IMS ExpertServices will host the inaugural DisruptHR event in the Pensacola region 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Grainhouse venue, located at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E Garden St. DisruptHR…
Design Thinking Workshop, Nov. 1
The University of West Florida Innovation Institute will host a Design Thinking Workshop on Nov. 1, where participants will learn how to solve problems through the institute’s trademarked Incubate Design Experience Act,…
Salzman outraises Hill in September
Republican challenger Michelle Salzman raised more cash for his House District 1 campaign than the incumbent State Rep. Mike Hill during the month of September. Salzman raised $1,965 to Hill’s $520. All…
NAS Pensacola CO fed up with poor Escambia County public education
At last Thursday’s State of the Military luncheon hosted by the Greater Pensacola Chamber, NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella made it clear that Escambia County’s public education system is one…
PYP Quality of Life survey rolls out tonight
In partnership with CivicCon, the Pensacola Young Professionals will present this year’s Quality of Life survey data at a free and open event on 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Studer…
Presser Notes: Sidewalks, trips afar and PPD in the wake of Tymar
During his weekly press conference Monday, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson addressed a number of city issues — including ADA improvements and matters related to a fatal July police shooting — and also…
Have you reviewed ‘City of Grudges?’
If you read ‘City of Grudges’ but not written a review on Amazon, please do so today. We’re close to selling out the first printing, and the book has won several awards:…
Lack of transparency at Pensacola City Hall disappointing
Early Saturday morning, police fatally shot Atatiana Koquice Jefferson, 28, in Fort Worth, Texas. The body camera footage shows the perspective of the officer outside the home, peering inside a window using…
Impact 100 hands out $1.17 million
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, announced Sunday, Oct. 13 the 11 recipients selected at this year’s annual meeting. These nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $106,000…
Gaetz: Can the Gulf Coast triumph? Yes
Viewpoint BY DON GAETZ Northwest Florida has taken it hard in the gut from the forces of nature and the folly of man. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill was the worst man-made…
Complete Florida Plus investigation involves UWF raiding programs for admin dollars
Last week, we announced that UWF had begun an investigation into the Complete Florida Degree Program, which provides online academic support services for students and help adults obtain degrees. The news site…
Sacred Heart Hospital now Ascension Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Health System has formally changed its name to Ascension Sacred Heart and is adopting a new logo to fully identify itself as part of Ascension. At Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola,…
Visit Pensacola Prez packs bags for St. Pete/Clearwater
Steve Hayes, President of Visit Pensacola announced today he has accepted the position of President & CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater in Pinellas County. “I am very proud of our team at…
UWF launches investigation into Complete Florida Plus program
The University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders has launched an investigation into an allegation of potential mismanagement of funds and accounting issues related to the Complete Florida Plus program, a…
Santa Rosa Commissioners fail to win support of LOST increase
The Santa Rosa County Commissioners’ referendum to increase the local option sales tax for infrastructure failed by more than two-to-one margin after two-thirds of county voters rejected the tax increase. Ouch! Sales…
Mayor brings back town halls
After taking a three-month break, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson will host his fifth town hall since taking office in late November 2018. The town hall will be District 4 Councilman Jared Moore…
Lawmakers Town Hall: A Roomful of Asks
PENSACOLA: The collective sentiment of the Escambia County Legislative Delegation meeting Monday night was summed up nicely by Dr. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College, where the event was held. “Everybody…
More presser notes: marinas, ice
Politics of Public Marinas Last week, the Pensacola City Council approved a lease for the area known as the Pitt Slip, which includes a marina. Asked Monday why the city had not…
Blue Wahoos Concessions win two national awards
PENSACOLA: Ballpark Digest has selected Blue Wahoos Concessions as the winners of its Best New Concessions Experience and Best New Food Items honors. The annual Ballpark Digest Awards consider nominations from all…
Presser notes: Deadly Force Policy, Gun Task Force
PENSACOLA: Following last week’s revelation by the Pensacola Police Department that the officer involved in a fatal July shooting has been relieved of his duty, Mayor Grover Robinson said Monday morning that…