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Real News podcasts: Thursday, Oct. 27

Rebekah Jones discusses the VA and other issues that she has heard from voters. Tim Kinsella gives an update on the mayoral transition team. Councilman…

UWF welcomes National Merit Finalist and top scholarship recipients to campus

The University of West Florida welcomed its 11th National Merit Finalist in six years this fall. Amanda Serger was among approximately 15,000 students across the…

Heroes Among Us: Major General David A. Morris

Major General David A. Morris is tonight’s guest of honor for the Marine Corps League ‘s the Annual Heroes Among Us speaker series, starting 6…

Visit Pensacola highlights 2022 successes

On Wednesday, Visit Pensacola welcomed members of the community and tourism industry professionals to its Annual Meeting. Marking the beginning of a new fiscal year,…

Commission on Ethics sends Underhill report to Gov. DeSantis

The Florida Commission on Ethics has sent its full report on the ethics violations of Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill, which included the recommendation to…

Mayor celebrates Port’s success

The Port of Pensacola today celebrated Maritime Commerce Day with a luncheon and media tour. Five years ago, I wrote about the declining revenue at…

Safe and fair elections

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford discusses the important role that poll workers plan in our election process. ABC News reporter Aaron Katersky reports…

2022 City Resident Satisfaction Survey [podcast]

The City of Pensacola has completed the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, gathering valuable feedback from residents about areas of success with city services and identifying opportunities for improvement. A total of…

A look at City Charter amendments

Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier reviews the five city charter amendments on the ballot. You can follow along with this: Question No. 1: Shall the Charter be…

Elections officials grapple with misinformation, myths

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — First came a contagion of disbelief in election results. Then, a surge of public-records requests…

Third Annual PSC Suit-Up Event at J.C. Penney

You don’t have to be a Pensacola State College math major to know that 50 percent off any price equals big savings. The third annual…

Tate football field to be dedicated to Coach Madison

GONZALEZ, Fla. — On Friday, the field at Tate High School will be dedicated to legendary coach Carl Madison. The event is slated to begin…

Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022

Pensacola International Airport’s Matt Coughlin discusses the plans to expand the airport over the next three-five years. Rachel Gillette previews the 2022 EntreCon. Michael Morgan…

Bergosh holds Perdido Town Hall tonight

District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660…

Don Gaetz on ethics

Don Gaetz, former Florida Senate president, has served on the Florida Commission on Ethics since 2020. While in the Florida Legislature, he pushed for stronger…

Inweekly 2012 interview with Leslie Jordan

Beloved comedian actor Leslie Jordan, 67, died yesterday in a car crash in Hollywood. He was probably most known for his role of Beverley Leslie…

City planning and development promotions

The City of Pensacola is pleased to announce two promotions in Development Services and Planning and Zoning, with Cynthia Cannon promoted to the new Planning…

Statement in support of election workers

From the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola: The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola is an informal organization comprised of representatives of the twelve Rotary Clubs…