The Escambia Children’s Trust collects between $8-$10 million annually. Using the 2022 test scores in English Language Arts and Math provided by the Florida Department of Education for our elementary schools, I…
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Escambia schools show improvement in math scores
The Florida Department of Education has released the math scores for its school districts. Escambia grades 3-8 improved by 4 points over last year. The district still trails the state average by 9…
Jewelers Trade contributes $100K to Baptist
The Davis family and Jewelers Trade Shop have committed a $100,000 gift to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The Foundation will name the imaging/cardiology waiting area, which is located on the first floor…
Council considers changes to Pensacola’s charter
City Likely Sticking with Strong Mayor Governance by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The Pensacola City Council received a run-through of proposed changes to the city’s charter during a Monday afternoon workshop as members…
Citywide Tree Survey
The City of Pensacola is conducting an Urban Forest Inventory of trees on city property and rights of way throughout the city, with a goal of better understanding and managing Pensacola’s urban…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, June 28
We had a great show today. Councilman Jared Moore discusses the charter review workshop. Commissioner Steven Barry shares his thoughts on Rep. Jayer Williamson’s political legacy. Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier was my guest…
46 found dead inside tractor-trailer
At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio in a suspected case of human smuggling, officials said Monday. An additional 16 people — 12 adults and four…
Visit Pensacola seeks board applications
Applications for the Visit Pensacola board of directors are now open. Visit Pensacola is governed by an 11-member board. The positions of the board are diverse in region and employment so that…
Brahier on reports FPL spied on critic [podcast]
The recent article on FPL’s consultant spying on Times-Union reporter Nate Monroe reminded me of a statement Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier made on my radio show last November when we discussed her interest…
Judge hears arguments in abortion law challenge, ruling expected Thursday
By Ryan Dailey The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge is expected to rule Thursday on a request to block a new Florida law that bars abortions…
Huge Success: Senior Chill Out [podcast]
Council on Aging of West Florida’s annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out had its most successful event ever on June 24, collecting a total 472 fans, 467 air conditioner units,…
Police looking for suspect in double homicide in Attucks Court
The Pensacola Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Tavarras Vonshay Thomas, who is wanted for 2 counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of 24-year-old…