Category: News
Breaking: former Hill aide running for Santa Rosa seat
Buzz: Mariya Calkins, wife of Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins, will file to run for State House, District 3 that is currently held by…
State sending COVID-19 tests to senior facilities
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests…
New direct flight to Boston
Boston, also affectionately known as the “Hub,” is now connected to the Gateway to the Gulf Coast. American Airlines will begin offering service between Logan International…
The Bear Family Foundation hands out $4.98 million
The Bear Family Foundation last year awarded $4.98 million to local nonprofits. Lewis Bear, Jr. and his wife Belle were my guests on 1370 WCOA/104.9…
Breaking: Jayer Williamson not running for re-election
State Rep. Jayer Williamson has announced he will not seek another term. He sent this email to his fellow House members: Members: With the 2022…
FDOH starting testing today, Ascension Sacred will continue testing next week
Marie Mott, the director of the Florida Department of Health’s Escambia County office, told the Escambia County Commissioners this morning that her staff is setting…
Graduate rates improve
The Florida Department of Education has released 2020-21 high school graduation rates. Escambia County improved, while Santa Rosa County stayed the same. Since the 2016-17…
Gutty partnership
Gastro Health, a national leading medical group specializing in digestive and liver health, has partnered with Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola. The deal closed on December…
Broadband key to high-tech farming
ABC News Alex Stone previews the 2022 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. John Deere will spotlight its new technology that will let farmers…
How to let people visit Naval Aviation Museum
On 1370 WCOA/104.9 FM, State Sen. Doug Broxson previewed his press conference on the FDOT and NAS Pensacola joint corridor project that will allow people…
Community Health opens drive-thru testing tomorrow
On Real News this morning, Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley discussed her partnership with Escambia County to offer COVID testing from 9 a.m….
Real News podcasts
Trying to get caught up on our podcasts. We’ve had some great interviews this week. TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore…
Real News: Madden, Bubba, Skanska and Sue
The most interesting man in Pensacola, Dan Jenkins, shares stories about Kenny Stabler and John Madden. Bubba Jr. and Little Bubba talk about their father,…
Home COVID tests available
Movement for Change, Stay Safe Pensacola and Mayor Grover Robinson will be handing out home COVID test kits from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec, 31,…
Sunbelt announces COVID protocols for Pensacola tournament
The Sun Belt Conference has modified its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 men’s and women’s basketball season effective immediately. Games that cannot be played due…
Breaking: Skanska loses lawsuit
According to the today’s ruling, Skanska USA can’t avoid lawsuits tied to its barges closing the Pensacola Bay Bridge and impacting the families and businesses…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Dec. 28
After 47 years as the CEO/President of the Council of Aging, John Clark is retiring. He discusses his legacy on the show. Commissioner Lumon May…
Real News: Remembering Bubba
Yesterday, I interviewed Gene Mitchell and Quint Studer about their memories of comedian T. Bubba Bechtol.
Appriver sold again
OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) last week. announced that it has completed the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI) (“Zix”), a…
Real New: Tuesday, Dec. 21 podcasts
I had a great conversation with Councilman Jared Moore and his oldest daughter June. County Commissioner Robert Bender talks about the successes with Public Safety…
