How City of Pensacola public records request system works
On Feb. 4, I sent City Communications Director Tamara Fountain a request: We are looking into doing a story on the city’s public record system….
Magic Johnson Speaks to the Heart of the Community
Where: The Blue Wahoos Stadium Today: 2-5 p.m., Feb. 17 Here is the latest line-up of speakers: Cumulus Radio Personality Linda “Sonshine†Moorer , the…
Maybe Pensacola City Council should put fish hatchery on the ballot
Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposal to lease Bruce Beach for a $1 a year for 50 years and allow a fish hatchery to be built in…
INYR: Tailhook whistleblower on Military Justice Improvement Act
On Thursday, Feb 6, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss her bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA). The legislation would…
Volunteer needed to help distribute United Way funding
Serve on the Community Investment Committee and help choose the programs that receive your donations through United Way of Escambia County’s funds distribution process! Through…
Questions about Hayward’s proposed fish hatchery persist
The News Journal tackles today Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s fish hatchery project—“A new home for a fish farm on Bruce Beach?†The story is a…
Florida posts record 2013 tourism numbers
Florida attracted an estimated 94.7 million tourists last year, about a 3.5 percent increase over 2012. The figure marks the third consecutive year the state…
Jazz Gumbo: Peter & Will Anderson Trio, Feb. 17
The Jazz Society of Pensacola’s Jazz Gumbo (implying a delicious mix of various ingredients giving a wonderful effect) happens every third Monday evening of each…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, Feb 16-22
Tour of Historic Pensacola Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Historic Pensacola Village Details: The Office of Equity, Diversity & International…
Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office
On Friday, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collectively…
FSU president expected to be new Penn State leader
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Penn State University is expected to name Florida State University President Eric Barron to the same position…
IMPACT 100 Holds Membership Recruitment Events
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is conducting our annual membership drive for 2014. Established in 2003, IMPACT 100 has, through…
R.I.P. Dicksblog
It’s time we put this foolishness (dicksblog) behind us. We must rebuild. The Independent News will continue to pursue the truth, and you will find…
Jeff Miller honored as AbilityOne Champion
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller received the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award this week in recognition of his support for the employment of people with significant disabilities….
Task force on homeless established by Pensacola City Council
The Pensacola City Council did pass a resolution at its Feb. 13 meeting to establish an 11-person task force to “tweak” the three ordinances recommended…
Escambia County 4-H will get acreage for animal and environmental sciences
UF Dean Nick Place has sent a letter to 4-4 youth, parents and supporters on his intent to purchase acreage. Here are the key paragraphs…
Volunteer Ushers Needed for the Saenger Theatre
Orientation to be held February 24, 2014 from 6- 8:00 p.m. With the increasingly busy show season, the Saenger Theatre needs to add to its…
Netflix has new season of ‘House of Cards’ available online
House of Cards Season 2 13 Episodes Available in HD In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and…
INYR: Valentine’s Day disasters, Minimum wage and Crowdfunding
On IN Your Head Radio, we have author Christie Schroeder on at 11:05. Christie is the author of the book “How to Really Win or…
United Way Accepting Applications For Loaned Executive Program
United Way of Escambia County is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Loaned Executive (LE) Program. This unique, year-long volunteer opportunity brings together local professionals to…
