Category: Politics

Kaycee Lagarde, Escambia County’s Strategic Communications Director, discussed the facts surrounding the Brownsville Library on “Real News” this morning. She reiterated the project’s budget was…

Listen to WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. to get the latest information. “I have run the models on it this morning….

The only-daily newspaper struggled but found something in the Oct. 3 agenda to slam Escambia County government: Remodel of old Masonic Lodge in Brownsville runs…

The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee is excited to announce partnerships for the 2024 “Foo Foo on the Menu” initiative. As visitors and locals begin…

The City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will host another round of community workshops starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3, to update…

At his press conference this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that the Department of Health has discovered a high bacteria count in the run-off from…

Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold his weekly press conference this morning to discuss the future of Baptist Hospital’s former campus on E Street. He understands…

Once again, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore will give us an update at 7 a.m. on “Real News with Rick Outzen.” County meteorologist…

Pensacola Energy’s John Scanlon offers tips for natural gas customers for before, during and after a storm. And the full show: Rick talks with Sena…

8th Annual Danetoberfest The lovable giants of Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) are back for the 8th Annual Danetoberfest, bringing all the slobbery kisses…

Om “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, I interviewed County Administrator Wes Moreno. He mentioned the signing bonus offer. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services…

We will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. UPDATE  Eric Gilmore: “This one’s just…

A review of State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s campaign spending in August uncovered what appears not to have been for her campaign. Instead, they may have…

1. Buzz: St. Joseph Church debate over political banner Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church has a banner urging people to vote “No” on Amendment 4….

WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” covered Hurricane Helene from Monday, Sept. 23 – when it was only a tropical disturbance, to Friday, Sept. 27…

WINNERS & LOSERS American Magic, a Global Learning Academy teacher, five Escambia County students and a FDEP whistleblower made the Winners column, but who are…

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and…

Teams from Escambia County Emergency Operations and the Sheriff’s Office have headed to Madison County to help with recovery efforts. Madison County is east of…

At 10:10 p.m. CDT, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Fla., as a Category 4 storm with 140-mph winds. About 80% of the residents in…

Seven years ago, Pensacola hotelier Jay Patel presented an ambitious plan, involving eight national companies, to create a $65 million public-private partnership to build a…