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Daily Outtakes – Brownsville, Intermission, WMS

Operation Brownsville Gets Into New Gear Though the much-mention calendar on the ECSO has had no additions since April 24, Escambia County is stepping up…

City, County holding joint workshop on ending homelessness

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…

Avenue of Flags

North Pensacola Optimist Club has embarked on a new annual event, “Avenue of Flags.” On three national holidays – Memorial Day, Fourth of July and…

Real News: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Lissa Dees gives an update on the city’s downtown parking. County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discusses the latest legal decision on the county paying a former…

Buzz: Hobbs promoted to chief deputy

According to Instagram, Commander Andy Hobbs has been promoted by Sheriff Chip Simmons to chief deputy. He replaces Tommi Lyter. The sheriff’s office website doesn’t…

Made in the South seeks entries

The official call for entries for Garden & Gun’s fourteenth annual Made in the South Awards is open through June 20. The magazine is seeking…

Cox recognizes Inspirational Student Heroes in Escambia County

On Wednesday, May 3, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Escambia County, recognizing 54 students who have overcome extreme hardships…

County loses appeal regarding Underhill’s legal fees

Escambia County lost its appeal regarding former Commissioner Doug Underhill’s demand that the taxpayers pay for his legal fees incurred to defend a defamation lawsuit…

Escambia Children’s Trust seeks input on mental health pilot programs

The Escambia Children’s Trust yesterday published a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and launched a public comment portal that will allow feedback on the draft….

Mayor praises Navy decision on reopening the base

Mayor D.C. Reeves has had several discussions with the Pentagon and Navy about reinstating the public access waiver at NAS Pensacola. He made several suggestions,…

Malcolm Yonge arches near failure condition

Inweekly requested the structural assessment of the Malcolm Yonge Community Center that was closed in late March. According to the initial inspection by Joe Dereuil…

Joint city, county meeting on homeless set of May 9

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…

2023 Movies in the Park returns May 12

The 2023 annual Movies in the Park series will return to Community Maritime Park on Friday, May 12, and will feature three Friday movie nights…

Real News: Dunking Matt Gaetz

Another woman has been charged with throwing a drink on Congressman Matt Gaetz. I have a brilliant idea for a fundraiser. Jon Shell discusses the…

Homework: Cowboy Mouth

Fred Leblanc of Cowboy Mouth will be my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Cowboy Mouth…

Cozad on National Naval Aviation Museum reopening to the public [podcast]

After more than three years of restricted entry, the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) is thrilled to announce the public access waiver onto NAS Pensacola…

Blake Doyle Community Skatepark open

The City of Pensacola celebrated the completion of the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark at Hollice T. Williams Park with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on…

Homeless count still may be low

Opening Doors of Northwest Florida revealed at its April general coalition meeting that the 2023 Point-in-Time count tallied 1,180 homeless individuals in the two-county area,…