In a closed-door meeting last Friday, the State Ethics Commission found probable cause of several violations by Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill regarding the misuse of his position to release confidential transcripts,…
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Real News line-up for Wednesday, Sept. 15
We have a full slate of guests today. We will open with Jim Ryan from ABC News on rising Covid cases and death among children. He will be followed by Cris Dosev…
Nikki Fried on Real News in a.m.
Nikki Fried, Florida Agriculture Commissioner and Democratic candidate for governor, will be my guest on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA in the morning. Â Should be a great interview.
DeSantis wants to change student assessment tests
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a legislative proposal that will eliminate the common-core based, end-of-year, high-stakes Florida Statewide Assessment and create the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T) plan, which will…
Judge skeptical of Skanska’s delays in filings
We received this order from Judge Lacey Collier regarding the Skanska case: Before the Court is the Response to the Court’s Show Cause Order (Doc. 1288) filed by Petitioners Skanska USA Civil…
Real News Line-up for Tuesday, Sept. 14
We’ve got Sonshine from Magic 106 talking about her upcoming virtual town hall with Baptist Hospital. Cedric Alexander will discuss his upcoming CivicCon session, and UWF president Dr. Martha Saunders will share…
Real News podcast: Argos cheer ‘Bring on LSU’
Will Kennedy, the University of West Florida director of athletics communications, recaps Argos’ 63-14 win over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Over 5,000 fans watched the first home game played on the UWF…
Scooter accident victim seeks help
Photographer Greg Riegler needs help after having an accident on scooter in downtown Pensacola. Greg has helped Inweekly with numerous issues, particularly our Annual Winners & Losers covers and Rising Stars. His…
Burger King, Pizza Hut job fair on Tuesday
GPS HOSPITALITY LOOKING TO HIRE 3,500 MANAGERS AND CREW MEMBERS ACROSS 13 STATES WHAT: Â Â GPS Hospitality will host a virtual job fair with the intent to hire managers, crew members and Pizza…
Real News line-up for Monday, Sept. 13
Scott Mitchell of Seville Quarter will open the show with his thoughts on the Pensacola City Council’s discussion of food trucks last Thursday. What really happened at the meeting? UWF’s Will Kennedy…
Volunteer ushers needed
With the upcoming busy show season, the Saenger Theatre needs to add to its volunteer usher roles. Each performance utilizes approximately 16 volunteer ushers to assist the paid staff with the audience…
Real News podcast: Dan McFaul remembers 9/11
Dan McFaul was working on Jeff Miller’s campaign and preparing for the special election in October to replace Congressman Joe Scarborough. He was staying in Navarre when the first tower was stuck….