Apr
12
Recently, Kesha White of Pensacola, Florida won the national American Associaiton of Forensic Science award for her excellent work in forensic sciences in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. White is a Crime Laboratory Analyst assigned to the Questioned Document section with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. White was recognized in February at The …
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Apr
06
By Wesley Martin “No justice – no peace,” seemed to be the universal hymn last Saturday at thousands gathered in Sanford, Fla. for a march and rally at the Sanford Police Department. The event’s main purpose called for the arrest of the killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman. (Over 80 individuals traveled from Northwest …
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Apr
06
By Wesley Martin “Our youth have rights,” said Celestine Lewis, director of the Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy. “But with rights come responsibility.” Last Thursday, March 29, a community meeting was held at the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church for youth of Escambia County. According to Lewis, coordinator for Thursday’s event, the meeting’s main objective was …
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Apr
06
by Greg Fink The Community Maritime Park will debut the use of the multi-faceted baseball stadium on April 5 to kickoff the first Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ season. “I am very excited about the chance to go see the first game of the season,” said Escambia County resident, Kaci Patterson. “I think it is a very …
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Apr
06
by Greg Fink On Saturday hundreds fought inclement weather conditions to attend the 12th Annual University of West Florida Festival on the Greens. Like prior celebrations, community participants were introduced to local visual artists, musicians and craft designers. “I think this is a great event for the children to come and take part in,” Glenn …
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Apr
06
The rain did not stop people from coming out to enjoy the entertainment, free giveaways, food and donated clothing being distributed Saturday at Reimagine Warrington held at Moreno Court in Pensacola. Over 2,000 community members came out to participate in the annual event. “We served 1200 people groceries, 93 people received haircuts, and 40 women …
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Mar
30
By Wesley Martin “We want justice and we’re not getting it,” said Jeanne Boyd, president of Movement For Change, a local civil rights organization. “We don’t even know what type of person he would have been,” she continued as she spoke on the Feb. 26 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. On Monday …
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Mar
30
Children with special needs and services can now enjoy Pensacola’s Lakeview Center. Recently opened, Lakeview’s Children’s Services Center is equipped with the latest technology as well as state of the art accommodations. Partially funded by the late Melba B. Meyers’ Trust, the services provided will help children with mental health and behavioral challenges. This trust …
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Mar
30
by Marion Williams, Ph.D. Ret On Saturday, March 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downtown Pensacola, approximately 300 people lined up to begin the annual Dogwood Dash Run. Beginning at 140 W. Government and Spring Streets, the 2012 Dogwood Dash 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run started 7:45 a.m. On a sun drenched …
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Mar
30
The Women of Destiny Institute held their “Women in Action” talk show Saturday morning. During the event nutritional fruits, bagels and various crème cheeses, yogurt, juices and water were made available. Feature topics included: “How to Beat the Press” of Stress; “Losing 32 Pounds” with Paula Mobley; and “Sweet 16 tips” for financial independence/freedom with …
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