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Henry “Box” Brown, born a slave in Virginia in 1815, escaped the plantation by shipping himself in a box to the Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Headquarters. The box was 3 feet long by 2…

by Jeremy Morrison While much of his weekly press conference Monday morning was devoted to the issue of affordable housing within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Agency, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson…

Senator Annette Taddeo To Run For FL-27 “We are at a pivotal moment in our country and we desperately need leadership in Washington that can be trusted to put politics aside for…

ABC News’ entertainment guru Jason Nathanson discusses the huge first weekend that Top Gun Maverick and Stranger Things. Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Ann Dine shares her insights from the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard…

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…

Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson talks about American Magic, America’s First Settlement Trail and Baptist’s vision for West Moreno District. Escambia County Commissioner Chair Jeff Bergosh discusses funding fire services, extending life of…

The office of Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, in partnership with staff from U.S. Senator Rick Scott, and U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, and Commissioner Steven Barry will host in-person Mobile Office Hours to…

Three people were killed and 12 others were injured when “several active shooters” opened fire at a crowded intersection in Philadelphia’s South Street entertainment district late Saturday night – one of a…

Art, Culture, and Entertainment Inc. (ACE) is accepting Eligibility Checklists from arts, culture and entertainment organizations throughout Escambia County to apply for ACE General Operating Grants for 2022. Eligibility Checklist for ACE…

Pensacola State College will hold a program honoring the life and service of the late Carla E. Williams. Williams, a PSC associate math professor, tragically lost her life on May 24. The…

Pensacola, FL – Clark Partington took home the trophy at United Way of West Florida’s Battle of the Barristers. The event tested the knowledge of members of the firm during a trivia contest at…

On May 12, I traveled with attorneys Mike Papantonio and Troy Rafferty to Marianna, Fla, to walk the site of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys (formerly known as the Florida…

American Magic is returning to Pensacola to train for the 2024 America’s Cup. President of Sailing Operations for NYYC American Magic Terry Hutchinson discusses the challenges of preparing for the race.

Innisfree Hotels is sponsoring Startups on the Blocks, an entrepreneurial support program and pitch competition that empowers founders of color in Northwest Florida. The competition, which will take place on June 23,…

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 2022-23 state budget of $109.9 billion yesterday, slashing $3.1 billion in line-item vetoes. What local projects lost funds? Escambia County Sheriff’s Officer Training Simulator (HB 2019) (Senate…

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration issued a report Thursday that could set the stage for the Medicaid program to deny…

The City of Pensacola will host a public input meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Tippin Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Tippin Park, located at 6600 Tippin Ave….

By Grayson Keglovic Time continues to tick as the Pensacola Charter Review Commission finds itself in a time crunch to finish its report. The report with its recommended charter changes is due…

PENSACOLA, FL – In response to the senseless massacre of 19 young children and 2 adults at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX, a March for Our Lives rally will be held to…

Escambia County is urging residents to remain prepared before, during and after a storm during hurricane season. Hurricane season is from June 1 through Nov. 30. “Hurricane season has returned and we…