Attorney Gene Mitchell talks about the issues in the Escambia County Jail. His interview is followed by the audio of Sheridan Davis who talks about how her mother contracted COVID-19 in the…
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BCC meets on Jail
According to notes handed out, it will take 12 months for the county vacate the old jail. The cost to make release facility available for inmates is $1.5 million.
Blue Angels Foundation in state budget
Florida Politics has reported lawmakers agreed Wednesday to provide $250,000 to the Blue Angels Foundation, a nonprofit specializing in the treatment of wounded veterans with the goal of eliminating veteran suicides. “The…
Blue Wahoos open April 7
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ Bill Vilona gives an update on the 2022 season, which begins Friday, April 8. Lots of things happening at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Classic Rock Albums from 1972 turn 50 [podcast]
Former deejays Nick Zangari and Sena Maddison discuss the golden era of rock and the best albums of 1972. Some of the ones they mention include David Bowie, ‘The Rise and Fall…
Breaking: Lawmakers want to give sheriffs blank check
This amendment would allow sheriffs to move around their budgets however they want. The budget becomes meaningless, only the total dollar amount matters – See Red. Sheriff Chip Simmons’ budget is $73.75…
Happy 309 Day
Mayor Grover Robinson signed a resolution proclaiming March 9 “309 Day,” in honor of Pensacola’s 309 Punk House. Author Scott Satterwhite celebrated 309 Day with us on WCOA this morning.
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer of jets to Ukraine [podcast]
Poland caught the U.S. off guard with its offer to give Soviet-era MiG fighter jets to Ukraine by way of a U.S. base in Germany. ABC News correspondent Matt Seyler explains why…
Use Airbnb to help Ukrainians
People have found a new way to Ukrainian families – booking an Airbnb stay in Kiev, Ukraine — not to visit but as a way to send money to a family in…
Pensacola Superfund site to be cleaned up
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that comprehensive reviews will be conducted of completed cleanup work at 39 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites in the Southeast. The sites, located…
Daily newspapers may lose revenue source
From the News Service of Florida: The Florida Senate on Wednesday could take up a proposal that would change laws about publishing local-government legal notices, as newspapers and media organizations scurry to…
From Glasgow to Pensacola
What: From Glasgow to Pensacola: What’s next for climate action? Where: Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. When: Tuesday March 29—5:30 pm PENSACOLA—Join local scientists, students and advocates as they discuss…
Monoclonal antibody treatment returns to Escambia
The day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declares COVID-19 pandemic over, the state works with Escambia County to open a monoclonal antibody site Escambia County, in partnership with the state of Florida, will…
Wahoo field near completion [photos]
Bill Vilona shared these photos of the new field at Blue Wahoos Stadium:
Studer’s Blue Wahoos Challenge returns
Baseball is back by the Bay in March with 29 collegiate and high school games scheduled at Blue Wahoos Stadium leading up to the start of the minor league season. Starting with…
City has two new hires
The City of Pensacola today announced the addition of Public Works & Facilities Deputy Director of Operations James Cook and Assistant Housing Director Meredith Reeves to the city’s team. Both have worked…
Early detection of Alzheimer’s [podcast]
Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology, recently signed a consulting and licensing agreement with California-based company, BIOPAC Systems Inc., to collaborate on the development of…
Presser Notes: NoMoCo, Affordable Housing & an Exit’s Exit?
By Jeremy Morrison Once again, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said Monday; the city is phasing out its regular release of local COVID stats as part of its so-called dashboard. With a current…
FCAAP: ‘The best way to protect every eligible child from Covid-19’
Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics March 7, 2022 Tallahassee – Following a COVID-19 roundtable convened by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis where Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommended against the COVID-19…
Exclusive: Juan’s Flying Burrito [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, co-owner and COO Jay Morris talked about bringing Juan’s Flying Burrito to Pensacola. Their location at 200 South Alcaniz Street opens officially on Wednesday, March 9.