Category: Politics
DeSantis vetoes bill on business lawsuits…not an Andrade bill
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A controversial measure that would have given businesses power to sue cities and counties to…
Sept 2021 Greatest Podcasts
September 2021 was about county leadership: Commissioner Doug Underhill being censured, the recording of the BCC meeting, my response to PNJ attacks and Bergosh on…
Top listens in Oct. 2021
I weigh in on PNJ’s view that the Board of County Commissioners shouldn’t hire legal representation. TDC chair David Bear discusses why County Clerk Pam…
August 2021 Greatest Podcasts
Here are four of the most played podcasts from the first month of our radio show – David Morgan on his statue, Rep. State Jayer…
City lose another appeal in heritage oak case
By a 2-1 vote, the First District Court of Appeal has denied the city of Pensacola’s motions for a rehearing, clarification, and certification of questions…
Andrade alimony bill vetoed
DeSantis Vetoes Alimony Overhaul –says retroactive clause made it unconstitutional By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — Acting on one of the…
Best listens for Real News podcasts
Listeners wanted to hear about the TDC cutting the Clerk Pam Childers’ admin fee, the new head of Dixon School, Roger Scott Pool problems, Troy…
Real News podcasts: Friday, June 24
Christian Wagley discusses why he moved the June Slow Ride to July and impact of Climate Change on our region. Jason Nathanson weighs in on…
Have you played Murbles yet? [podcast]
It all started back in 1979 when Murray played horseshoes with a retired neighbor. For two years, Murray tried to win a game but failed. So…
Fiesta Pensacola tackles diversity and inclusion
Fiesta Pensacola is proud to announce the establishment of a new Multicultural Heritage Committee (MHC) to promote diversity and inclusivity within the organization, city and…
County Purchasing hosting workshop
The Escambia County Office of Purchasing is excited to host a free workshop for local businesses in partnership with the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of…
Elvis biopic: a hound dog or return to sender [podcast]
Ready for a little more conversation about Elvis? The highly anticipated biopic debuts today – did Jason Nathanson have a burning love for it, or…
FDOT buys Garcon Point Bridge
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Transportation agreed to pay $134 million to take control of the…
Did ask Gaetz ask for a pardon from Trump?
The. Daily Beast reported last night that our congressman, Matt Gaetz, requested a presidential pardon “from the beginning of time up until today, for any and…
Bear explains why Childers fee cut [podcast]
On Tuesday, the Tourist Development Council voted to reduce the administrative fee that County Clerk Pam Childers deducted from the bed taxes collected from hotel…
June Slow Ride rescheduled to July 1 [podcast]
What: Extreme heat forces rescheduling of June Slow Ride Where: 11 Palafox Pl Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32502 When: Friday July 1 6:00 pm Due…
Real News podcasts: June 23, 2022
Tourist Development Council chair David Bear discusses why the group reduced Clerk Pam Childers’ administrative fee by $212,500. City of Pensacola PIO Kaycee Lagarde discusses…
Pensacola Beach lifeguards have new starting pay
Pensacola Beach Public Safety is excited to announce a new starting hourly rate of $18.33 for certified seasonal lifeguards. “This is a beautiful place to…
JULEP seeks teens for Spark Board [podcast]
The Junior League of Pensacola (JULEP) is excited to recruit the 4th annual Spark Board, selecting high school junior and senior female leaders in our…
Visit Pensacola awards event grants totaling $172,500 [podcast]
Visit Pensacola announced today its event grant recipients for the 2023 fiscal year taking place Oct. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023. Annually, Visit Pensacola…
