UWF volleyball ranked in coaches poll

Press Release: The University of West Florida volleyball team ranks No. 25 in the first American Volleyball Coaches Association Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll of…

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How sacred are churches in Pensacola?

A sanctuary is a sacred place, a safe haven from the troubles of the world, somewhere that allows believers to worship and commune with God….

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Junior League presents ‘Evening in White’

Press release: Junior League of Pensacola invites the community to attend an Evening in White on Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm. Guests will share a…

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Firm that ran Milton juvenile center still in trouble

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA As state officials await the results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation into a Palm…

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Report: Florida Workers Left Out of Economic Boom

By Suzanne Potter, Florida News Connection Over the past 35 years, income inequality in Florida has gotten much worse, according to a new report from…

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Downtown Pensacola expands beyond Palafox

Downtown Pensacola is experiencing a rebirth right before our eyes. In the next 18 months or so, downtown Pensacola will expand beyond its main drag,…

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Chief Alexander: ‘The officer properly did her job’

From PPD press release: Pensacola Police Chief David Alexander III has reviewed facts related to a video posted this afternoon on Facebook regarding a child…

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Pensacola police officer interrupts Sunday church service over custody issue (video) Update

A Pensacola Police officer interrupted the church service at Allen Chapel AME Pensacola this morning. As the congregation prepared for Holy Communion, she -with her…

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Renown organist began his career in Molino church

NorthEscambia.com posted an great article today on Tom Helms, Jr., one of top organ designers and organ players in the world. Helms grew up in…

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Scott highlights good news from around Florida

Governor Scott Announces Anheuser-Busch to Create 75 New Jobs in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced that Anheuser-Busch will be expanding their Metal…

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Good news around Florida

Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay area may challenge Pensacola for being the “Upside” of Florida. The area is experiencing phenomenal growth. The Tampa Bay Times…

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Good news from Inweekly, Sept. 5

Fall Arts Guide If the summer is all about catching as many music festivals as possible, then fall is about seeking out the new and…

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PSC Nursing Program Ranks in Top 25 Schools for Nursing Specialties

Press release: Pensacola State College’s Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse program is ranked 17th nationally in the Top 25 Schools for Nursing Specialties by Nursing School…

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Buzz: Will Bob McLaughlin be a assistant city administrator?

Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren Deweese thinks so (Read post). Bob McLaughlin was Escambia County Administrator from 2007-early 2010. His contract was not renewed by…

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Go4theGoal partners with Nemours to support local kids battling cancer

Press release: Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation is thrilled to partner with Nemours’ Children’s Clinic, Pensacola this September during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness…

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Scott nemesis pops up in pot snafu

BY DARA KAM AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Steve Andrews, a perennial thorn-in-the-side of Gov. Rick Scott and his administration, popped up…

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Gas tax revenue allocation goes back to staff

Wisdom prevailed at the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners meeting last night. Rather than negotiate the percentages of how the Local Option Gas Tax…

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Gas tax allocation may be tabled

After watching today’s discussion of what is a fair allocation of the local option gas tax revenues for the next 10 years, the commmissioners had…

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2015 Pensacola Mayor’s Cup Golf Classic, Oct. 9

Press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward will host the 2015 Pensacola Mayor’s Cup Golf Classic on October 9 at Osceola Municipal Golf Course. All proceeds…

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State board approves Bense as UWF president thru Dec. 2016

Judith Bense, president of the University of West Florida since 2007, received approval Thursday to remain in the post as the Pensacola school plans to…

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