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…

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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’…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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$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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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….

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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.  Should be a great…

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