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The Escambia Children’s Trust will hold special meeting today at 9 a.m. in the conference room of the Early Learning Coalition, 1720 W. Fairfield Drive.  You can watch the meeting via Zoom…

Bayou Texar Lecture Series Kicks Off with Famed Designer by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Franco Lodato’s well of inspiration runs deep, with the designer turning to the natural world all around him in…

Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. And while…

For Leadership Pensacola (LeaP), the class project is a key part of its curriculum. This year, LeaP will meet a need of nonprofit Chamber members. To maximize the program’s impact on our…

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with viewing opportunities July 6-9. The elite U.S. Navy Blue Angels, our hometown heroes, will headline…

The Salvation Army in Pensacola is pleased to welcome new leaders, Captains Stephan and Ashlee Wildish. They assumed their position on June 26, 2022 and have quickly settled into their new surroundings…

PENSACOLA, FL–The longstanding Congressional moratorium protecting the eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida from offshore drilling expires on Thursday June 30, leaving the area with less protection against oil industry pressure to…

The Escambia Children’s Trust collects between $8-$10 million annually. Using the 2022 test scores in English Language Arts and Math provided by the Florida Department of Education for our elementary schools, I…

The Florida Department of Education has released the math scores for its school districts. Escambia grades 3-8 improved by 4 points over last year.  The district still trails the state average by 9…

The Davis family and Jewelers Trade Shop have committed a $100,000 gift to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The Foundation will name the imaging/cardiology waiting area, which is located on the first floor…

City Likely Sticking with Strong Mayor Governance by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The Pensacola City Council received a run-through of proposed changes to the city’s charter during a Monday afternoon workshop as members…

The City of Pensacola is conducting an Urban Forest Inventory of trees on city property and rights of way throughout the city, with a goal of better understanding and managing Pensacola’s urban…

We had a great show today. Councilman Jared Moore discusses the charter review workshop. Commissioner Steven Barry shares his thoughts on Rep. Jayer Williamson’s political legacy. Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier was my guest…

At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio in a suspected case of human smuggling, officials said Monday. An additional 16 people — 12 adults and four…

Applications for the Visit Pensacola board of directors are now open. Visit Pensacola is governed by an 11-member board. The positions of the board are diverse in region and employment so that…

The recent article on FPL’s consultant spying on Times-Union reporter Nate Monroe reminded me of a statement Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier made on my radio show last November when we discussed her interest…

By Ryan Dailey The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge is expected to rule Thursday on a request to block a new Florida law that bars abortions…

Council on Aging of West Florida’s annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out had its most successful event ever on June 24, collecting a total 472 fans, 467 air conditioner units,…

The Pensacola Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Tavarras Vonshay Thomas, who is wanted for 2 counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of 24-year-old…

Pensacola mayoral candidate Steve Sharp outlines his first 100 days plan – 22 for ’22. Democratic candidate for Congress Peggy Schiller discusses why she is running. Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson is on…