Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis

Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified…

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Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation

Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their…

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Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?

Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…

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Charter USA wants changes, creating an uncertain future for WMS

Warrington Middle remains in limbo Charter Schools USA wants changes to the school board’s approved agreements regarding the company’s takeover of Warrington Middle School. Why…

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Homelessness, Children t/b discussed today

Homelessness We will have two opportunities to hear about the federal government’s “All In” strategy to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. Why this matters:…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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Escambia Children’s Trust seeks input on mental health pilot programs

The Escambia Children’s Trust yesterday published a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and launched a public comment portal that will allow feedback on the draft….

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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…

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Real News: Skateboards, Hot Glass and Hurricane Prep

Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses the excitement surrounding the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark and the importance of the Hollice T. Williams project. Bart Hudson previews Hot…

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Podcast: What’s next for Warrington Middle?

On WCOA this morning, School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed the agreements that were approved on Monday and what’s next for Warrington Middle School. Smith said…

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