The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these links about its partners: Lincoln Inspiration Through the Ages Input Requested for Upcoming School Calendars United Way’s Campaign Kickoff Reveals New Goal For Upcoming Year Register…
Gov. Scott announces plenty of jobs
Around the state,  ports, aerospace and job creation garnered the attention of Gov. Rick Scott. The Naples and Pensacola areas are within 200 jobs in their positive annual job growth. Governor Rick Scott:…
Learn more on Syrian refugees in Jordan
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a Jordanian professional in close contact with international humanitarian workers will speak in Pensacola regarding educational programs for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The international visitor specializes in youth…
Winners of the week, Sept 17 issue
Winners Blue Wahoos The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs has announced the Pensacola Blue Wahoos as the Don Mincher Organization of the Year. Votes for both awards were received from league…
Good news from the blog, Sept. 19
UWF Volleyball jumps five spots in Coaches Poll Written by Rick Outzen on 15 September 2015 Press release: University of West Florida volleyball ranks No. 20 in American Volleyball Coaches Association DII…
Good news from Inweekly, Sept. 19
The Main Dish Can’t Miss Fall Food Events  * The Besh Chef  * EOTL Turns (Lucky) 13  * Hanging Out with the South’s Princes of Cuisine  *  More Fall…
Good news from city hall, Sept. 19
We didn’t receive an “Upwords” from the mayor’s office, but Laura Bogan did post a few positive things on the mayor’s Facebook page: September 14 at 4:39pm · Had a wonderful time…
Teamwork saves kitten
The “feel good” story of the week involves the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Fire Rescue and a kitten. Sheriff’s Facebook Page: **UPDATE** After this photo was shared we found out…
Guitar Foundation of America 2014 winner Ekachai Jearakul performs at PSC Sept. 26
Press release: Acclaimed classical guitarist Ekachai Jearakul performs at Pensacola State College at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Hailed as…
United Way kicks off 2015-16 Workplace Campaign
Press release: More than 230 community supporters joined United Way of Escambia County for lunch during its 2015-16 Workplace Campaign Kickoff. United Way announced $2,272,850 as this year’s campaign goal, and 11…
Council Week concludes, the episode about the charter
by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward came out swinging Thursday night, as City Councilman Charles Bare led an effort to wrest some of the power away from the strong-mayor. He couldn’t…
Lawmakers look for progress in fight against sex trafficking
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers on Thursday reviewed Florida’s progress toward helping child victims of sex trafficking, as a 2014 law starts to yield more information about victims….