Escambia County had 680 drug overdoses last week Why this matters: Escambia County last year topped the list of opioid overdose deaths in Florida, earning the county CORE funding from Gov. Ron…
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Real News: Input sought on beach parking, mental health
This morning, Commissioner Robert Bender and ECT executive Tammy Greer made appeals for public input on two significant issues. Why this matters – Part 1: For years, Pensacola Beach businesses and residents…
College lacrosse coming here, May 10-13
Pensacola hosts the NAIA Men’s Lacrosse National Invitational this week at the Ashton Brosnaham complex. Why this matter: Thanks to Pensacola Sports, our community is earning a reputation for hosting college sport…
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 its services this Friday with a neighborhood…
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 Southern-made product entries in six categories: Home,…
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 in their lives. The Heroes were recognized…
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 has been reestablished and the Museum will…
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, a 62% jump from last year and…
Breaking: Navy to reopen NAS Pensacola
The Navy is restoring seven-day access to NAS Pensacola beginning May 17. Ret. Admiral Kyle Cozad will be my guest on WCOA tomorrow at 7 a.m. to give the details.
PSC holding HR workshop on May 11
Four Human Resources professionals will facilitate a Pensacola State College Nonprofit Center for Excellence workshop on Thursday, May 11. Set for 8 a.m.-noon in the Florida Power and Light Company Nonprofit Center…
Real News: MJ, Mint Jubilee, Oysters and more
Falynne Lewing is bringing her show, “Michael Jackson- A THRILLING Tribute!” to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Together, with her wonderful and selfless teams of volunteers…
Best of the Coast voting open now
Just like we have every year for the last 23 years, we’re asking all of you to play favorites and vote in our Best of the Coast poll. That means your most…