News Archive

Sandy Del Duca was mourning the death of her father when Lulu, a curly haired goldendoodle, came bounding down the stairs at the Ballard-Durand funeral home.

From the panting yellow Lab with the nasty ear infection to the quivering Siamese cat in need a nail trim, the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Dover Air Force Base is not as high-drama as one might expect.

In addition to its cosmopolitan downtown and top-rated beaches, Pensacola is also rich in history. Founded by Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano in 1559, it was the first European settlement in the continental United States; however, it failed to thrive under Spain’s rule. The country abandoned it only to return in 1698. France, which settled New Orleans, began encroaching upon Pensacola, and claimed it in 1722. But the Spanish took it back. And then, France burned it down.

Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Bahlau June 11 updated Santa Rosa County Commissioners on base operations and training, which is on the rise. He also praised the county’s support.

Four Airmen saved a contractor’s life on the loading dock of their building using their annual Air Force CPR training. 

Al and Saundra Karp have found an unconventional way to raise money and help save their Miami-area home from foreclosure: They’re lining up gigs for their family jazz band.

As Jojo dipped her head in the kiddy pool to cool off from Saturday’s 90-something degree day, her mom, Margaret Wallek, considered bringing home a brother or sister.

The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP have partnered to host Summer of Encore Mentoring educational events for older Americans who want to start or expand small businesses. These local events will take place from June through August.

The Pensacola Bay Area has long been known as an angler’s paradise. This summer, the destination’s saltwater fishing will be showcased when fishermen from around the region test their angling skills at these tournaments from bay to Gulf.

Gov. Rick Scott has signed of pair of bills sponsored by State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) protecting the identities of military personnel and allowing military IDs to qualify as valid identification in renewing a driver’s license.