Last week, we reported a bomb threat that had made on PensaCon’s website. Organizers later confirmed the report and stated that security had been increased at the three-day event. U.S. Attorney Lawrence…
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PensaCon issues statement on bomb scare
Last night, PensaCon released a statement regarding the bomb threat the convention received on Friday, Feb. 15. Contrary to reports made on social media, PensaCon organizers said the anonymous threat–that was received…
Police report gives details on alleged battery by Pensacon vendor
Last Friday, several local television stations reported on alleged sexual assault that occurred during Pensacon. A worker with a speed dating service that was a vendor at the event claimed her boss…
Pensacon managing member convicted for spice operation
A federal jury in Norfolk, Va. convicted Pensacola movie producers Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki on charges relating to a $21 million conspiracy involving the manufacture and distribution of a synthetic drug…
Sugar, Spice and more update
Spice: News reports have confirmed that Ben Galecki and Burton Ritchie were picked up by the U.S. Marshals for a federal grand jury indictment along with 10 other individuals for allegedly participating…
Convention Center deja vu
The success of Pensacon has reignited a discussion for a convention center. It’s a worthy topic. The fourth-cent of the bed tax was originally presented as a funding source for just such…
Pensacon sold out on Saturday
Due to a maximum capacity inside the Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacon 2015 Saturday day passes sold out yesterday. “We knew this year was going to be even bigger and busier than last…
Staremaster champ upset in rematch
Will Lemon defeated reigning StareMaster champion Dave Wiggin at last night’s Rematch of the Decade held at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola. Ten years ago, Wiggin, a Pensacola native, bested Lemon,…
Pensacon 2015 Saturday (video)
Pensacola took over downtown Pensacola on Saturday. I sat in on talks by Dr. Who’s Colin Baker, Star Trek Voyager’s Garrett Wang and Star Trek Next Generation’s Marina Sirtis. The Pensacola Bay…
Pensacon 2015 starts at 10 am (photos)
Crowds are lining up for the second day of Pensacon 2015. I spoke with costumed visitors from Puerto Rico, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. Click here for today’s schedule.
Emily Echevarria wins Staremaster Press Battle (video)
Emily Echevarria, Troy Moon, Carly Borden and I faced off in the Press Battle edition of Staremaster competition. Echevarria, editor with Ballinger Publishing, won an epic first round against Troy Moon (5:40),…
What did I learn yesterday on WCOA
We launched Pensacola Speaks yesterday. The one-hour format will take some adjusting on my part, but the guests were solid. What did I learn? 1. Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May said the…
The Fish House releases its Pensacon commercial
Great Southern Restaurant Group has released its Pensacon commercial:
Doctor Who coming to Pensacon
Pensacon announced this morning that the 5th Doctor, Peter Davison, is coming to Pensacon! Davison played Dr. Who from 1981 to 1984.
Pensacon has $1.4 million impact, set to return Feb. 27, 2015
Pensacon 2014 was a huge success during the three-day event on February 21-23. Research conducted by the organizers of the event revealed the following statistics: 11,000 :: Number of people in attendance…
Pensacon to co-sponsor Feb Gallery Night
The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) announces Lewis Bear Company featuring Stella Artois as the presenting sponsor and Pensacon as the co-sponsor of the February 21st Gallery Night in Downtown Pensacola. Organizers of…