Demand surges at Pensacola food distributions as SNAP delay leaves families in need
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- With Thanksgiving 10 days away and SNAP benefits still in limbo for this month, more families in Northwest Florida are turning to food distributions. Over the weekend, people were lining up hours in advance hoping to get food for their families at one of these events. At...
Angel on wheels delivers hope and healing to Pensacola’s homeless and their pets
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Compassion stops her in her tracks every time. The homeless community knows her well. They say Jami Davis is the Angel on wheels whose car is a mobile dispensary of hope. "There's a large homeless population, and that's where I actually started," Davis says. "I saw the...
New Roof Top Bar in Downtown Pensacola.
Pensacola Little Theatre is thrilled to announce the soft opening of The Rooftop, a brand-new social and creative space overlooking downtown Pensacola. Designed to complement the theatre’s mission to build community through creativity, The Rooftop will serve as an extension of the art happening on stage, offering...
Pensacola office murder suspect’s violent past includes machete attack
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Records show that the Pensacola office murder suspect has a violent criminal past that includes a machete attack. WEAR News reported over the weekend that 55-year-old Joseph Michael Davis was arrested for the murder of 57-year-old Dean Chambers. Chambers was found stabbed to death inside his...
Three subdivision projects will add almost 200 new homes to Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa County approved just three residential subdivision projects in the month of October, and the trio are expected to lay the groundwork for nearly 200 new homes across the county. Milton, Navarre and Pace will be the beneficiaries of this month’s approved projects. Here’s what we know about the latest...
Pensacola trying to bring military shipbuilder and 2,000 jobs to Port of Pensacola
Pensacola is actively recruiting a military shipbuilding company in a project that is promising to bring 2,000 jobs to the Port of Pensacola. Pensacola is asking Triumph Gulf Coast to back an $86 million grant as part of a $250 million project to build and outfit a new 400,000 square-foot ship building facility at...
South Walton prepares for second chance at Pensacola Catholic
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – After last year’s 2-8 finish, the South Walton Seahawks will head west Friday for a rematch with Pensacola Catholic in the second round of the FHSAA Class 2A playoffs. This game will serve as a rematch of the 2A district one championship, this time only one team will remain. […]
60,000 Escambia, Santa Rosa residents rely on SNAP. Nonprofits can’t meet the gap alone.
Every day, health and human service non-profits provide essential support to local households , including food, shelter, healthcare and more. These services are funded by donations from individuals and businesses, corporate and foundation grants, and state and governmental funding. This array of funding supports...
Hofberger Promotes Agenda Item, Overlooks Tax Increase
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger scrambled yesterday to send out the attachment that her District aide, Melanie Luna, failed to include in a late Friday afternoon email. Background: The agenda item is a discussion on hiring a firm “to evaluate and make recommendations to maximize the efficiency of the...
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Pensacola FL
Pensacola Beach may be what draws you in, but the food will keep you coming back. This Gulf Coast city has a dining scene that’s every bit as exciting as its shoreline. You’ll find international flavors with a local twist, brunch spots that feel like hidden gems, seafood so fresh it barely leaves the water, and...
