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Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Pensacola area. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned…

By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — In a win for the rooftop-solar industry and environmental groups, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a controversial bill that would have…

On Tuesday, May 3, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and CDAC Behavioral Health, Inc. will host “Community Discussion: The Impact of Opioids” to address the effect opioids have on the local community….

District 7 City Councilman Delarian Wiggins discusses the stormwater issues impacting Bruce Beach and what may happen on the Baptist Hospital campus on Moreno Street.

The Florida Department of Education has posted a revised textbook list for K-5, which includes a second publisher, Big Ideas Learning, LLC. Based in Erie, Pa., the company has partnered with National…

Escambia County and the City of Pensacola are seeking the public’s input and comments on 15 proposed improvements to Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar. The community is invited to attend a “Restore…

At the Agenda Review on Monday, the Pensacola City Council learned that raw sewage has contaminated the stormwater system that flows through the Tanyards and into Pensacola Bay near Bruce Beach. The…

Dr. Judy Bense, University of West Florida Professor and President Emeritus and founder of the UWF Archaeology program, has written a new book, “Presidios of Spanish West Florida.” UWF is hosting reception,…

Elizabeth Wright of Covenant Care discusses Camp Connect, a bereavement day camp for children ages 6-17 who have suffered a loss, or those who have a terminally-ill loved one. At Camp Connect…

The next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup will be on Saturday, April 30 in the North Hill area, including portions of surrounding neighborhoods. Please see the cleanup map for details. This event allows City of Pensacola Sanitation customers in…

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation, calling for a special session to consider legislation related to property insurance, reinsurance, changes to the Florida Building Code to improve the affordability of property…

Dr. Ed Ranelli talks about the Ethics in Business award and his love for the University of West Florida.

Bob Rivera previews the upcoming Marine Corps League’s Car Show at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Started in 2001 and has grown to one of…

5 Fastest-Growing Businesses Awards application deadline extended to May 15. Your hard work deserves recognition! We want to celebrate businesses that are excelling in our community at the first-ever 5 Fastest-Growing Businesses…

The Home Builders Association of West Florida invites the public to attend the largest local showcase of homebuilding, remodeling and landscaping products and services at the Home & Product Expo this weekend…

The Quality of Life surveys found Santa Rosa residents had a  stronger feeling about their county having a Shared Vision  for Job Growth (SR 41% to Esc 26%). Almost half of Escambia…

According to the 2021 Quality of Life surveys, Santa Rosa is  a much better place to live for Families with Children (SR 77%- Esc 48%) and People Living Below Poverty Line (23%-13%)….

According to the 2021 Quality of Life surveys conducted for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, the two counties almost offset the residents’ perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of each other. Residents…

Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson discusses his trips to D.C. and Savannah. Will Kennedy gives his weekly update in UWF Athletics