City Council District 2 Charles Bare spent $1860 – Report, Amended Brian Hoffman spent $3,870. – Report, Amend Char Powell $163.50 – Report Brian Wyer $2,673 – Report City District 6 Ann…
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Escambia Children’s Trust falters with first round of grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) shot blanks on its first round of grants. In June, the ECT board approved the staff’s recommendation to award two grants, totaling $67,700, for it Kindergarten Summer…
Early Voting better than last two primaries
According to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, more people voted at the Early Voting locations than in the 2018 and 2020 primaries —13,292. Through Saturday, the voter turnout is 13.9%….
Weekly Roundup: Wound Up Over Diversity Discussions
Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker issued a challenge to the…
John Sunday Jr. Plaza to de dedicated on Aug. 25
The City of Pensacola invites the public to a dedication ceremony for John Sunday, Jr. Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the north plaza of City Hall, located at…
Mayor Race: Reeves continues to outspend opponents
DC “Captain America” Reeves spent $16,457 in the final weeks of the primary, significantly more than his opponents – Steve Sharp -$4,544; Jewel Cannada-Wynn – $612; and Sherri Myers -$321. Reeves has…
County D2 race: Kevin Brown spends nearly $24K leading up to primary vote
The final campaign finance reports have been filed, and Kevin Brown spent $23,484 over the last two weeks for the Escambia County Commission District 2 post. Chance Walsh spent nothing, and Mike…
Top podcasts for the week
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about the challenges of dealing with Baker Act patients with West Florida Hospital dropping its care for them. County Administrator Wes Moreno shares his background, approach…
A sorta real news podcast
After a week filled with heavy news, we had some fun today – with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson and bowtie champ Eric Stevenson.
Veterans question Lombardo’s service record
We received this email this morning. Lombardo Fraudulent Claim of Flying Combat Missions in Vietnam Sometime before 30 June 2022, Mark Lombardo was airing TV ads in which he claimed to have…
Poo Alley investigation efforts stall
By Jeremy Morrison Efforts to determine the source of human waste fouling a downtown Pensacola beach slated for a multi-million public improvement project may be stalling out until later this fall. According…
Real News podcasts: Thursday, Aug. 18
ABC News’ Brad Garrett explains why the Mar-a-Lago affidavit should remain sealed. Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh previews what he wants the BCC to consider regarding the Contractor’s Competency Board at this…