Category: Politics
Barry running for a fourth term
Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry announced on WCOA this morning that he will pre-file tomorrow to run for a fourth term in 2024.
Trust email: Gives hope for CRC; Commissioner May, Mayor Reeves react [podcasts]
From Escambia Children’s Trust Executive Director Tammy Greer sent after this email the grants meeting: Good afternoon. First, thank you to Shawn, Deana, and Chandra…
Daily Outtakes: What’s that smell
Crappy Problem South Devillers Street had 900 gallons of raw sewage overflow on Monday due to the heavy rainstorm early Monday morning. ECUA Notice sent…
Real News: Casey joins Team Bergosh
Commissioner Jeff Bergosh explains why he hired Jesse Casey to help with constituent services in District 1. In 2009, Francisco Cofre was shot during a…
Daily Outtakes: Another Sheriff Show Car
Simmons Adds to Car Collection Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons’ foundation has purchased a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and gifted it to his agency. Purpose…
Real News: Friday fun
ABC’s Jason Nathanson: “No Hard Feelings?” – Jennifer Lawrence stars in the film, playing a woman trying to seduce a teen. Will it have you…
Daily Outtakes: PNS connection
Pensacola has connections to two news stories: $10.3B PFAS Settlement Late yesterday, the New York Times reported 3M reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S….
Real News: the one about walking catfish
PenAir Credit Union, Pensacola’s oldest and largest credit union, has unveiled its new brand that embodies the credit union’s passion and purpose for enhancing lives….
Santa Rosa listed as GOP stronghold
By the Numbers: Republican Strongholds ©2023 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. Numbers released this week show the Republican Party of…
Last Word: Susi Lyons
In July 2005, we started “The Last Word,” a column in which locals answer questions about themselves. It was patterned after Vanity Fair’s The Proust…
Rest of Real News: First day of Summer
Pensacola Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier recaps last week’s city council meeting. Beginning in Fall 2023, the University of West Florida will offer a new Executive Master…
Daily Outtakes: Finding my past
We Are All Immigrants In our June 15 issue, I wrote about my great-grandfathers, who were immigrants from Ireland and Denmark. I have a portrait…
Last Word: Papa Don Schroeder
In July 2005, we started “The Last Word,” a column in which locals answer questions about themselves. It was patterned after Vanity Fair’s The Proust…
D.C. on D.C.
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses his recent trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with Sen. Rick Scott and others about adding another terminal to the…
Worst Decision Ever
On June 20, 2013, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to take over the Escambia County Jail and Central Booking & Detention…
Bret expected to become hurricane
The News Service of Florida reports the National Hurricane Center was continuing to monitor the hurricane season’s second named storm, which was forecast to strengthen…
Fireworks show set for July 4
The Greater Pensacola Chamber and Pensacola Young Professionals will present this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show at 9 p.m. over Pensacola Bay. The night…
Daily Outtakes: Remembering Patti
Downtown Pensacola lost O’Riley Irish Pub owner and Downtown Improvement Board member Patti Sonnen, who died suddenly last week. The DIB sent out this announcement…
Real News: Need for Speed
Madrina Ciano previews the Festival of Speed, which is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the Five Flags Speedway. The event is…
Helping those displaced by flooding
Hundreds have been displaced due to flooding. Community Health Northwest Florida is collecting items to help those living in shelters. What this matters: Forest Creek…
