Category: News
DeSantis names new surgeon general
Gov. DeSantis has picked Joseph Ladapo, UCLA associate professor and researcher that recently relocated to Florida, to be his surgeon general. Ladapo most likely caught…
ECUA billing issues
Due to a COVID-related staffing shortage, ECUA’s third-party bill print/mailing processor is running behind in their production schedule. As a result, some of our customers’…
Real News podcasts for Tuesday, Sept. 21
We had great guests on 1370 WCOA today. Jared Moore recapped yesterday’s Agenda Review. Hot topic: Whether to replace the vinyl banners at the Garden…
Has DCF applied for federal funding for children? Fried says no
Today, in response to a report that the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has applied for summer funding from the Pandemic Electronic Benefit…
Entrecon nominations sought
The 2021 EntreCon® Awards presented by Cox Business will recognize the achievements and economic impact leaders and businesses have on a community. Have a friend…
Real News podcast: Similarities between 9/11 and NAS shooting
The Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm represents the victims of the NAS Pensacola terror attack that happened on Dec. 6, 2019, when second Lieutenant Mohammed…
Presser Notes: Silver linings, I-110 Evictions, Wrestling with noise
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly There’s still a lot of folks in the hospital due to COVID-19. But less than last week. And that is the…
$200 million in refunds unclaimed in Florida Prepaid College program
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds from Florida’s Prepaid College Tuition Program, according to program officials. Prices…
You Have the Right to an Attorney — Maybe
Escambia Examines Concerns Over Attorney Access at Jail by Jeremy Morrison Do inmates incarcerated in Escambia Country get full — and private — access to…
Hurricane Sally offers lessons for the future
Report Outlines Storms’ Impacts, Opportunities for Improvements by Jeremy Morrison A year ago, Hurricane Sally hammered the local region with wind and rain, causing massive…
Sculptor selected for Chappie James statue
Press Release: The General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc. is proud and honored to announce the first African American candidate to complete astronaut…
Real News lineup for Friday, Sept. 17
On NewsTalk 1370 WCOA, we will cover: Gallery Night’s virtual art auction, Gov. DeSantis’ effort to get rid of year-end standardized testing in Florida schools,…
Real News podcast: Battle for Perdido Key
On NewsTalk 1370 WCOA yesterday, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh gave his side of his debate with District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill over redistricting. “I…
Real News podcast: Skanska shenanigans
Alystock Witkin partner Sam Geisler discussed the latest developments in the Skanska lawsuit yesterday on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA. “We were supposed to have a trial…
Real News podcast: Nikki Fried
On NewsTalk 1370 WCOA, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried discussed her campaign to be the state’s next governor. Why run now? “When I see…
The Underhill investigation documents
Here are documents association with the State Ethics Commission’s investigation and finding of probable cause for seven violations. Here are the Advocate recommendations: 9_20060 Advocate’s…
Real News podcasts for Tuesday, Sept. 14
We have four fantastic interviews yesterday that covered policing, education, criminal justice and the Biden administration’s vaccination mandates Cedric Alexander on his 9/20 CivicCon talk:…
Ethics Commission finds several probable causes of violations by Underhill
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…
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….
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…





















