WSRE announces new local show

Press release: WSRE is introducing a new show called “inStudio” for the station’s local lineup on Thursday nights. This WSRE production will broadcast conversations focused…

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Florida jobless mark hits 7-year low

Press release: The state’s unemployment rate for September stands at 5.2 percent, down 0.2 percentage points from August’s revised number. September’s preliminary figures are the…

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IMPACT 100 gives away a million dollars in an afternoon

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Sunday awarded 10 grants worth $106,000 each to community groups. “We will change the future of the recipient organizations and…

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Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Connie de Haan said she is sorry that Gov. Rick Scott didn’t get to…

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University of West Florida launches mechanical engineering program

Press release: The University of West Florida is pleased to announce a new program offering with the creation of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical…

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Gardiner, Crisafulli put focus on people with disabilities

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said Wednesday they hope to pass a series…

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LIP funding set to be cut next July 1

With Florida facing another cut next year in a key hospital-funding program, Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, said Wednesday it “remains to be seen” whether…

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Paint the Town Pink this Friday at Gallery Night

Press release: This weekend’s Gallery Night is shaping up to be more than just a fun time for the entire family, it’s also a good…

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Pensacola Senior Expo at Bayview Senior Center, Saturday, Oct. 17

Press release: The Bayview Senior Center is hosting a Senior Expo on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with information on health,…

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Podcast: DeSantis talks about his U.S. Senate campaign

Congressman Ron DeSantis, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, is in Pensacola. He came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. He said that Rep. Kevin McCarthy made…

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Governors trek to Cuba

The U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has not been lifted, but governors have traveled to the country since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. The Pew…

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DeSantis on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ at 5:05 pm

Congressman Ron DeSantis is in Pensacola today and tomorrow campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by presidential hopeful Marco Rubio. DeSantis…

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