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Dixon After Hours Performing Arts Academy reveals camp schedule
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Dixon After Hours Performing Arts Academy, an intensive music theatre program, is getting ready as its summer performing arts camps are set to begin this month. According to a press release, the camps for students aged 6-8 and 9-18 are scheduled to be held May 29 through June 29. Camp […]
Baptist Health Care celebrating those who make a difference every day | Guestview
During the month of May, we at Baptist Health Care celebrate several national recognition dates that are near and dear to our hearts. Nurses Week was May 5 – 11, Hospital Week is May 12 – 18, and Emergency Medical Services Week is May 19 – 25.
Governor DeSantis and First Lady award $20,000 to seven nonprofit organizations in recognition of Hope Florida’s success
Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis recently recognized the significant contributions of seven nonprofit organizations in the Panhandle through the Hope Florida Initiative. Each organization was awarded $20,000 to continue their work in assisting Floridians towards prosperity and self-sufficiency. Among the recipients were the St. Andrew Christian Care Center, Food for Thought Outreach, A Bed 4 Me Foundation, Caring & Sharing of South Walton, BeGenerous, and Vision of Hope. Additionally, the First Baptist Church of Pensacola was honored for being one of the top five needs-meeting Hope Florida CarePortal churches in the state.
Hillary Brown's father speaks on Gulf Breeze surgeon, wants changes going forward
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- The father of Hillary Brown -- the late wife of Gulf Breeze plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Brown -- is speaking out a week after the state issued a restriction against the surgeon's medical license. Ben Brown is accused of malpractice and disregard for his patients --...
Principals' role and impact extends far beyond education | Guestview
As the principal at Workman Middle School, my role extends far beyond educational leadership. I’m the principal, but also the custodian, dean, guidance counselor, teacher, mentor and cafeteria worker. I do whatever needs to be done to make the school work, and my staff knows that I wouldn’t have them doing anything that I wouldn’t do. ...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT MONDAY 5-13-24
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is CLOSED MONDAY , MAY 13 open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit our You Tube channel Navarre Newspaper. You will find the weather and information videos about the emerald coast of Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola areas.This report is updated during the day.
Family of Gulf Breeze plastic surgeon issues statement following license restriction
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- The family of Gulf Breeze plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Brown released a statement Thursday one week after the state issued an immediate restriction to Brown's medical license. WEAR News reported last week that the Florida Department of Health issued the restriction following numerous complaints involving Brown's...
Brownsville could be getting a new hub for services, business soon near community center
Escambia County is working on developing a new hub for businesses near the Brownsville Community Center that could help small business owners get on their feet and keep the area growing. The project is called the Escambia County Business Incubator and, at this stage of the county’s plans, there will...
Faith Time: Honoring mothers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Joining us this morning is James Johnson with NorthStone Baptist Church in Pensacola. It is Mother’s Day and we wanted to talk about the many ways mothers are lifted up in the Bible. How do you think mothers should be honored? Guest: Well, I like to use the word honor. Children […]
Before Juneteenth came Florida's Emancipation Day - and Pensacola will celebrate
Retired Escambia County educator Walter Gulley Jr. has taught history, social studies, African-American history and so much more. But it wasn't until a few years ago that he heard about Florida's Emancipation Day ‒ a celebration of Union Army troops arriving in Tallahassee on May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War, to announce that President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued two years earlier, was now in effect throughout the state.
Pensacola barbecue restaurant cracks top 10 in Yelp's Top 100 BBQ Spots of 2024
Pensacola is known for its beautiful beaches, the Blue Angels and it's bustling downtown, and now we can add barbecue to that list. Yelp searched the country for the top 100 barbecue spots, and local favorite Hot Spot Barbecue landed at No. 9 on the list. ...
Things to do in Pensacola: Navy Days Celebration; Lift Every Voice; Hot Glass Cold Brew
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. MONDAY Monday Night Blues 7 p.m. Monday, May 13. Seville Quarter, 130...
PNJ Athlete of the Week: Who should win the award for the week of May 6-11?
It's time for another round of the Pensacola News Journal Athlete of the Week!. Vote early and vote often, as the polls will be open until Saturday at 11 a.m. Each weekly winner will be awarded a one-of-a-kind PNJ Athlete of the Week shirt provided by BSN SPORTS. The poll is exclusively on PNJ.com.
Pensacola woman arrested after child was found 2 blocks away: Arrest report
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola woman was arrested Wednesday after the child she was taking care of was found two blocks away, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. 32-year-old Chelsey Michelle Johnson was arrested and charged with child neglect. According to Johnson’s arrest report, a woman found a child walking on the road […]
Traditional classrooms don't fit every student, so Catholic Diocese is building new ones
Chloe Fulton’s students are future café owners, meteorologists and historians. On any given school day, you’ll see students at her school taking breaks to tinker with Legos in the hallway when they’re overstimulated. You’ll hear students’ tests being read aloud to them to help them process their responses. You’ll feel the students’ hand-made...
Gulf Breeze beach volleyball wins first two matchups at state tourney | AREA ROUNDUP
Just one area baseball team remains alive in the 2024 season after some wild results throughout the night. Elsewhere, Gulf Breeze beach volleyball is still on the hunt for a state championship. ...
Top stories this week include Ascension cyberattack, deputy shooting
Here's a roundup of our top stories from the past week. With a subscription to the Pensacola News Journal, you will receive full access to the work done by our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting your community. Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital facing disruptions after cyberattack ...
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