Bill Vilona
PNJ
Pensacola, FL, United States
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Blue Wahoos Baseball: Perez one of several Blue Wahoos connections to Marlins spring training
Nearly half of the 67 players currently set for the big league camp have worn a Blue Wahoos uniform. → Read More
Baseball: Blue Wahoos spend month of December giving back to community
Blue Wahoos mascot Kazoo reads to elementary school kids in Pensacola. → Read More
UWF Men’s Soccer: Argos have season end on penalty kicks in NCAA Regional
“There were opportunities there, but we just didn’t finish. And we left it for PKs and that’s not where you want to be." → Read More
SEC Tournament, UWF In GSC Tourney provide Pensacola soccer showcase
The Southeastern Conference women’s soccer tournament made its debut in Pensacola with a pair of enthralling, overtime games. → Read More
Blue Wahoos win division title in dramatic finish, reach Championship Series
The Blue Wahoos have reached a championship series for the first time in their 10th anniversary season. → Read More
After summer success, Blue Wahoos extend community kickball league to fall
The Blue Wahoos Kickball League will return with a fall season beginning on Sept. 27 and ending with a championship round on Nov. 10. → Read More
UWF Football: 5 takeaways from Argos scrimmage on Friday
“That is really a final tune-up. That is a trial run for a game and then we will start getting in a game mode." → Read More
Baseball: Pensacola umpire reaches grandest stage at Little League World Series
“I know there might be a blown call. But you want to make sure you’re at your best.” → Read More
Ice Flyers owner surprised with Pensacola’s Sportsman of the Year honor
“It is a tremendous honor to be amongst the Pensacola sports community, our community.” → Read More
Blue Wahoos Baseball: New broadcaster hoping to continue Blue Wahoos's legacy
Erik Bremer will be the new voice of the Blue Wahoos. Games air on ESPN Pensacola and digital streaming on MILB TV. → Read More
Blue Wahoos honor memory of beloved usher Tom Hoffman
“When you walked away from Tom Hoffman, you felt better than before,” said Blue Wahoos owner Quint Studer. → Read More
Reese’s Senior Bowl clinic at University of West Florida a memorable experience
A dozen future NFL players, all of whom are training for the upcoming Reese’s Senior Bowl week, traveled to UWF’s Pen-Air Field to participate in clinic. → Read More
Former greats help Ice Flyers celebrate hockey’s 25th year in Pensacola
“I have been planning this, building to this moment, but to sit back now and reflect on 25 years, it’s like oh my goodness it’s twenty-five years!” → Read More
Pensacola Powerlifter Continues To Defy Age With More World Feats
Tilley, 69, who trains at the Pensacola Fitness Club on Ninth Avenue, won the Masters 3-Lift Competition with a weight total of 380.2 pounds. → Read More
After difficult absence, Soul Bowl returns with hope at Blue Wahoos Stadium
The 29th Soul Bowl event will be held at the Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. → Read More
University of West Florida football game on campus may be annual event
“We obviously prefer to play downtown, but at the end of day, if we have a game scheduled, we have to find a facility to play in.” → Read More
Bobby Bowden's 'Puntrooskie' play helped define his unmatched legacy
There was no one in sports history like him. Bowden leaves the earth with a legacy unmatched in many ways. → Read More
Blue Wahoos baseball: Pensacola falls as Shea Langeliers goes yard three times
A three-homer performance was enough to lift Mississippi over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Wednesday. → Read More
Mobile native Hank Aaron never lost his grace or place in baseball royalty
One of the game's greatest players and statesmen is gone. But his legacy lives on. → Read More
Comfort food classic with a twist: Blue Wahoos offer ready-made holiday dinner
"We are trying to relieve the burden of the holidays and we created dishes that will work. This entire meal can be taken home and popped into the oven for short time and ready to serve." → Read More