Category: News
DIB offers more Bird restrictions [podcast]
The Downtown Improvement Board has asked the Pensacola City Council to impose tighter restrictions on electric scooters when the council meets to discuss the matter…
SAO partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Today, State Attorney Ginger Madden kicked off her “Beyond School Walls” partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. One day each month, her staff will mentor…
‘The Right to Exist’
Filmmaker Liz Watkins has done it again with her documentary “The Right to Exist,” which follows the struggle of a homeless sanctuary on commercial private…
Real News podcast: News Judo, Gaetz’s Phobia, No hourly motels and more
I discuss how the daily newspaper manipulates the news to get hits on its website. He also covers Congressman Matt Gaetz’s phobia of 7th graders….
State of the State address
From The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday gave his State of the State address to formally launch the 2022 legislative session….
Spring offers workshop series – podcast added
The Spring, a Studer Community Institute initiative, has launched a workshop series to cover the key topics entrepreneurs face as they start and grow their…
City posts eviction notices today
Today, Monday, Jan. 10, the City of Pensacola posted notices at the homeless encampment under Interstate 110 notifying individuals of a Monday, Jan. 31, 2022…
PNJ hides article on Underhill’s Facebook troubles
If you are among the handful of people in your neighborhood that we have the daily newspaper delivered to your home on Sundays, you saw…
Cordova Mall Ball postponed due to COVID-19 surge
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced Friday that it will postpone the annual Cordova Mall Ball in Pensacola due…
LPR wins appeal, case against those who fund terrorism moves forward (podcast added)
The Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm won a huge victory this week when a U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a trial court’s dismissal of Atchley…
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…
