Civic Conversation begins Set. 26

The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. “We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or…

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The Pensacola Confederate monument two-step

The Pensacola City Council did not vote to schedule a special meeting on the possible relocation of the Confederate memorial that is on city property….

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Grover working on a budget plan

County Commissioner Grover Robinson last week said on “Pensacola Speaks” that he believes the county can give Sheriff David Morgan more money for raises but…

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State’s tab for Irma already mounting

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the…

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ACLU to City of Pensacola: We told you so

Last night, the Pensacola City Council  voted to repeal an ordinance–sponsored by Mayor Ashton Hayward and Council President Brian Spencer and passed in April–that prohibited…

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Podcast: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay names finalists

Meri Asmar, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” their 15 finalists for over a million dollars in grants. Ten…

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Studer: How to be a mentee [podcast]

Quint Studer’s column for the News Journal is the first of two regarding mentorship. This week he talks about how to be a mentee. “The…

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Blue Wahoos rack up Southern League awards

Pensacola nabs Woman of Excellence Award, Groundskeeper of the Year, Trainer of the Year and Sports Media Award. The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs…

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Meanwhile: Seattle officials reach agreement for $600M NBA-ready arena, Shreveport picks up pieces

While Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward tries to figure how to raise $2.5-5 million to rehab the Pensacola Bay Center and cover the half-million dollars of…

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‘Memories & Heroics” of Japanese-Americans during World War II’ [podcast]

Lilly Eubanks of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida discussed on “Pensacola Speaks” the organization’s three-part event, “Memories & Heroics” of Japanese-Americans during World War…

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Pensacola appears to be the only choice for Pelicans

The City of Pensacola may be the only remaining city interested in hosting the G League team of the New Orleans Pelicans. Shreveport Mayor Ollie…

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Studer sends out ‘thank you’ note to Blue Wahoos fans

Dear Season Ticket Holders, Partners and Blue Wahoos fans, Your loyal support to the Blue Wahoos not only helps a team on the field, but…

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