According to the Florida Bar’s website, Matthew Louis Gaetz II is not eligible to practice law in Florida because in his delinquent in paying his fees. The website doesn’t show how much…
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Another Rising Star success: Hope Kennedy
CEO Hope Kennedy and her chamber, the North Tampa Bay Chamber, aren’t afraid to tackle controversial issues that they believe could have a positive impact on Florida businesses. She recently appeared on…
Real News podcast: More college sports coming to Pensacola
Visit Pensacola and tourism has a record-shattering year in FY 2021. CEO Darren Schaefer shared at yesterday’s annual meeting that Escambia County set records in average daily rates (ADR), occupancy, and tourism development…
Breaking: DeSantis to call special session on vaccine mandates (update
Sources are telling Inweekly that Gov. Â Ron DeSantis will call a special legislative session on vaccine mandates. We will have more details later. From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis…
FEMA approves Escambia County for $13.7 Million for Hurricane Sally Debris Removal
FEMA has approved a grant of $13,715,504 for the State of Florida to reimburse Escambia County for costs associated with county-wide debris removal after Hurricane Sally. Escambia County utilized contracted workers between…
Real News podcast: Pumping tax dollars into private schools
Dr. Sally Butzin is the speaker in a special meeting sponsor by the League of Women Voters Pensacola Bay Area. She is a public education advocate and president of Tallahassee’s LWV. She…
Fred Levin estate donates $40 million to UF law school
World-renowned trial lawyer and philanthropist Fredric G. Levin has given the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law an additional $40 million as part of his estate. College namesake and…
Real News podcast: Brunch & Bubbles
Gulf Coast Kid’s House executive director Stacey Kostevicki discusses this weekend’s fundraiser, “Brunch & Bubbles.” About 10 individual tickets are still available – here.
Real News podcast: The fight to save Heritage Oak
Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy explains why her organization has filed a lawsuit to protect trees on a site on North Palafox.
Real News podcast: COVID booster shots
Last Friday, an FDA advisory panel recommended the FDA move forward with a booster vaccine for both Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. The recommendation is that a booster shot for Johnson and…
NAS attack: Deputy maybe shot by Navy cop
A review of the video released yesterday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office regarding Dec. 6, 2019 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola revealed that one deputy may have been shot by Navy…
Gamblers bet on new Facebook name
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Facebook, the parent company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus and more, will rebrand and announce a fresh name as early as next week. Of course, speculation…
Change could tee up football at Pensacola State College
By Ryan Dailey,The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Football programs could come to Florida’s state college system after top education officials Wednesday repealed a rule that has prohibited colleges from having…
Corporations tied to local nursing homes file for bankruptcy
Gulf Coast Health Care, LLC, whose corporate office is located 40 S. Palafox, Suite 400, has Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as well as many of its subsidiaries. Gulf Coast Health Care runs Rosewood…
Real News podcast: Supply chain disruptions
We’re hearing supply chains around the worldwide have been disrupted. Retailer are warning that Christmas shopping may be impacted. UWF’s supply chain expert, Dr. Scott Keller, explains what’s happening and how businesses…
Real News podcast: Rebekah Jones gives back
Congressional candidate Rebekah Jones discusses her campaign financial report and her donation to the Monument to Women Veterans. Check out her website rebekahjonescampaign.com.
Emerald Coastkeeper asks court to block destruction of Heritage Live Oak
 On Aug. 8, Escambia County Development Services Director Horace Jones, acting through the County’s Development Review Committee, approved the destruction of seventeen protected trees including an 85†Heritage Live Oak, which the…
Real News podcast: Who did ECSO video of NAS shooting serve?
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office posted a video on Facebook yesterday in advance of the release public records concerning the Dec. 6 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola. Sheriff Chip Simmons explained why…
Real News podcast: Meet Melissa Pino, Kevin Brown
On 1370 WCOA today, I interviewed two candidates that are seeking the Escambia County Commission District 2 seat: Melissa Pino and Kevin Brown. We have Steve Stroberger scheduled for next week. Chance…
Real News podcast: Argos fall from unbeaten ranks
Will Kennedy recaps UWF Argos loss to #12-ranked West Georgia. Over 7,000 fans attended the homecoming game.