Daily Outtakes: County pushes back against PNJ article

The only-daily newspaper struggled but found something in the Oct. 3 agenda to slam Escambia County government: Remodel of old Masonic Lodge in Brownsville runs…

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Tropical Update: How the latest development may impact us

Once again, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore will give us an update at 7 a.m. on “Real News with Rick Outzen.” County meteorologist…

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Real News: Natural gas advantages and more

Pensacola Energy’s John Scanlon offers tips for natural gas customers for before, during and after a storm. And the full show: Rick talks with Sena…

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Great Dane

Pet Saturday: Danetoberfest, Important Walk, Free Rabies Shots, Empty the Shelter

8th Annual Danetoberfest The lovable giants of Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) are back for the 8th Annual Danetoberfest, bringing all the slobbery kisses…

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County offers $10K signing bonus for paramedics

Om “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, I interviewed County Administrator Wes Moreno. He mentioned the signing bonus offer. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services…

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More Tropical Developments to Watch

We will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. UPDATE  Eric Gilmore: “This one’s just…

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Daily Outtakes: Did Salzman campaign make an in-kind donation

A review of State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s campaign spending in August uncovered what appears not to have been for her campaign. Instead, they may have…

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Podcast: Our Hurricane Helene coverage

WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” covered Hurricane Helene from Monday, Sept. 23 – when it was only a tropical disturbance, to Friday, Sept. 27…

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Inweekly: Top Stories – 9/26/24

WINNERS & LOSERS American Magic, a Global Learning Academy teacher, five Escambia County students and a FDEP whistleblower made the Winners column, but who are…

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Escambia County teams head to Madison County

Teams from Escambia County Emergency Operations and the Sheriff’s Office have headed to Madison County to help with recovery efforts. Madison County is east of…

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Daily Outtakes: Once upon a time, we had an arena, field house and conference center proposal

Seven years ago, Pensacola hotelier Jay Patel presented an ambitious plan, involving eight national companies, to create a $65 million public-private partnership to build a…

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Hurricane Helene 1 pm update

Canceled: City Council Meeting for Sept. 26, 2024 Due to expected weather conditions as Hurricane Helene approaches the Florida coast, the Pensacola City Council Meeting,…

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