State sending COVID-19 tests to senior facilities

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests…

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New direct flight to Boston

Boston, also affectionately known as the “Hub,” is now connected to the Gateway to the Gulf Coast. American Airlines will begin offering service between Logan International…

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The Bear Family Foundation hands out $4.98 million

The Bear Family Foundation last year awarded $4.98 million to local nonprofits. Lewis Bear, Jr. and his wife Belle were my guests on 1370 WCOA/104.9…

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Breaking: Jayer Williamson not running for re-election

State Rep. Jayer Williamson has announced he will not seek another term. He sent this email to his fellow House members: Members: With the 2022…

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FDOH starting testing today, Ascension Sacred will continue testing next week

Marie Mott, the director of the Florida Department of Health’s Escambia County office, told the Escambia County Commissioners this morning that her staff is setting…

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Graduate rates improve

The Florida Department of Education has released 2020-21 high school graduation rates. Escambia County improved, while Santa Rosa County stayed the same. Since the 2016-17…

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Gutty partnership

Gastro Health, a national leading medical group specializing in digestive and liver health, has partnered with Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola. The deal closed on December…

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Broadband key to high-tech farming

ABC News Alex Stone previews the 2022 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. John Deere will spotlight its new technology that will let farmers…

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How to let people visit Naval Aviation Museum

On 1370 WCOA/104.9 FM, State Sen. Doug Broxson previewed his press conference on the FDOT and NAS Pensacola joint corridor project that will allow people…

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Community Health opens drive-thru testing tomorrow

On Real News this morning, Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley discussed her partnership with Escambia County to offer COVID testing from 9 a.m….

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DeSantis racing feds on at-home COVID tests

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying that the “federal government is not going to come through” on a plan to…

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Real News podcasts

Trying to get caught up on our podcasts. We’ve had some great interviews this week. TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore…

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