The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Miami Marlins will host the second annual Fish Fest at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Thursday, January 19 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. The fan fest event will…
Category: Politics
Gaetz wants McCarthy out of Speaker’s office
In anticipation of winning the House Speaker position, GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy moved into the speaker’s office. After losing three votes yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz sent a letter to J. Brett Blanton,…
Escambia Children’s Trust not advancing cash or paying for buildings
The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors met yesterday and made the decision not to advance cash to providers because of concerns over tracking and auditing. The providers must have the cash…
Telling Pensacola’s Story, with Mayor D.C. Reeves
The Jan. 5 issue is now available online, and the print edition hits the stands tomorrow. Telling Pensacola’s Story At the Heartland Summit hosted by the Walton family, D.C. Reeves listened to…
Real News: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
Pensacola City Councilman Jared Moore discusses what he would like to see in 2023. Escambia County Commissioner Robert Benders has the latest info on the Pensacola Beach sign and tomorrow’s agenda. CEO…
Podcast: Gaetz brand makes him independent
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed in marathon voting Tuesday to become House speaker, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for…
‘Keep the Wreath Green’ finishes with 16 red bulbs in Escambia County
At the conclusion of “Keep the Wreath Green,” Escambia County Fire Rescue placed a total of 16 red bulbs on the wreaths between Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022. Throughout the duration…
Real News: Jan. 3, 2023
Commissioner Lumon May announces 2023 Living the Dream honorees. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky shares the latest details on the Maine teen charged in the attack on three NYPD officers. Statements made to…
Podcast: Mayor has plans for carry-forwards
On WCOA this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talked about his plans for budget carry-forwards in Public Safety and Parks & Recreation. “My goal is to do what we say we’re going…
Escambia Children’s Trust gives BCC annual report
The Escambia Children’s Trust staff has delivered to the Board of County Commissioners its annual report for 2022. The annual report must include the following: A) Information on the effectiveness of activities,…
Stakeholders collaborating to avoid Baker Act crisis
By Tom St. Myer Efforts to circumvent a looming mental health treatment crisis in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are trending in the right direction after months of collaboration among stakeholders. An…
Real News Year-End Broadcast
From the upstairs of Five Sisters Blue Cafe, via the tunnel, Real New celebrates 2022 with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson, Walker Wilson, Chandra Smiley, Lumon May, Eric Stevenson, and a cast of…