Author: Rick Outzen
Miami Herald has more details on Amtrak’s possible expansion
The PNJ reports online today that Amtrak’s Sunset Ltd may return. The groundwork has been done to reopen a passenger train service between Mobile and…
‘Keep the Wreath Green’ finishes with 16 red bulbs in Escambia County
At the conclusion of “Keep the Wreath Green,” Escambia County Fire Rescue placed a total of 16 red bulbs on the wreaths between Dec. 1…
Real News: Jan. 3, 2023
Commissioner Lumon May announces 2023 Living the Dream honorees. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky shares the latest details on the Maine teen charged in the attack…
Read Gov. Ron DeSantis’ second inaugural address
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his second inaugural address from the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol in Tallahassee. In his address to Floridians, Governor…
Podcast: Mayor has plans for carry-forwards
On WCOA this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talked about his plans for budget carry-forwards in Public Safety and Parks & Recreation. “My goal is…
Escambia Children’s Trust gives BCC annual report
The Escambia Children’s Trust staff has delivered to the Board of County Commissioners its annual report for 2022. The annual report must include the following:…
Children’s Trust reboots grant reviews
The Escambia Children’s Trust will conduct interviews with the top 29 ranked proposers for its Out-of-School-Time RFP. The first is 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan….
Stakeholders collaborating to avoid Baker Act crisis
By Tom St. Myer Efforts to circumvent a looming mental health treatment crisis in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are trending in the right direction…
Real News Year-End Broadcast
From the upstairs of Five Sisters Blue Cafe, via the tunnel, Real New celebrates 2022 with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson, Walker Wilson, Chandra Smiley, Lumon…
Presser Notes: Planes, Drains & FP&L
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Holiday travelers across the country experienced delays at airports, and Pensacola’s was no different. Mayor D.C. Reeves said that travelers at…
Real News: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022
Kristen Longley, Jenn Bear and Martha Holden discuss the process IMPACT 100 uses to award its grants. A casting call for the six-part series Sacred…
Andrade tackles cash bond issue
State Rep. Alex Andrade has filed HB 65 that prevents the Clerk of Courts from deducting any court fees, fines and other costs from the…
Podcast: Sacred to hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 7
Elrico Tunstall, the brainchild behind the pulse-pounding drama, “Sacred,” has been working 11 years to make this dream become a reality. Filmed exclusively in Pensacola,…
Man killed by train, Biloxi CEO
On Monday, Dec. 26, Terry Glenn Barclay was killed by train when failed to get off the tracks near Scenic Highway. The co-founder and CEO…
Real News: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about helping the homeless during winter sub-freezing events and asking Triumph to help with American Magic creating a headquarters in…
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office handed out $196K and kept a car valued at $84K
Sheriff Chip Simmons asked the Escambia Children’s Trust to fund a virtual reality training simulator – cost $152,201.14 – along with movie nights, public service…
Real News: Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
Community Health Northwest Florida’s Chandra Smiley and Darrell Miller discusses the programs they offer in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Law enforcement, during the past…
Free city parking tomorrow
REMINDER: City Offers Free On-Street Parking for Select Dates During the Holidays Fees for city-owned, on-street public parking (designated by teal blue signs) will be…
Emotional video of Pensacola native getting Pro Bowl news
SYSA alum Jeremy Reaves, a safety for the Washington Commanders, was named to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games as the special teams…
Junior League receives Golden Pear Grant
MAITLAND, Fla. (December 21, 2022) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) announced recipients of the 2022 Golden Pear Grants during a live stream on Facebook…






















