Reeves and private parking lots

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the new Florida law that requires companies managing private parking lots to…

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National Health Center Week

Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers….

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Daily Outtakes: Hurricane Debbie

Last night the Florida Division of Emergency Management issued its voluminous report that listed the pre-landfall and post-landfall work of all the state agencies. I’ve…

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Gulf Winds supports BBBS

The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation recently made donations to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida in Pensacola, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

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Bergosh pledges to honor OLF-8 master plan

On WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh repeated his commitment to the OLF-8 master plan. “I’m not going…

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National Lighthouse Day – Wednesday, Aug. 7

The Coast Guard and the Pensacola Lighthouse Maritime Museum are scheduled to host a National Lighthouse Day celebration at the Pensacola Lighthouse Maritime Museum, Wednesday,…

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The Blue Angels must keep flying

A retired Air Force flight surgeon wrote a viewpoint for the Seattle Times calling for the retirement of the Blue Angels after seeing the Navy’s…

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OneBlood hampered by ransomware attack

OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving much of the southeastern United States, announced its critical software systems utilized to manage its daily operations are starting…

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Hurricane Debbie ‘very near landfill’ in Big Bend area

We will provide updates throughout the day as Hurricane Debbie makes landfall in the Big Bend area – most likely near where Hurricane Idalia in…

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Latest on Tropical Depression 4

From NOAA Hurricane Center as 11 am EDT Heavy rainfall will likely result in locally considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of Florida and…

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GB YMCA closing for renovation

The YMCA of Northwest Florida has announced that the Community YMCA at Gulf Breeze will close on Monday, Aug. 26, for total renovation to better…

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More on fired Chilean workers

Grace McCaffery, the founder of the Hispanic Resource Center of Northwest Florida, said the 45 Chilean aviation mechanics laid off by ST Engineering –Mobile Aerospace…

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Tropical storm heading to the Gulf of Mexico

Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore shared the latest on the well-defined tropical wave that is moving into the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA latest:…

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Daily Outtakes: Why the YMCA is on Intendencia

In this week’s Outtakes, I write about the bad decisions made by politicians and local boards that have had consequences. Read Bad Decisions Hurt. I…

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CoC need help building Leadership Council

The Santa Rosa-Escambia County Continuum of Care (CoC) is accepting applications from those interested in serving on the nominating committee member, which will help select…

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Need any sand bags, County offers sand

Escambia County Sand Locations Open Thursday, Aug. 1 Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a…

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CIIWT change of command

Capt. Sarah Sherwood relieved Capt. Christopher Bryant as commanding officer of the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) during a change of command ceremony July…

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Daily Outtakes: Trump vs. Harris statistical tie

A new national survey by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research USA reveals that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs to Aug. 11

The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday began, Monday, July 29 and extends through Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday allows Florida families to save money…

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Rick Scott, Mike Ezell named AbilityOne® Congressional Champions

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) and SourceAmerica honored Senator Rick Scott of Florida and House Representative Mike Ezell of Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District as AbilityOne®…

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