Category: Politics
Real News: Quint, OLF-8, AirBnB, Jetty and Skullz
Quint Studer’s new company Healthcare Plus Solutions Group has become an exclusive partner with Aramark Healthcare+. Quint shares some of the details. Hear how Commissioner…
Teachers reach agreement with District
Press release:On February 9, the School District of Escambia County and the Union of Education Staff Professionals reached an agreement on the raises of its…
Breaking: County gets new $35 million offer for OLF-8
Commissioner Jeff Bergosh announced on WCOA this morning that the Board of County Commissioners has received a $35-million offer for Outlying Landing Field 8. He…
Real News: OLF-8 negotiations, Balloons, Beads, Lawmakers, Green Eggs
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Feb. Slow Ride cancelled
Saturday’s forecast is for cold and rain, which does not make for a happy Slow Ride. So we are postponing to March and will announce…
American Magic named Mardi Gras parade marshals
Pensacola Mardi Gras is excited to announce The American Magic sailing team as Parade Marshalls for the 2023 Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade presented by…
Alert system misfires
Pensacola Catholic High was the victim of a swatting incident on Wednesday, Feb. 8, when someone notified law enforcement of a possible active shooter situation…
City Hall phones down
Some City Hall and City of Pensacola Housing phone lines are currently experiencing outages and are unable to receive incoming calls. The public’s patience is…
Mayoral Transition Team members discuss environmental issues
Join former Environment Focus Area members of Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ Transition Team as they share their findings and recommendations on improving the city’s environmental…
