Last year, The U.S. Department of Education reported that 1.36 million public school students were homeless. Children’s Home Society of Florida is blazing a path for homeless teens in Pensacola to continue…
Trucks For Texas
St. Paul Catholic School has partnered with Penske and Two Men And A Truck to bring supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, Sept. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Chad Henderson and others recognized by local architect association
Twelve projects designed by Northwest Florida architects have been recognized for their outstanding design work by the Florida Northwest Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida Northwest). Individuals were also…
IMPACT 100 announces finalist in two weeks
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is holding a press conference Wednesday, Sept. 13.at 10 a.m. to announce the 2017 finalists from this year’s grant application pool. It…
Study: A Higher Minimum Wage Would Reduce Child Abuse
The states of Oregon and Maryland and the cities of Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., all have implemented minimum-wage hikes this summer, and one study shows a positive side effect they might…
Dosev ready to take on Gaetz again
Cris Dosev has filed to run against Congressman Matt Gaetz in 2018. Last year, Dosev placed third behind Gaetz and State Sen. Greg Evers in the GOP primary: Matt Gaetz 36.1% 35,689…
New candidate files for State House
Vikki Garrett announced her bid for the Florida House of Representatives District 1 open seat. Garrett grew up in District 1 and said in her press release, “I am working hard to…
Gaetz: Huckabee Sanders understands Northwest Florida [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Congressman Matt Gaetz said that President Donald Trump’s press secretary has been his ally in getting issues before the president. “We have a very special asset in the West…
Blue Wahoos win 400th game
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won its 400th game last night in Blue Wahoo Stadium on Fetterman Field, beating the Mississippi Braves 3-2. Four thousand fans, including more than 220 construction workers employed…
Cody Martin joins Pensacola Opera
Executive Director Jerome Shannon announces the appointment of Cody Martin to the position of Director of Education for Pensacola Opera. “Cody Martin is one of our country’s most promising young pianists, coaches…
State charges illegal poker games at Pensacola Greyhound Park
On Aug. 17, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed an administrative complaint against Pensacola Greyhound Racing LLP for operating a “banking” game not specifically authorized by Florida law on…
Crittenden named County’s mass transit director
Escambia County took another step towards taking over management of Escambia County Area Transit, a move that may save nearly a million dollars according to sources inside the county. Mike Crittenden has…
Official statement on Saturday protests
From the Pensacola Police Department: The demonstration at Lee Square went from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm today, with approximately 250-300 people in attendance. Pensacola police officers were present to monitor the…
Patel to reveal sports arena plans next month
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Pensacola hotelier and developer Jay Patel is seeking private and public investors to build a new sports complex. He told Inweekly that he will lay out his plan…
A prayer for peace in Pensacola tomorrow
Rev. Lonnie D. Wesley, III, pastor of Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, posted on Facebook: “All right, Pensacola, two opposing groups are scheduled to protest this weekend at the Confederate monument. I’m…
National civil rights groups asks Trump to fire staff with alt-right ties
On Aug. 16, The National Movement for Civil and Human Rights sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that “he give rise to moral leadership and issue a clear unequivocal position…
Council president wants meet to vote on holding a meeting on Confederate statue
Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer has responded to Mayor Ashton Hayward’s recommendation to hold a workshop for public input on the possible removal of the Confederate monument in Lee Square. In a…
Evers funeral plans
Here are the funeral arrangements we have been given for former State Sen. Greg Evers: Lewis Funeral Home in charge. Visitation: Monday night 5-7 First Baptist Church Milton; Funeral Service: Tues at…
Pensacola mayor recommends public workshop on Confederate monument
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told Andrew McKay on NewsRadio 1620 that he is recommending that the Pensacola City Council hold a workshop to get public input on the possible removal of the…
Studer: Access to Capital [podcast]
Quint Studer’s upcoming column in the Pensacola News Journal discusses access to capital. Successful cities must analyze which companies have revenue generated outside of the local area to be invested in our…