This “Public Record” column was originally published July 10, 2010: The first radio station to broadcast in Pensacola was WCOA. It was an AM station that premiered just six years after the…
Escambia County Hires Veterans Services Officer
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Marvin Merillat as its veterans services officer. This position will be responsible for interviewing and counseling veterans and their dependents, and…
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union rated 5-Stars for 85 consecutive quarters
Press release: Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Gulf Winds Federal Credit…
Good news from Greater Pensacola Chamber, Oct. 4 edition
The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these announcements from its partners. Partner News Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours at annual appreciation dinner Pot Roast & Pinot hosts five-course wine…
Good news for Gov. Scott, Oct. 4 edition
Governor Scott Awards Two Businesses with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award On September 29, 2015, in News Releases, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott recognized the following individuals with the Governor’s…
Making a play of your own or need of a Halloween costume?
The Pensacola Little Theatre is holding a yard sale of costumes and accessories on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a plastic grocery bag and fill it for…
‘Pensacola Speaks’ shares good news, Oct. 3 edition
On ‘Pensacola Speaks,’ we had several great interviews this past week. Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival – website Like the marriage between the lyrics and the melody of a song, the marriage between…
Good news from the blog, Oct. 3 edition
Autism Pensacola to be featured on PBS, Oct. 3 Written by Rick Outzen on 27 September 2015 WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has received word from “American Graduate Day 2015†producers…
Good news from Inweekly, Oct. 3 edition
An Interview with Folk Artist Panhandle Slim Written by admin on 30 September 2015 By Scott Satterwhite  His paintings are everywhere. Well, everywhere in our town at least. If you’ve lived…
Podcast: Leadership Save Lives at Baptist Hospital
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Dr. Ray Aycock and Leslie Smith of Baptist Health Care talked about the Leadership Saves Lives research initiative. Baptist Hospital is one of only 10 hospitals nationwide chosen to…
Rising Star selected Director of Community Health & Wellness for Baptist Health Care
Press release: Meghan McCarthy has been selected to serve as the Director of Community Health & Wellness for Baptist Health Care (BHC) . She will continue to oversee the Healthy Lives program,…
Sansing donates van to The Arc Gateway
Press release: Sandy Sansing has donated a Chevrolet 12-passenger van to The Arc Gateway! The Arc Gateway’s Transportation services bring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the much-needed opportunities they would…
Road trip: Destin Seafood Festival this weekend
Press release: For 37 years, The Destin Seafood Festival has celebrated along the Destin Harbor with fresh local seafood, live music and art for generations. A charming tradition that started over three…
Tonight Jerry Pratt will be inducted into Inventors HOF, along with Henry Ford and Nobel Laureate Robert Grubbs
Press release: Automotive pioneer Henry Ford, Nobel Laureate Robert Grubbs, and founder of the National Academy of Inventors Paul Sanberg are among the seven inventors who will be inducted into the Florida…
Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours
Press release: On October 1, the dedicated Saenger Theatre volunteer usher corps were recognized for their service to the Saenger, the local arts groups and to the community with an annual appreciation…
State accountability system ‘broken’
The Florida School Boards Association on Thursday questioned the reliability of the state’s school-accountability system, less than a week after school superintendents said they had lost confidence in the system. “The accountability…
Medical marijuana initiative has over 220K signatures
The number of valid petition signatures submitted to the state for a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical-marijuana has soared to more than 220,000 — nearly a third of the signatures needed…
Sandy and David Sansing named Honorary Chairs for the BIG Gala –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
Press release: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is pleased to announce Sandy and David Sansing to serve as honorary chairs for the annual BIG Gala. The event will be held…
UWF Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union to host Fall Financial Boot Camp
Press release: The University of West Florida Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union will host the fall Financial Boot Camp on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, from noon to 2:30…
Health warnings re:bayous
Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is issuing a health advisory for the following beaches in Escambia County, Florida: Bayou Texar at…