By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Disney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with…
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By the Numbers: March Housing Prices
By The News Service of Florida The industry group Florida Realtors on Friday released a report that said the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in March was $405,000. Here…
Mayor pushes back on Pickleball lease
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has received some criticism about renting out Port Warehouse #4 for an indoor sports facility (Comment on Belmont Hall post). He responded on “Real News with Rick Outzen”…
$1.76 gas in Pace this Saturday
Residents of Pace and surrounding communities are invited to celebrate the grand opening of a new 76® gas station located at 4560 US 90 on Saturday, April 29. The station will offer customers regular…
Apply for Cox event grants
Local nonprofits that are planning fundraising and awareness events in the Gulf Coast market are encouraged to apply for an event sponsorship from Cox Communications. Cox is currently accepting applications for events…
Panel: Climate risks to local military bases [podcast]
UWF, American Security Project and retired military leaders to discuss climate-related risks to local military installations WHAT: UWF’s Office of Research Administration and Engagement and the American Security Project have partnered to…
Belmont Hall explores port site [podcast]
Last week, we reported that Belmont Hall – food and entertainment complex – may move to a site near the Port of Pensacola and the ferry landing. The project is the brainchild…
Looking for new DIB board members
Mayor D.C. Reeves is accepting applications to be considered for two upcoming vacancies on the Downtown Improvement Board. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the DIB must fill out an online application…
ECUA gets competition for recycling
WM Breaks Ground on $30 Million Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Northwest Florida WM announced plans for its latest material recovery facility (MRF) at a groundbreaking ceremony today in Fort Walton Beach,…
Andrade defamation bill dead
Rep. Alex Andrade’s defamation bill (HB 991) is officially dead. The bill that drew criticism from both Republicans and Conservatives made it through the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in March but has…
Moorhead Law wins Battle of the Barristers
Moorhead Law Group took home the trophy at United Way of West Florida’s 2nd Annual Battle of the Barristers. The event tested the knowledge of team members in categories like sports and…
Real News: Friday, April 21, 2023
Will Kennedy gives an update on UWF athletics. The involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped. Jason Nathanson explains why. Casino Beach Bar & Grille kicks off the summer season…