Escambia County declares state of emergency

On Saturday, Aug. 14, Escambia County declared a local state of emergency due to the potential threat of Tropical Storm Fred. Escambia County Emergency Management held…

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Fred coming our way, ETA Monday

The forecast track for Tropical Depression Fred has shifted west, putting Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in its path for possible landfall. NorthEscambia reports: “Fred…

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Education Board to meet on COVID mask rules

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and top state education officials are continuing to pursue a crackdown on school districts…

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Real News sets record for unique interviews

On the air only 90 minutes a day, “Real News with Rick Outzen” set a local record for the most unique full-length interviews for Monday-Friday…

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Tim Horton for Pensacola Mayor (podcast)

Tim Horton is one of the three people who have pre-filed to be Pensacola’s next mayor. “I’m a 1982 graduate of Woodham High School,” said…

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Real News podcast: Michael O’Neal of Parents University

Michael O’Neal is a founder of Parent University and now serves as the Executive Director of Community United Services Inc., which is the entity that…

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Breaking: Rebekah Jones to run against Gaetz as Democrat

Rebekah Jones, the Florida Department of Health GIS data scientist fired in May 2020 because of her refusal to hide COVID-19 data, announced earlier this…

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Real News podcast: Tropical Storm Fred

Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore talks about the county’s preparations for Tropical Storm Fred. Currently the storm is expected to make landfall Monday…

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Under 18 COVID hospitalizations added to dashboard

Escambia County today enhanced the COVID-19 dashboard at myescambia.com/covid19dashboard to include a breakdown of adult and pediatric hospitalizations data provided by local hospitals. It now also displays…

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Real News podcasts: Robert Bender and David Stafford

Escambia County Commission Chairman Robert Bender talks about the Tourist Development Council and his first term in office. Our tourism economy has thrived this year….

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Real News podcast: UWF President Martha Saunders

Dr. Martha Saunders shared the University of West Florida’s plans to curb COVID-19 cases on its campus on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA yesterday. “I would certainly…

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Breaking: Reeves plans to file for mayor on Sept. 1

D.C. Reeves, The Spring CEO and co-owner of Perfect Plain Brewing Company, announced on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA’s “Real News” this morning that he plans to…

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