United Way accepting applications for 'Loaned Executive" program


  • June 3, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard
Loaned Executives (LEs) are volunteers who are “loaned” to United Way by their employers to support the United Way’s Workplace Campaign through leadership and advocacy. This program is a perfect opportunity for you to make a HUGE impact on Escambia County’s nonprofit community while developing your leadership skills and professional network.

Ice Flyers and Rivermen wager on Stanley Cup


  • June 3, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard
Ice Flyers and Peoria (IL.) Rivermen announce a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Words of wisdom from the Class of 2015


  • June 3, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   education
Valedictorians across Escambia County delivered commencement address speeches to their classmates, families and friends, sharing words of wisdom and tidbits of advice.

Hawkshaw's future prospects?


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   government
Will one of these five proposals be the future of the Hawkshaw property in downtown Pensacola?

House, Senate stuck in health debate


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   BRANDON LARRABEE AND MARGIE MENZEL
  • /   government
On the idea of expanding health care coverage to thousands of low-income Floridians, the House and Senate seem as far apart as ever.

"More realistic" tax cuts expected


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   JIM TURNERÂ
  • /   government
Look for tax cuts that will reduce your cable-TV and cell-phone bills as part of a new House tax-cut package, but the overall plan likely will fall short of the tax cuts sought by Gov. Rick Scott.

Walmart Neighborhood Market opening June 3 on Pine Forest Road


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard
A new Walmart Neighborhood Market on Pine Forest Road is opening June 3 following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m.

Coastal Cabaret Ensemble sings Sondheim this Weekend at PLT


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
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Graduates: Toot your horn without blowing it


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
High school graduation is an annual rite of passage for all seniors, and the ceremony to celebrate it is an important part of it.

Feds take aim at Scott's 'LIP' lawsuit


  • June 2, 2015
  • /   Jim Saunders
  • /   government