Pensacola students enjoy civics lesson
by Jeremy Morrison This spring, a collective of local high school students have been getting better acquainted with the inner workings of their municipal government…
Seeking tributes to Don Parker
Update: We regret to write that Don passed away last night. Longtime local radio personality, author and playwright Don Parker is battling stage-four pancreatic cancer….
County round-up: 9-1-1 and Ferry Service
Escambia County wants to remind you that 9-1-1 is for emergencies, not general information, such as where to find gas or what’s on HBO tonight….
Constitutionality of protest law challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and…
Downtown walk-up vax on Saturday
Shoppers enjoying Downtown Pensacola local businesses and the 14th anniversary of Palafox Market on Saturday will also have the opportunity to receive a vaccination against…
Foo Foo Fest announces grants on Friday
The Foo Foo Festival’s virtual grant scoring and 2021 grant winner announcement, will at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14.The 7th Annual Foo Foo Festival…
Presser notes: Badges, Tippin and Renewables
By Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola Police Department may be getting new badges—a move meant to scrub the Confederate flag from the police uniforms. During his…
Council on Aging reopens onsite meals
On Monday, May 17, most City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County senior dining sites operated under the Council on Aging congregate meal program will…
Blue Wahoos to offer free shots …COVID-19 vaccines that is
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to fans at their games…
Council may consider removing Chipley monument
City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has an add-on for the council’s agenda, but she will need five votes to get on the agenda for Thursday, May…
COVID vax continue to drop
The Florida Department of Health reports had 884 fewer people receiving their first COVID shot last week than the previous week – from 2,388 to…
Ballot initiatives measure challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union…