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Dr. Gloria Horning has worked hard to document the environmental and health issues in the Wedgewood community. She helped me connect with residents in the…

Press Release: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – 4:00pm Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is…

The Choral Society of Pensacola’s 2014-15 Season opens with a concert titled “Beatles Legacy”  at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The concert takes…

For 12 days in November, visitors to Pensacola—known for the most beautiful beaches in the nation—can extend their enjoyment to Foo Foo Festival, with a…

Letter sent by Chamber President Jerry Maygarden to Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council: Mr. Mayor, Honorable Council Members, I am writing to…

In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time…

The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a public animal adoption event, “Just One Day,” today from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter…

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State regulators have hurriedly released a revamped framework for Florida’s new medical-marijuana industry, making minor changes after…

The Gainesville Sun reports today that Susan Bowles, Alachua County kindergarten teacher with 26 years of education experience, has taken a stand against what she…

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was joined this afternoon by the Pensacola City Council to sign a lease with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VT MAE),…

Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gateway, Charles Brewer, has announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of the year. I’ve…

The Pensacola Beach Chamber, organizers of Taste of the Beach, needs volunteers to assist with the festival slated for September 20 and 21. Volunteers can…

Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Fall Book Sale and Silent…

From the Escambia County Public Information Office: Escambia County is in receipt of a press release from the State Attorney’s Office for the First Judicial…

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of the State Attorney has completed its review of the facts and circumstances leading up to…

· The Blue Wahoos had fantastic attendance for the third straight year, even topping last year’s total attendance. In 2014, the Wahoos total attendance was…

Press Release: All West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) locations will be closed to the public on Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23. During…

On Friday Gulf Breeze Mayor Beverly Zimmern announced that she would not seek another term. Her current term will end in December. Mayor Zimmern sent…

As I reported yesterday Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist remain locked in a tight race for governor, with Scott holding a…

Last meeting, the Pensacola City Council rejected Councilwoman Sherri Myers’ effort to strengthen the city’s code of ethics. In Tallahassee, citizens are pushing a charter…