Graphic books may be pulled from school libraries

Wait a second. Is book banning coming to Escambia County? NorthEscambia.com took a closer look. Why it matters? The Florida Legislature passed several laws this…

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Predatory Contractors: First domino falls

State Attorney Ginger Madden has filed a felony fraud charge against contractor Matthew Banks, and more charges may be filed against Banks and other contractors…

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Podcast: Fort Myers/Port Charlotte prepares for ‘Real Deal’ Ian

Ian is projected to hit Englewood between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. today. Expect to see Hurricane Michael-type damage. ABC meteorologist Melissa Griffin gives the…

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Ian hitting Florida as Cat 4 near Fort Myers

Hurricane Ian has strengthened and sped up. It will hit Florida later today, and the projected landfill has shifted south of Tampa and Sarasota to…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Sept. 27

It’s fall, and Strong Street Studio is preparing for its annual pumpkin party. Glass pumpkins will go on sale online on Oct. 1. Scott Novota…

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Podcast: Powell seeks D2 council seat

Char Powell talks about what separates her from her opponent and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.

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UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern

Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 27, 2022 – An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide…

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Hurricane Ian: Tuesday, 9/27 – 1 p.m.

The newest track model consensus shows a turn to the northeast that brings Ian onshore in the Sarasota and Venice areas on Wednesday evening as…

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Mayor presents Studers the key to the city

Yesterday, Mayor Grover Robinson presented Rishy and Quint Studer with a key to the city for the many ways the couple has helped the community…

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Podcast: Gaetz rumors, Hilary Clinton’s emails

Pensacola native Ryan Wiggins has been named to Influence Magazine’s Top 150 People in Florida Politics. The former Inweekly intern is the chief of staff…

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Mayor-elect and investors sell Perfect Plain

For months, we’ve heard rumors that D.C. Reeves and his partners had a buyer for Perfect Plain. Here’s the press release: Urban South Brewery announced…

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Escambia County call center being repurposed

Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) has announced a major expansion effort is underway to provide ITAD customers with improved solutions for all decommissioned IT assets. The…

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