Pensacola State College Recognized Among Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges for National Aspen Prize
On October 28, 2025, the Aspen Institute announced that Pensacola State College is among 200 community colleges in the United States eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize is a $1 million award that recognizes two-year colleges with strong student outcomes during and after...
Pensacola ministry expands men’s shelter to nearly double capacity with $1.3 million grant
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A local ministry that provides transitional housing is growing to help even more people get back on their feet. The additions will nearly double the capacity of the men's shelter at Bright Bridge Ministries in Pensacola. Inside a part of Richard's memorial United Methodist Church, walls are...
Pensacola ‘Coastal Cat Cafe’ owner stuck in Jamaica amid hurricane, rescues blind cat
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica -- The owner of Coastal Cat Cafe in Pensacola is stuck in Jamaica after her flight home was canceled due to Hurricane Melissa. Adrienne Brynteson was supposed to leave the island on Tuesday. However, she now has to stay until Sunday -- all while trying to rescue a blind kitten she found on the beach.
U.S. evacuates Guantanamo Bay as Hurricane Melissa slams Caribbean
Roughly 1,000 military personnel and families have been flown to Pensacola ahead of the Category 4 storm that has killed at least seven people in Jamaica.
Veterans support displaced NAS Guantanamo families in Pensacola with free meals
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Local veterans organizations are continuing to offer help to the nearly 900 non-essential personnel and their families from NAS Guantanamo Bay at NAS Pensacola. On Wednesday, AmVets Post 292, local veterans organizations and Costello's Butcher Shop plan on cooking hundreds of hamburgers and more...
Pensacola butchers say American beef prices soaring due to record-low cattle supply
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- If you've noticed beef prices are higher than they used to be, you're not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the country's cattle inventory has hit its lowest point since 1951. In fact, since COVID, you've watched as beef and meat prices have climbed. Butchers...
Perdido Key restaurant temporarily closed, 8 others receive high violations in inspections
Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Oct. 20-26. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections from...
Florida Lawmaker Targets Infant Mortality Crisis Through Medicaid Overhaul
State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) seeks to tackle one of the state’s most troubling healthcare disparities: infant mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black families. In a recent episode of the “Don’t Color on the Dog” podcast, Andrade revealed his plan to reshape how Florida’s Medicaid program...
Honor HER Foundation, a Haven for Women Veterans in Pensacola
When my mom and I pulled up to the Honor HER Foundation with bags of clothing to donate, we expected a quick drop-off — a few kind smiles and a thank you. What we didn’t expect was to be welcomed into one of the most inspiring, faith-fueled stories of hope and resilience.
Pensacola food pantry sees unprecedented need as SNAP to pause amid gov shutdown
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Several food pantries in Northwest Florida say they are feeling the pressure to fill in the gaps. "Tender Hearts Caring Hands" in Pensacola hands out food to those in need nearly everyday. Staff at the food pantry say they've never seen a need like this before. It's...
