Category Archive: Front Page

May
10

Johnson Beach dedicated to Rosamond Johnson

(L) Raymond Reese and (R) Alice Johnson sitting during the dedication and commemoration of Johnson Beach as the beach was dedicated to native Rosamond Johnson Jr. (inset)

BY: Greg Fink “The first Saturday of May will be a dedication to Rosamond Johnson and Johnson Beach,” said Gene Valentino, Escambia County Commissioner District 2, as he read a proclamation to the widow of Johnson and family. Known informally as Johnson Beach for many years, last Saturday was the first day the beach was …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/johnson-beach-dedicated-to-rosamond-johnson/

May
10

Crawfish Festival comes to downtown Pensacola

(photo by Wesley Martin) ­­­ Over 16,000 pounds of crawfish were sold this past weekend, May 4 - 6, at the 2012 Fiesta of Five Flags Pensacola Crawfish Festival held at downtown’s Bartram Park.

BY: Wesley Martin “It was a beautiful weekend,” said Adelene Lovelace, executive director of Fiesta of Five Flags. “We were watching for the rain but it didn’t come.” City residents had a chance to enjoy the annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival this past weekend, May 4 – 6, held at downtown Pensacola’s Bartram Park. Presented by …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/crawfish-festival-comes-to-downtown-pensacola/

May
10

Fourth Homicide Victim Found in Pensacola

BY: Freedom Whiting The city of Pensacola has had it’s forth homicide this year. In the corner lot of  Tarragona and Hernandez streets, Thomas Mitchell III, 27, was found dead from a gunshot wound. According to medical reports, Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pensacola Police Department stated that a call about the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/fourth-homicide-victim-found-in-pensacola/

Apr
26

Candlelight Vigil Held for Slain Grocer

(photo by Wesley Martin) ­­­ (Center left) Sister, Tracy Fountain and (center right) husband, Everitt Quarles stand with community and friends at the candlelight vigil for Terra Quarles at Pace Plaza where she was the owner of AC Grocery.

By Wesley Marin “That grocery store was her dream,” said Shirley Shaw, mother of slain AC Grocery owner, Terra Fountain Quarles, 41. On Monday afternoon, Quarles lost her life during a gunfire exchange after a 33-year-old, Joshua Levi Hilton, robbed her convenience store. Hilton later died at a local hospital from injuries he sustained from the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/candlelight-vigil-held-for-slain-grocer/

Apr
20

MAYOR, CHAMBER SECURE $3.6 MILLION FOR PORT OF PENSACOLA

Funding supports Mayor’s vision for port, fosters job creation  Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward joined with the Greater Pensacola Chamber today in celebrating the passage of a $2 million appropriation from the State of Florida for an economic development initiative at the Port of Pensacola. Hayward greeted the news with excitement when he learned about the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/mayor-chamber-secure-3-6-million-for-port-of-pensacola/

Apr
20

ECAT falling within ADA-Compliance

By: Wesley Martin On Monday, The City of Pensacola held a meeting along with vendor, Martin Mency, to discuss tactful design and arrangement of new ADA-compliant bus benches and shelters within city limits. “This is a contract to replace the current benches with newer ones,” said Chief of Neighborhoods, Helen Gibson. On Monday’s meeting, community …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/ecat-falling-within-ada-compliance/

Apr
20

Milton youth enjoys White House Easter Egg Roll

Arie visits White House

Arie Jenkins, an eight- year-old from Milton, Fla., celebrated her Easter at the White House this year. Along with approximately 30,000 other children and adults, Arie was invited to share in The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll. “It was good and fun,” Arie said. “I got to watch people perform on stage and dance …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/milton-youth-enjoys-white-house-easter-egg-roll/

Apr
12

Easter Egg Extravaganza Comes to Magee Field

egg hunt

By: J. Miles Sunday afternoon men, women and children came to enjoy the Easter festivities sponsored by Truth for Youth.  According to the founder of Truth for Youth, Rev. John Powell, this year’s event surpassed all prior celebrations. “For the last 18 years we’ve sponsored this Easter event and this year we outdid ourselves,” Rev. …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/easter-egg-extravaganza-comes-to-magee-field/

Apr
12

King addresses allegations

Hugh King, Escambia County Commission District 3 candidate and former city councilman, speaks to the press about recent allegations by political opponent, Lumon May, while also addressing community concerns.

By Wesley Martin “I want to make sure that the citizens of District 3 are no longer subjected to the same type of representation in a political system that we’ve had that’s probably plagued with a certain amount of political corruption – certainly an amount of exploitation,” said Hugh King, candidate for Escambia County Commission …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/king-addresses-allegations/

Apr
12

Escambia Sheriff’s race heats up

By Greg Fink A crowed of nearly 300 people crammed into the Washington High School cafeteria to attend Monday’s Escambia County Sheriff Debate. Sponsored by the Escambia Republican Executive Committee, incumbent sheriff, David Morgan, and challenger, John Powell, both started the forum telling attendees about their respective backgrounds as well as their love for the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://pensacolavoice.com/escambia-sheriffs-race-heats-up/

Older posts «