Pensacola, Fla. - Foo Foo Fest will bring a celebration of Japanese anime back to Pensacola for a second year. The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida says HizashiCon will be a part of the event from October 31st through November 2nd. HizashiCon celebrates Japanese anime, pop culture, and music. It kicks off Friday evening with a concert at the Rex Theatre. Saturday's main convention runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, with opportunities to me

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Women's philanthropic group Impact 100 announced their twelve grant recipients for 2025. Each non-profit will receive $103,500. The grants are funded by the organizations members. "Each of every single one of us made a thousand dollar commitment -- not just of our money, but of our belief," Said Impact 100 Grants Chair Amanda Hinesman during an award presentation at the Hilton Pensacola Beach on Sunday evening. "Belief in the power of women c

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The state is set to rest its case this morning in the trial of a former contractor Jesse LaCoste. The 33-year-old is accused of defrauding homeowners, insurance companies, and subcontractors of over $2 million in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. LaCoste was indicted nearly two years ago after multiple homeowners reported he took payment without completing the work. If convicted, LaCoste faces up to 30 years in prison for each count. The defe