Category: News
Top podcasts for the past week
Several big topics this week: HOMELESSNESS: Satoshi Forest co-founder Mike Kimberl talks about the challenges of running a homeless camp. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Escambia County School…
Real News: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore has the latest on Tropical Storm Nine, which is expected to develop into Hurricane Hermine. Two undefeated Gulf…
Contractor Complaint Hot Line established
Escambia County has established a new phone option for citizens experiencing contractor related issues. Citizens can call (850) 595-3550 a selection option 6. That will…
New poll has Crist leading DeSantis by 6 points
A recent Political Matrix/Listener Group poll of 700 likely Florida voters has Democrat Charlie Crist leading Gov. Ron DeSantis – 53%-47%. The poll surveyed 40%…
Downtown Christmas installations begin next week
Christmas Light Installation Schedule: September 28th: Wednesday A.M. Garden St. to Romana St. September 28th: Wednesday P.M. Romana St. to Intendencia St. September 29th: Thursday…
DeSantis coming to Fish House tomorrow
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a campaign rally tomorrow at The Fish House as part of his “Keep Florida Free Pit Stop” tour. The doors…
Real News am: Tropical Storm Nine, UWF football, Sacred Hart trailer and more
Tropical Storm Nine is developing in the Caribbean, and Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore will give us the latest information. Will Kennedy will…
Real News podcasts: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million fraud lawsuit against the Trump Organization, accusing Donald Trump and his adult children of overstating…
Podcast: Help for grieving children coming in October
Valerie’s House Pensacola, a Southwest Florida-founded nonprofit organization with the sole mission of helping children grieve, will begin offering peer grief support groups at the…
Podcast: Gulf Breeze to get additional overpass on Hwy 98
Gulf Breeze Mayor Cherry Fitch discusses the latest city projects and gives a preview of what’s ahead for Gulf Breeze – which includes a fully…
Escambia GOP wants Smith’s head
Escambia County Republican Party sent a request to its volunteers to attend last Tuesday’s school board meeting to speak out against “liberal” School Superintendent Tim…
Adams explains agenda add-on re: Smith’s contract
Escambia County School Board chairman Kevin Adams was my guest on WCOA this morning. We discussed his vote in favor of the board discussing the…
Real News this a.m. – Kevin Adams, Cherry Fitch, Seafood Fest and more
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County School Board member Kevin Adams will discuss why he wanted the board to discuss the termination of Superintendent Tim…
Reeves Transition Team: Simple, Bold & Useful
by Jeremy Morrison Mayor-elect D.C. Reeve’s mayoral transition team gathered for its initial meeting early Wednesday at Pensacola City Hall. The assembled team, headed by…
United Way of West Florida agency certification opens Oct. 4
Pensacola, FL – Local nonprofits are invited to apply for Agency Certification from United Way of West Florida beginning Oct. 4. The application is open…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smith discusses what’s ahead for the school district and how to handle difficult conversations. Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May discusses Dr….
Pet food supplies critically low
The Pensacola Humane Society’s Pet Resource Center is in dire need of cat and dog food. Demand is extremely high due to current economic conditions…
Podcasts: AWKO Center for Leadership
The University of West Florida announced today a $2.5 million gift from the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm to name the UWF Center…
Podcast – Tim Smith: ‘The key is being unified’
Superintendent Tim Smith spoke frankly this morning on WCOA 1370AM about the need to listen to all segments of the community. He wasn’t discouraged about…
Another housing development coming to Nine Mile Road
AL.com reports Birmingham general contractor Capstone Building Corp. has working with The Dawson Company to build a $61.31 million luxury apartment and townhome project in…
