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Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola-area nonprofit that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality, awarded grants to four Pensacola Bay area charities on Sunday, June 26 at its 8th annual membership meeting. The 174 members…

District 1 School Board member Kevin Adams talks the new community clinic for Pine Forest High School and the surrounding neighborhood.

City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Sherri Myers sent out this email to her fellow candidates: To all candidates for mayor of the city of Pensacola D.C. Reeves Steve Sharp Jewel Cannada –Wynn…

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Nearly 150 laws that Florida legislators passed this year are set to hit the books Friday. The new laws range from a…

Governor, In signing CS/HB 1583 you have signed into law an unconstitutional ex post facto law because it seeks to apply retroactively to candidate qualifying for the 2022 elections which has already…

Press Release: Publix Employee Wins New Kia from United Way of West Florida Pensacola, FL –  Melissa Hall thought she was in trouble when her supervisor wanted to talk to her. Instead, she…

Nate Monroe, a political reporter for the Gannett-owned daily newspaper in Jacksonville, was followed by a consulting firm hired by Florida Power & Light while on vacation with his fiancé in Pensacola…

Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Four years ago, Andrew Gillum celebrated a stunning win in the…

Retired Lt. Col. Andrew Del Gaudio challenges veterans to step up and get involved in their communities. Pensacola Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses why she supports a feasibility study on the city taking…

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A controversial measure that would have given businesses power to sue cities and counties to recoup lost profits was among five bills…

September 2021 was about county leadership: Commissioner Doug Underhill being censured, the recording of the BCC meeting, my response to PNJ attacks and Bergosh on yet another Childers memo.

I weigh in on PNJ’s view that the Board of County Commissioners shouldn’t hire legal representation. TDC chair David Bear discusses why County Clerk Pam Childers is so upset about the Tourist…

Here are four of the most played podcasts from the first month of our radio show – David Morgan on his statue, Rep. State Jayer Williamson on his dad, Atty Sam Geisler…

By a 2-1 vote, the First District Court of Appeal has denied the city of Pensacola’s motions for a rehearing, clarification, and certification of questions of great public importance related to its…

DeSantis Vetoes Alimony Overhaul –says retroactive clause made it unconstitutional By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — Acting on one of the most emotionally charged issues of the 2022…

Listeners wanted to hear about the TDC cutting the Clerk Pam Childers’ admin fee, the new head of Dixon School, Roger Scott Pool problems, Troy Rafferty on 401(a) legal battle and Community…

Christian Wagley discusses why he moved the June Slow Ride to July and impact of Climate Change on our region. Jason Nathanson weighs in on the latest Elvis movie. Visit Pensacola hands…

It all started back in 1979 when Murray played horseshoes with a retired neighbor. For two years, Murray tried to win a game but failed. So he decided to make his own game…

Fiesta Pensacola is proud to announce the establishment of a new Multicultural Heritage Committee (MHC) to promote diversity and inclusivity within the organization, city and community. Fiesta’s mission is to celebrate Pensacola’s…

The Escambia County Office of Purchasing is excited to host a free workshop for local businesses in partnership with the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce and the City of Pensacola. The…