Emmy-Award winning broadcast journalist Mike Nabors, author of, “The Brees Way,†which details all 15 seasons of former Saints iconic quarterback Drew Brees, will be at Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe on Tuesday,…
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Wahoo announcer moves up to the Big League
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Tuesday the hiring of Chris Garagiola to join their radio broadcast team in 2022. After serving as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Blue Wahoos the past two…
2021 Hollinger Awards announced
Baptist Health Care Foundation has announced the 2021 Hollinger Award recipients for outstanding service contributions to Baptist Health Care. The awards are presented to individuals, families or organizations that have exhibited exceptional…
Real News podcast: What made ‘Sex in the City’ popular
This week HBO will reboot Sex and the City – the award-winning series created by Darren Star and based on Candace Bushnell’s bestselling book of the same name about her and her…
Presser Notes: Homeless Initiatives, Public Utility Debate & Ramps
by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson opened his weekly presser conference Monday morning on solemn and somber notes — one, the anniversary of a local and national tragedy, the other, the…
Real News: Sex and the City
This week HBO will reboot Sex and the City–the hugely popular series based on Candace Bushnell’s bestseller of the same name. Â At 8 a.m., this morning, we will have a special panel…
Public Transit Mask Mandate extended, ECAT following all Federal guidelines
Public Transit Mask Mandate Extended, ECAT Following All Federal Guidelines Following President Biden’s Dec. 2 announcement that masks will continue to be required aboard public transit systems until March 18, 2022, ECAT (Escambia County…
Real News: ‘Baking It’ with Gigi
Last Thursday, the Peacock network released a special new holiday series “Baking it” from the creators of NBC’s Making It, Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg. And one of the judges is from…
Real News: Brenton Goodman on his grandfather, Fred Levin
The Pensacola City Council has approved changing the name of a one-block stretch of Zaragoza Street in downtown Pensacola to “Fred Levin Way.†Fred’s grandson, Brenton Goodman talks about his grandfather.
Children’s Trust down to five finalists
The Escambia Children’s Trust has narrowed its applications for its executive director to five finalists: Dasiely Cruz is the Executive Director of The Children’s Forum Early Learning Career Center, which is funded…
Pensacola to plant 300 trees
Plantings Rooted in Hurricane Sally Damage by Jeremy Morrison To replenish the area’s tree canopy, the city of Pensacola will be planting approximately 300 trees between now and February. The tree plantings…
City of Pensacola to waive downtown parking fees
Fees for city-owned street parking in downtown Pensacola will be waived Dec. 19-26 during Parking Amnesty Week, allowing downtown visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy the holiday lights and attractions without paying for parking. The…
Flags fly half-mast today
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to fly half-mast in memory of those sailors killed in the terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola two years ago. Announcement: On December 6, 2019, a horrific…
Childers sends letter re: BCC pension
County Clerk Pam Childers has sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioner notifying that she doesn’t accept the assertions made by the Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm regarding the legality…
Real News: Milton Race for Inclusion
Special Olympics Florida’s Milton Race for Inclusion is this Saturday, Dec. 4. This 40K/26-mile cycle race takes place on the Heritage Trail, with opening ceremonies beginning at 7:45 a.m. A local Santa…
Council designates funds for beds for homeless
By Jeremy Morrison Appearing strategic in its approach to address the issue of homelessness, the Pensacola City Council is funding initiatives with a near-singular mission: securing shelter for those currently living without….
DeSantis annouces Florida State Guard
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National…
Will Matt Gaetz let seventh graders interview him? [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz is a national celebrity that does interviews all over the country—except with the students at Creative Learning Academy. Seventh-graders – Ryan, Violet, Erin and June – appeared on my…
What about Perdido?
The Escambia County Commission will district redistricting today. Steve Stroberger come on 1370 WCOA this morning to discuss who his neighbors in Perdido and Innerarity Island feel about moving into District 1.
Scott Ritchie announces campaign for Escambia County Judge
(Pensacola, FL) – Scott Ritchie, a Pensacola native who has practiced law for nearly 20 years, today announced his candidacy for Escambia County Judge, Group 1 and filed the necessary paperwork with the Escambia…