Category: News
A Beautiful Struggle: The Man & The Madness
A documentary produced locally has been selected for two international film festivals. “A Beautiful Struggle: The Man & The Madness†details the life of Jonathan…
Real news: Thursday, June 9
The city of Milton is being named to several Top 10 lists – Cheapest Place to Live, Best Place to Live in Panhandle and Best…
District 7 Hot Topics: Flooding, development
by Jeremy Morrison Top concerns among residents of Pensacola’s western flank — issues such as roadway safety, a wild housing boom and flooding — were…
Lakeview: The granddaddy of job fairs [podcast]
Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network and Global Connections to Employment will host a job fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at the Lakeview…
Real News: Reporter talks about FDOH reporting problems during early months of pandemic
This week, Tampa Bay Times reporter Ian Hodgson reported on the State Auditor General’s investigation into the first months of the COVID pandemic had found…
Real News podcasts, Wednesday, June 8
UWF assistant professor Stephen LeMay shares his expertise on the rising gas prices. Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender discusses beach traffic and this week’s Committee…
Pensacola State breaks ground on Math and Advanced Technology center
Ground was broken Wednesday, June 8, on Phase II of Pensacola State College’s STEM facility ─ the Bear, Jones, Moore, and Reeves Center for Math…
Pensacola Children’s Chorus summer camps [podcast]
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus seeks aspiring performers to participate in this summer’s performing arts camps! Students entering grades 1-12 are invited to sing, dance and…
Real News: McConaughey and Green Converse
After meeting with President Joe Biden, actor Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, made a passionate plea for gun reform at Tuesday’s White House…
Real News: Blazer Academy
On Tuesday, June 7, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office graduated its second Blazer Academy class. Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the award-winning, innovative mentorship program.
Pensacola ranked #2 city in Northern Florida
Strategistico.com, a large online research organization that provides strategic insights for living and traveling within the US, published its 12 Best Cities to Live in Northern Florida….
Third-graders in poorer neighborhoods struggled with reading this past year
Escambia County has 35 elementary school programs – two charter schools (Pensacola Beach and Byrneville), Escambia Co. Virtual Learning and 32 traditional public schools. The…
To Win the Cup
Skipper Terry Hutchison is on a mission. The president of Sailing Operations for NYYC American Magic has won 11 sailing world championships but not the…
Movies in the Park return
The 2022 annual Movies in the Park series will return to Community Maritime Park on Friday, June 10, featuring three Friday movie nights this summer. Movies…
First sea turtle sighting in Perdido
Escambia County Sea Turtle Patrol recorded Perdido Key’s first sea turtle nest Sunday, June 5. After an early start on Pensacola Beach, this nest is…
Real News podcasts – Tuesday, June 7
Pensacola Little Theatre is in the midst of a transformation and wants people to understand that The Center will be a place to utilize as…
City District 2 town hall on June 15
District 2 City Councilmember Sherri Myers will hold a town hall at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, in the atrium of the Cokesbury United…
Trumbull backed for Senate bid after Gainer exit
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Republican Senate leaders Tuesday quickly endorsed House Appropriations Chairman Jay Trumbull, R-Panama City, to…
Parks or Property?
Public Spaces in Pensacola’s District 7 eyed for Affordable Housing by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola’s parks may be on the table as city officials explore “non-traditional 
Another record day for beach traffic
Escambia County is thrilled to announce another new single-day record for vehicles on Pensacola Beach. On Saturday, June 4, the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza recorded…
