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Pensacola International Airport has announced the kick-off of its new customer service program, the Pensacola Pup Patrol, featuring “man’s best friend” and their trained handler…

The UWF Presidential Search Committee met yesterday, Sept. 6 to discuss the eight remaining candidates for the President of the University of West Florida. During…

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Pen Air Federal Credit Union to support UWF football. The gift will name…

ITT Technical Institute is officially shutting down amid a federal investigation. On their web. ITT simply says, “we’re currently not accepting new students.” However, students…

In one week, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will welcome former Florida State University (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as keynote speaker…

Since he took office in January 2011, Mayor Ashton Hayward has had four city administrators. Bill Reynolds started work in August 2011. Colleen Castille replaced…

On “Pensacola Speaks,” Jon Pytynia of the Pensacola Young Professionals discussed the 2016 Quality of Life Survey. While the numbers for Pensacola city government were…

By Duwayne Escobedo At 5:15 p.m. today, the Pensacola City Council will hold its first public hearing on Mayor Ashton Hayward’s FY 2017 Proposed Budget….

The City of Pensacola in partnership with the University of West Florida Historic Trust are installing the panels needed to open the Pensacola Maritime Heritage…

League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area presents Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford to discuss elections in Florida on Sept. 17…

The Pensacola Young Professionals released on today their 2016 Quality of Life Survey. The news for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wasn’t as positive as it…

On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” my guest in the second half hour will be presidential candidate Evan McMullin. McMullin is former chief policy…

Dear Rick: I appreciated your article about our police. I wish you would do some research and write more about them. I have several friends…

We’ve been asked why we only reported on the severance payouts to former City Administrator Colleen Castille and former COO Tamara Fountain. Why? Because the…

Get Started Pensacola allows local entrepreneurs to pitch their idea or product to a panel of judges for their chance to win a prize package…

Commissioner Doug Underhill sent out an email to his constituents over the weekend regarding the safety stand down of the helipad atop the Perdido Key…

When she announced her resignation in August 2014, City Administrator Colleen Castille made it sound like it was the natural end to a one-year commitment….

Former NFL player and coach, Kay Stephenson, brings his extensive knowledge of America’s favorite sport to BlabTV in an engaging new show, Talk Football with…

Pensacola Blue Wahoos second baseman Alex Blandino came through with arguably the biggest hit of the season when his double knocked in two runs and…

When men and women lean in together everyone wins. All-star dads, 50/50 partners, work place MVPs, and all around stand up guys are helping the…