House of Sticks: A Slight Diversion…Tongue In Cheek

Last month I had the opportunity to view the movie, “The Wolf of Wall Street” (WWS). What I was hoping to see was a continuation…

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County taking ECUA to court

Coming out of its ‘shade’ meeting, the Escambia County Commission voted to go back to court and ask ECUA to be the joint receiver of…

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Walk to Cure Arthritis, Saturday, April 12

The Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds and awareness to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability. The event features a three-mile and one-mile course,…

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County will discuss resolution of DJJ cost sharing formula, savings $750K annually

The Escambia County Commission will discuss today a settlement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice that will split the shared detention costs. The Department…

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Party on the Plaza Before the Pensacola Ice Flyers Game tomorrow

The Party on the Plaza is back to celebrate the Pensacola Ice Flyers Game 1 of the SPHL Championship Finals. Arrive early for the festivities…

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Jazz Gumbo, April 21

Who: Jazz Society of Pensacola presents What: Jazz Gumbo When: Monday, April 21, 6:30 PM. Where: Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government…

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‘Party Down South’ begins filming…in Athens, Ga.

The Red & Black reports that the CMT reality show ‘Party Down South’ has begun filming in Athens, Ga. —home to the University of Georgia….

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Local Walkers invited to join a leg of 1,500-Mile Child Abuse Prevention Trek, April 16

The fight to end child sexual abuse comes to the Panhandle and locals are invited to participate in the “Walk in My Shoes” event on…

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TaxWatch says reduced sentences will reap significant savings

Florida could save significant corrections costs by reducing prison sentences for nonviolent offenders, according to data analysis in a new report from Florida TaxWatch. The…

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Bach’s Magnificent Mass in B Minor on Saturday, May 10

The Choral Society of Pensacola concludes its current season with a performance of one of the most magnificent and challenging works in all of choral/symphonic…

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Kayak for a Cure Pensacola, May 3

Kayak for a Cure Pensacola will host its third annual charity paddle event to benefit the American Cancer Society on Saturday, May 3 from 8…

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Local firm wins $9 billion award in Actos case

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. were ordered to pay a combined $9 billion in punitive damages after a federal court jury in…

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Bill’s Birthday Bash at NY Nick’s…really it is at NY Nick’s on April 23

The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) is celebrating Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with a fundraiser for their upcoming production of The Taming of the Shrew. Tickets…

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Hiring: ACE Art and Culture Festival Curator

The non-profit devoted to the arts, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Inc. (ACE), is seeking an individual to carry out the implementation of a fall arts/culture…

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West hiring 50+ in Pensacola

West will be hosting a Job Fair to hire 50+ associates interested in becoming licensed insurance agents. West is seeking candidates with strong sales and…

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Area Poet presents ‘Carl Sandburg and Me,’ April 15

Area Poet presents “Carl Sandburg and Me” In celebration of April’s National Poetry Month, West Florida Literary Federation’s third Tuesday open mic will feature Gulf…

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Hayward issues statement on decision by Judge Gary Bergosh

Statement from Mayor Ashton Hayward regarding Bergosh ruling Yesterday, Judge Bergosh made a wise ruling which was extremely fair and equitable to both the City…

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House of Sticks: Accounting with a Twist

Are you familiar with the term “mark-to-market” accounting? Okay…. mosey back into Google and look it up. This term represents where some economists want to…

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Over $120,000 Recovered in Narcotics Arrest (video)

Shortly before 6:00 this morning, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 4000 block of Marlane…

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Notes on Airport Concessions hearing yesterday

Judge Gary Bergosh heard arguments for nearly five hours on a temporary injunction request by Robert de Varona, the airport’s food concessionaire, to prevent the…

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