County Commissioner Steven Barry said that he expects tomorrow the board will acknowledge the $33 million letter of intent from D.R. Horton for OLF-8 and vote to have staff begin work on…
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Presser Notes: Trestles and Concourses
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Graffiti Bridge — otherwise known as the train trestle crossing over 17th Avenue — is both a cultural icon, as well as a road hazard, opening up big…
Real News: Sunbelt ball, Lily Hall wings, Five Sisters innovators, Pickleball and Mayor D.C. – not a bad Tuesday
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves covers Amtrak coalition, Pickleball, Graffiti Bridge and his upcoming trip to Tallahassee. Lily Hall Chef Darian Hernandez is on the “Blind Date” episode of “Chopped” tonight at 7…
PPD targets Chappie James Bridge traffic
From the Pensacola Police Department: “Pensacola police made 21 traffic stops in 1.5 hours this morning on the bay bridge. Warnings were issued for minor traffic violations and traffic citations were issued…
Chappie James Bridge open
NorthEscambia.com reports the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) opened the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) span of the Chappie James Bridge to vehicular traffic at about 11:30 last night.
ECT recommends 19 grants, total $5.1 million
The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and will vote on a recommendation to fund 19 out-of-school-time programs, totaling $5.1 million. The previous…
Real News: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023
Erica Grancagnolo has been selected as the Director of Economic and Neighborhood Development for the City of Pensacola. She discusses Mayor D.C. Reeves’s approach to economic development. Independence for the Blind is…
Bergosh: D.R. Horton offer ‘would be a windfall’ [podcast]
Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh was my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning. He sees D.R. Horton’s offer of $33 million for OLF-8 has an opportunity for the…
Week ends with five wins for DeSantis
There was a lot of action in Tallahassee today – completing the checklist for the special session: The Florida Senate voted 26-9 along party lines to pass a measure that shifts control…
Real News: Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
Co-owner Chris McKean discusses reopening The Handlebar and joining the DIB board. And the full show with Walker Wilson and Sena Maddison:
Reeves names economic development director
Erica Grancagnolo has been selected as the Director of Economic and Neighborhood Development for the City of Pensacola, a new position responsible for developing and implementing long-range strategic plans for city economic…
City Hall phone outages continue
As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10: In addition to City Hall and City of Pensacola Housing phone lines experiencing outages, 311, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Sanitation and city community centers…