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 to nursing homes and assisted living facilities,…
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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 Airport and Pensacola International Airport in June…
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 FM. Lewis talked about how the family…
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 legislative session soon to be underway, I…
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 up a drive-thru testing facility today at…
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 school year, Escambia County has improved 7.5…
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 31 and marks the company’s first presence…
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 run their equipment via their cell phones…
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 to visit the national cemetery, Lighthouse and…
Community Health opens drive-thru testing tomorrow
On Real News this morning, Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley discussed her partnership with Escambia County to offer COVID testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Brownsville Community…
Real News podcasts
Trying to get caught up on our podcasts. We’ve had some great interviews this week. TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discusses the rise in COVID cases and…
Real News: Madden, Bubba, Skanska and Sue
The most interesting man in Pensacola, Dan Jenkins, shares stories about Kenny Stabler and John Madden. Bubba Jr. and Little Bubba talk about their father, T. Bubba Bechtol. Commissioner Robert Bender discusses…
Home COVID tests available
Movement for Change, Stay Safe Pensacola and Mayor Grover Robinson will be handing out home COVID test kits from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec, 31, at Greater True Vine Baptist Church, 130…
Sunbelt announces COVID protocols for Pensacola tournament
The Sun Belt Conference has modified its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 men’s and women’s basketball season effective immediately. Games that cannot be played due to COVID-19 will be canceled and considered…
Breaking: Skanska loses lawsuit
According to the today’s ruling, Skanska USA can’t avoid lawsuits tied to its barges closing the Pensacola Bay Bridge and impacting the families and businesses in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach….
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Dec. 28
After 47 years as the CEO/President of the Council of Aging, John Clark is retiring. He discusses his legacy on the show. Commissioner Lumon May shares the impact of Marilyn Wesley on…
Real News: Remembering Bubba
Yesterday, I interviewed Gene Mitchell and Quint Studer about their memories of comedian T. Bubba Bechtol.
Appriver sold again
OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) last week. announced that it has completed the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI) (“Zix”), a leader in SaaS-based email encryption, threat protection…
Real New: Tuesday, Dec. 21 podcasts
I had a great conversation with Councilman Jared Moore and his oldest daughter June. County Commissioner Robert Bender talks about the successes with Public Safety and EMS.
Where to get rapid test
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is continuing specimen collection for COVID-19 offered to all persons. What: COVID-19 Rapid Testing Schedule* Where: FDOH- Escambia Fairfield, 1295 West Fairfield Drive,…