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride…
Arby’s making a difference
This fall, Arby’s will raise over $3 million as a part of their Make a Difference Campaign to deliver on their mission of “helping kids Dream Big and pursue their dreams with…
Lewis Bear Jr. honored with Life Service award
National Beer Wholesaler Association president and CEO Craig Purser and Board Chairman Peter Heimark jointly announced that Lewis Bear, Jr. would be receiving this year’s Life Service Award, the association’s highest honor….
Bubble Alley coming for Foo Foo Fest
Friends of Downtown Pensacola will help Pensacola’s Foo Foo Festival pop the cork on its annual 12-day cultural celebration Nov. 3 with the unveiling of 4,000 colorful bubbles hovering over the city’s…
Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund names Mostert CFO
Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, one of the region’s leading CPA and consulting firms with offices in Pensacola, Destin, Tampa, Orlando and Nashville, is pleased to announce that Jen Mostert, CPA, has been…
Cox event grants available
Local nonprofits that are planning community fundraising and awareness events in the Gulf Coast market are encouraged to apply for an event sponsorship from Cox Communications. Cox is currently accepting applications for…
Peanut Butter Challenge
The Peanut Butter Challenge is an annual jar collection for local food pantries hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension. Launched in the Florida Panhandle counties in 2012, it…
Allstate Foundation presents check to BBBS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce we recently received a $10,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation. For the past three years, The Allstate Foundation has presented BBBSNWFL…
Ayala challenges Moody in ‘Longshot’ bid
By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former Orlando-area State Attorney Aramis Ayala is making a “longshot” bid to unseat Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, saying a key issue…