Hurricane Helene 8 p.m. update – Cat 4

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents of the Big Bend region, including people in hard-hit Taylor County, to make final preparations for Hurricane Helene, which grew…

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Real News: Housing, Murder, Nursing, Voting and more

Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses why he supports the Community Land Trust. A 20-year friendship came to a devastating end when the Letcher Co, Kentucky elected…

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Hurricane Helene 1 pm update

Canceled: City Council Meeting for Sept. 26, 2024 Due to expected weather conditions as Hurricane Helene approaches the Florida coast, the Pensacola City Council Meeting,…

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Daily Outtakes: Location of indoor sports facility does not matter

Studies show that an indoor sports facility would have a much more significant economic impact than adding a conference center. While neither project would generate…

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Real News: Argos football, Sheriff Simmons, Dragon Boats and trains

Will Kennedy recaps last week’s double-overtime loss and reviews Saturday’s game against powerhouse Grand Valley State. Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the rash of domestic violence,…

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Pensacola loves to kill projects, the methods do not change

For the past two weeks, I have researched how Pensacola and Escambia County have studied sports tourism, indoor sports facilities and meeting facilities for the…

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St. Joseph Church

Buzz: St. Joseph Church debate over political banner

Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church on the corner of Government and Spring streets has displayed a banner urging people to vote “No” on Amendment 4….

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NOAA 9/25 4am

Tropical Storm Helene – Tues am update

I will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. The podcast will posted here by…

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Daily Outtakes: Salzman living high this summer

State Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Cantonment) has lived well this summer. She faces Democrat Franscine C. Mathis in the Nov. 5 election, who has only spent…

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Mayor D.C. Reeves 9/24/24

Presser notes: Parcel 5, Gibson School, Baptist old campus

Mayor D.C. Reeves covered several topics today. WEAR-TV and Inweekly were the only reporters at the press conference. PARCEL 5 “After the conversation about Parcel…

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NOAA 9/24 1 pm CDT

Tropical Storm Helene

From NOAA Hurricane Center: BULLETIN Tropical Storm Helene Intermediate Advisory Number 5A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024 200 PM EDT Tue Sep 24…

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The Daily Squeeze

BOC winner The Daily Squeeze comes to its end

From their Facebook page: So it’s true what they say, all good things must come to an end. In 2019 we opened our doors to…

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Real News: Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen and become Hurricane Helene.. Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams shared the latest info on the storm. Why…

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Daily Outtakes: Cat 3 expected to hit east of us, but still uncertain

Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen and become Hurricane Helene by Wednesday afternoon. Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams will be my guest on “Real…

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Real News 9/23/24: American Magic, Camping ordinances

Pensacola City Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses the agenda, particularly the grants to renovate and repair Warehouse #10, the future home of American Magic. We also…

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Thompson's Bayou

Coastal Systems Training begins Oct. 2

UF/IFAS Escambia Extension is offering a Coastal Systems Training course open to anyone interested in obtaining a hands-on, in-depth education about Florida’s natural environment. The…

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UWF Historic Trust unveils Barbara Goggins Train Pavilion

The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in an…

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Driving in rain

Sand available, plus Hurricane update

From Escambia County: Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and locations…

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Storm Update: DeSantis declares a Emergency

TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Monday, September 23, 2024 RE: Executive Order Number 24-208 (Emergency…

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10 AM Storm Update

From NOAA Hurricane Center: 1. The disturbance is forecast to strengthen and be Note: The cone contains the probable path of the storm center but…

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