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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Daily Outtakes: Location of indoor sports facility does not matter

Studies show that an indoor sports facility would have a much more significant economic impact than adding a conference center. While neither project would generate…

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Real News: Argos football, Sheriff Simmons, Dragon Boats and trains

Will Kennedy recaps last week’s double-overtime loss and reviews Saturday’s game against powerhouse Grand Valley State. Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the rash of domestic violence,…

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Pensacola loves to kill projects, the methods do not change

For the past two weeks, I have researched how Pensacola and Escambia County have studied sports tourism, indoor sports facilities and meeting facilities for the…

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NOAA 9/25 4am

Tropical Storm Helene – Tues am update

I will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. The podcast will posted here by…

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Daily Outtakes: Salzman living high this summer

State Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Cantonment) has lived well this summer. She faces Democrat Franscine C. Mathis in the Nov. 5 election, who has only spent…

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NOAA 9/24 1 pm CDT

Tropical Storm Helene

From NOAA Hurricane Center: BULLETIN Tropical Storm Helene Intermediate Advisory Number 5A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024 200 PM EDT Tue Sep 24…

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Real News: Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen and become Hurricane Helene.. Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams shared the latest info on the storm. Why…

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Daily Outtakes: Cat 3 expected to hit east of us, but still uncertain

Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen and become Hurricane Helene by Wednesday afternoon. Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams will be my guest on “Real…

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Thompson's Bayou

Coastal Systems Training begins Oct. 2

UF/IFAS Escambia Extension is offering a Coastal Systems Training course open to anyone interested in obtaining a hands-on, in-depth education about Florida’s natural environment. The…

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Sand available, plus Hurricane update

From Escambia County: Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and locations…

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Storm Update: DeSantis declares a Emergency

TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Monday, September 23, 2024 RE: Executive Order Number 24-208 (Emergency…

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