Press Release: After raising almost $1.8 million dollars for local charities, Panhandle Charitable Open founder John Peacock today announced that the organization will close down its operations after eighteen years. That announcement…
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Panhandle Charitable Open less than two months away
The Panhandle Charitable Open is less than two months away. Chairman John Peacock invites you to participate. From John Peacock: Dear Friends, Thank you so much for all of your wonderful support…
Panhandle Charitable Open Sets Record, over $210K
The Panhandle Charitable Open recently set a fundraising record during its 15th Anniversary event held at the end of September. All of the $210,000 net proceeds of the PCO support local charity…
Pensacola Speaks: Matt Gaetz, DIB chair John Peacock
Today I will interview Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board chairman John Peacock about the DIB decisions on Gallery Night and Pelican Drop. In the second half, my guest will be State Rep. Matt…
Podcast: Panhandle Charitable Open nets $170K for local charities
When John Peacock lost his 17-year old son to a car accident, he vowed to make something positive come out of the pain and loss of that tragedy. That promise is being…
DIB chairman talks about banning outdoor liquor sales on Gallery Night
DIB chairman John Peacock yesterday came on Pensacola Speaks to talk about future Gallery Nights. The DIB board voted on Tuesday to limit outdoor alcohol sales during Gallery nights was an effort…
In 2008, Consolidation got on our radar
The Urge to Merge By Duwayne Escobedo Published Feb. 13, 2008 In 1967, Jacksonville and Duval County moved to consolidate their governments. Three years later in 1970, Pensacola and Escambia County did…
Free downtown parking may vanish as DIB and City look for funds to keep downtown Pensacola clean
Downtown Improvement Board member John Peacock yesterday asked the DIB Parking and Traffic Committee to look at ways to increase its revenue. He suggested that the committee look at expanding the paid…
Battle brewing over Penzone appointment. Bare asks Mayor Hayward to reconsider
Mayor Ashton Hayward announced early this week that he was appointing David Penzone as the the city of Pensacola’s representative to the RESTORE Advisory Committee. The well-timed announcement came days after a…
Peacock Disputes FOP’s Statement
Downtown Improvement Board member John Peacock is disputing the local police union’s version of a Gallery Night incident it brought before the Pensacola City Council last night. For starters, he said he…