Escambia Schools Lead the State …in books being banned. The Tampa Bay Times reports that most of Florida’s counties have few challenges about their school libraries. Of the roughly 1,100 complaints recorded…
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Takeaways from Mayor’s presser
Finding $20 Million to Demo Baptist Hospital At his weekly presser on Tuesday, Mayor D.C. Reeves said that he has met with Baptist Hospital leaders twice in the past 30 days to…
Daily Outtakes: Classical Regression, Cheers and Goodbye
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities, is expected next week to approve the Classical Learning Test for college admission – part of Gov. DeSantis’ effort to move…
Daily Outtakes: Changing of the Tammys at Escambia Children’s Trust
Tammy Greer was right. She was relieved of his duties as the Escambia Children’s Trust at yesterday’s emergency board meeting. And as I suggested, the board chose a staff member, finance director…
Podcasts: Above Normal Hurricane Season, Escambia County, Rosie O’ Grady Celebrates
On WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen,” I talked with Eric Gilmore about the above normal hurricane season. Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno shares the secret to getting his budget passed, and…
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation: Blue Angels specialty motorcycle license plate
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation has announced the Blue Angels specialty motorcycle license plate has been cleared for takeoff and is now available to purchase statewide. The unique motorcycle plate features two…
Daily Outtakes: MiSu No No, Escambia Children’s Trust No Shows
Mi Su may be kicked off Palafox; Little interest in Escambia Children’s Trust strategy sessions; and FPL cuts check for National Naval Aviation Museum. Mi Su Off Palafox? On Friday, Mi Su…
Podcasts: Escambia County OLF 8, Pensacola’s 3-1-1, Pickleball
On Thursday, “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA covered Escambia County’s OLF 8, Pensacola’s improved 3-1-1 service, and Pickleball at the Port of Pensacola. As I wrote yesterday, Escambia County received…
Gallery Night’s ‘Wonder Years’ with first ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone
PENSACOLA, Fla. – On Friday, Aug. 18, from 5–9 p.m., Gallery Night Pensacola is celebrates “Wonder Years!” with its first-ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone. Gallery Night’s Featured Artist First City Art Center’s Youth…
Daily Outtakes: Navarre Park warning, TSA PreCheck
Don’t Drink or Swim in the Water The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway in south…
Bergosh wants Escambia County to move ahead on OLF 8 infrastructure
Escambia County has received a $40 million bid for all of OLF 8. County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says the Tampa-based Eisenhower Property Group proposal has many of the same issues as the…
Daily Outtakes: Inweekly Best of the Coast 2023 is here!
Finally, Inweekly Best of the Coast 2023 has arrived. If you’re an Inweekly regular, you might’ve noticed we’re publishing our annual Best of the Coast issue a little earlier this year….