Florida Senate panel moves to expand health coverage

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Trying to build momentum amid continued opposition from House leaders, a Senate panel Tuesday approved a plan…

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Prison investigators silenced by ‘upper level management’

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Testifying under oath Tuesday before a Senate panel, current and former Department of Corrections investigators — including…

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Dukes of Dixieland to headline the 2015 Pensacola JazzFest

Press release: More than 20 acts are scheduled to perform at this year’s Pensacola Jazz Fest, including the world famous Dukes of Dixieland, making it…

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City attorney nomination derailed

The Pensacola City Council has delayed its approval of Mayor Ashton Hayward’s nomination for city attorney. It will not be discussed until the next March…

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Who are the 2015 International Women of Courage

Established in 2007, the annual Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership…

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Covenant Hospice celebrates National Social Worker Month

Press release: Covenant Hospice proudly celebrates National Social Work Month throughout the month of March. This year marks a special year for the social work…

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Maygarden named new UWF College of Business Advisory Council chairman

The Pensacola Chamber Foundation and the University of West Florida (UWF) recently announced that Jerry Maygarden has been appointed chairman of the UWF College of…

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Water conservation plan needed for the state

When I attended the AP preview press conference in Tallahassee, the need for the state legislature to pass a comprehensive water plan was pushed by…

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Pensacola Speaks podcast: Fracking in Florida and Escambia County

On Friday, I interviewed Kim Ross of Rethink Energy Florida on fracking in Florida and Escambia County. She will be in Pensacola today for the…

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University of West Florida Upcoming Events March 8-14, 2015

Below are upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Media interested in additional information should contact news@uwf.edu. Title: Across the Pond: The Melding of…

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Inweekly 2011:Pensacola’s Black Exodus

The Loss of a Professional Class By Scott Satterwhite “If there were opportunities for me, I would love to return to Pensacola,” said LaRuby May,…

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Bike Fest Call for Funky Bikes

The Funky Bike Fest calls for creative people of all ages to get your funky bicycles ready to show off to the people of Pensacola….

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