Category: Escambia County
Simmons not running for Congress
Sheriff Chip Simmons posted on his Facebook: “Over the past 24 hours, I have received dozens of calls from across the country inquiring about my…
Daily Outtakes: Friday morning round-up
THE DEATH OF PENSACOLA’S RADIO STATION – WCOA WCOA is unique because it was owned by the City of Pensacola and broadcast from City Hall….
More names of possible candidates for Congress
My phone has been ringing off the hook. Here are some new names of individuals debating whether to run for Congress Escambia County Sheriff Chip…
Kohler may run for Congress
On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler shared he is considering running for Congress. “It’s funny you said that,…
Daily Outtakes: Who runs for Matt Gaetz’s seat?
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General. Our congressman didn’t wait for the Senate’s confirmation and resigned from the…
Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza planned
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, has announced the development of a Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza. The project…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist Hospital buildings unsalvageable
The initial assessments show that Baptist Hospital’s campus in the E Street and Moreno Street neighborhood cannot be salvaged, including the hospital, medical tower, and…
Real News: City update, AI @UWF, Tourism
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about the poor condition of the old Baptist campus and the Strive to Thrive plan. UWF English Department Chair Dr….
Here we go again: another tropical wave
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore says Florida may see a hurricane during the middle of next week. A cold front may protect us….
Escambia Children’s Trust walks away empty-handed
Last Thursday, the Escambia Children’s Trust asked the Board of County Commissioners to negotiate an interlocal agreement on how to spend the CRA dollars given…
Top news stories, Nov. 10 edition
Posts about the “bikini” mailer, a failed coup at the county and the lack of fact-checking at the News Journal attracted our readers attention this…
Real News: Soccer and more
The SEC Soccer Tournament Championship Game will be played at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park where Texas and South Carolina will compete for the championship title….