Category: News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…