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Presser Notes: Airport Soars, Prioritizing Power & Long-viewing Homelessness

By Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola International Airport is currently dubbed the “Intergalactic” airport, an annual designation recognizing the local Pensacon event later this month, which…

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Escambia County gets resilience grant

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the state of Florida announced the award of over $404 million in grant funding for 113 environmental resilience projects across the…

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New hire at the city: Arborist Kris Stultz

Kris Stultz has been selected as the new Arborist for the City of Pensacola, bringing more than 40 years of arboriculture experience to this newly…

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New AFP West Florida Chapter board

Association of Fundraising Professionals advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. AFP West Florida Chapter today announced its 2022…

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Police offer info on Jan. 22 shooting an subsequent SWAT callout

From PPD: On January 22, 2022 at approximately 3:00 AM, two individuals in a vehicle were stopped at the red light at Palafox St and…

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Airport breaks records

The numbers are in: Passenger travel through Pensacola International Airport has climbed back to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, Pensacola’s airport has broken its own record, beating 2019’s…

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Foo Foo Fest kick-off info

Today, Pensacola’s Foo Foo Festival officially announced its plans for its eighth annual events, taking place Nov. 3-14. Via a virtual and in-person kickoff, the…

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UWF, United Way partner to help with tax returns

United Way of West Florida offers free tax assistance programs for individuals and families with an annual income of $73,000 or less. UWF students will…

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Sun Belt’s Annual Dribble Drive

The Sun Belt’s Annual Dribble Drive is scheduled for Saturday, March 5  beginning at 1 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center. Children ages 3-12 are…

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Help with utility payments

Homeowners in the City of Pensacola with overdue or back mortgage and/or utility payments may be eligible for assistance through the city’s Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus…

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City completes Cross Street drainage project

The City of Pensacola has installed drainage improvements at the intersection of Cross Street and 6th Avenue to mitigate historical flooding issues, saving nearly $500,000…

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Breaking: Baptist has plan for affordable housing

On WCOA this morning, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson shared Baptist Health Care has a plan for its Moreno Street campus that will include affordable housing….

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