If the Century Town Council was counting on the Escambia Children’s Trust to help the Urban Development Center pay back its loan ($41K), it’s not going to happen. In reply to our…
Category: Politics
Real News: Rudman bill passes House
From The News Service of Florida: The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would allow courts to require that parents who share custody of children use “safe exchange” locations…
Real News 1-18-24
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will be hosting the third annual Fish Fest fan experience at Blue Wahoos Stadium today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bill Vilona has the details. The Japan-America Society…
Pen America discusses Escambia book ban
In an important victory for students, parents, authors, and the First Amendment, on Jan. 12, Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Escambia…
Federal judge rules Underhill must pay Bear legal fees
Federal Judge Casey Rodgers granted David Bear’s motion for attorney’s fees, $130,425.50, from former County Commissioner Doug Underhill. She ordered the Clerk to enter the final judgment against Underhill on Bear’s Public…
DeSantis gives Chamber $65K for strategic plan
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $135,200 in awards to military communities through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, which supports community-based activities that protect existing military installations. “As the most military and…
Escambia Public Schools closed tomorrow
Press release: Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to possible inclement weather…
CRA may need to spend $120K on Malcolm Yonge before assessment
On “Real News” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves said the CRA would need to spend nearly $120,000 on the Malcolm Yonge Gym to make it safe enough to do an in-depth structural…
Salzman campaigns for DeSantis in Roland, Iowa
Florida State Rep. Michelle Salzman, R-Cantonment, traveled to Roland, Iowa to campaign for Gov. Ron DeSantis at Roland-Story Middle School. She posted on X: “I showed up an hour early and shook…
Daily Outtakes: Tim Smith talks with Washington Post
Former Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Tim Smith spoke with the Washington Post about how he was fired for his refusal to remove books from schools. Last May, the board fired Smith…
Real News: Coach Yelton earns 200th win
UWF Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton earned her 200th win with a 66-57 road victory over Alabama Huntsville on Saturday. She also celebrated the 30th anniversary of her national championship as a…
Daily Outtakes: Salzman website hacked
The mobile version of Rep. Michelle Salzman’s website, mentalhealthtaskforce.org, appears to have been hacked. Clicking on the Learn More button leads users to several gambling websites. The computer version doesn’t have the…