The CRA vs. Children’s Trust Conundrum

Escambia County Public Schools performed admirably during the 2023-24 school year based on the Florida Department of Education accountability reports. However, after decades of ranking…

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SEC Soccer

SEC Women’s Soccer tickets on sale

Twelve nationally ranked Southeastern Conference soccer teams will be competing for the SEC Championship title from Sunday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Ashton…

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Real News: Global Health, Argo Football and more

UWF alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright are investing in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and…

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Gun in a classroom

More arrests made in school threats investigation

Yesterday, Sheriff Chip Simmons said that Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was still investigating the social media threats to shoot up Pensacola area schools. A Bellview…

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Real News: HCA Rehab hits 50, UWF Marching Band, Election dates

HCA Florida West Hospital is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Rehabilitation Center with an Open House featuring former patients, the latest technology used in…

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Sheriff Simmons on arrest of Bellview Middle student [podcast]

This morning, “On Real News with Rick Outzen,” Escambia County Sheriff Chips Simmons discussed the social media threat and the arrest of an 11-year-old female…

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Top Five Stories of the Week: Pam, Jeff, Owens and millions of dollars

Based on our web stats, readers spent the most time reading articles about Pam Childers, Jeff Bergosh, former county aide Jonathan Owens and the millions…

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School District dealing with social media threat

From Escambia County Public Schools: In the early morning hours of Friday, September 13, Escambia County Public Schools and local law enforcement were made aware…

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Books

School books settlement reached but not here

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — Authors of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” and parents of students have reached…

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Take Stock announces new students

Take Stock in Children Announces 40 New Students Selected for Scholarship Program Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 40 new scholars at…

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Daily Outtake: Mayor wants Trust to use funds for his Title I schools

Mayor D.C. Reeves is taking a unique approach in dealing with CRA dollars that Escambia Children’s Trust has in its coffers owed to the City’s…

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American Magic lockdowns semi-final spot

NYYC American Magic and Britain’s INEOS Britannia secured spots in the America’s Cup semi-finals along with the dominant Italian Luna Rossa boat after winning races…

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