Weekly Roundup: Wound Up Over Diversity Discussions

Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Chief U.S. District Judge…

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John Sunday Jr. Plaza to de dedicated on Aug. 25

The City of Pensacola invites the public to a dedication ceremony for John Sunday, Jr. Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the…

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Mayor Race: Reeves continues to outspend opponents

DC “Captain America” Reeves spent $16,457 in the final weeks of the primary, significantly more than his opponents – Steve Sharp -$4,544; Jewel Cannada-Wynn –…

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County D2 race: Kevin Brown spends nearly $24K leading up to primary vote

The final campaign finance reports have been filed, and Kevin Brown spent $23,484 over the last two weeks for the Escambia County Commission District 2…

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Radio On Air

Top podcasts for the week

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about the challenges of dealing with Baker Act patients with West Florida Hospital dropping its care for them. County…

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A sorta real news podcast

After a week filled with heavy news, we had some fun today – with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson and bowtie champ Eric Stevenson.

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Veterans question Lombardo’s service record

We received this email this morning. Lombardo Fraudulent Claim of Flying Combat Missions in Vietnam Sometime before 30 June 2022, Mark Lombardo was airing TV…

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Poo Alley investigation efforts stall

By Jeremy Morrison Efforts to determine the source of human waste fouling a downtown Pensacola beach slated for a multi-million public improvement project may be…

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Real News podcasts: Thursday, Aug. 18

ABC News’ Brad Garrett explains why the Mar-a-Lago affidavit should remain sealed. Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh previews what he wants the BCC to consider…

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Get Out The Vote Rally – Saturday, Aug. 20 [podcast]

The Northwest Florida Panhandle Coalition for Civic Engagement will hold a second Get Out The Vote Rally on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m….

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Cash

Here are the big campaign contributors

Here are those who contributed $250 or more and to whom they gave their money: Contributor LName First Name  Amount Candidate Office  Abbott Shane  $   …

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City Council D6 finances

Here is how the campaign finances breakdown: Ann Hill Cash $13,057.00 In-kind $2,850.00 Expenditures $11,551.44 Maureen Padden Cash $5,731.26 In-kind $526.00 Expenditures $2,830.85 Allison Patton Cash $58,480.00 In-kind $2,637.35 Expenditures…

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Over 21,000 have voted, Early Voting ends Saturday

The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections reports that 21,743 votes have been cast in the county as of last night: Vote by mail- 14,745 Early…

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Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022

ABC News’ Alex Stone was at Liz Cheney’s election night party. Hear his thoughts. DIB Executive Director Walker Wilson explains how the fund for the…

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County Commission D2: Mike Kohler

Mike Kohler has loaned his campaign $17,500 – a little more than a quarter of his cash contributions, as of Aug. 5 reports. Cash: $60,449.37 In-kind: $1,948.44…

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County Commission D2: Kevin Brown

Kevin Brown has raised the most money and spent the least amount on the campaign, as of Aug. 5 reports. Cash: $87,830.00 In-kind: $2,645.52 Expenditures: $28,946.85   Contributions…

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County Commission D2: Chance Walsh

Chance Walsh has been the top spender in the District 2 County Commission race. Kevin Brown has raised more money but has spent a fraction…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022

Despite signs that inflation is beginning to loosen its grip, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $864…

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Walnut Hill Town Hall [podcast]

Escambia County Commissioner Steve Barry discusses his town hall in Walnut Hill and shares the latest on expanding high-speed internet in the county.

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Cannada-Wynn, Sharp and Myers contributors

The other mayoral candidates have raised $54,045 in cash.  Cannada-Wynn ($8,000), Sharp ($3000) and Myers ($315) have contributed cash to their campaigns.  Reeves has written…

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