Category: Politics
Jones requests stay
Today, Rebekah Jones asked the 1st District Court of Appeal to stay Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper’s ruling that disqualified her from running in…
Real News podcasts: Thursday, Aug. 11
Escambia County judicial candidate Paul Hamlin responds to his opponent’s interview on Wednesday. To celebrate Pensacola’s 462nd birthday, members of the community are invited to…
County has 13 candidates for county administrator
Earlier this year, the Escambia County Commission hired GovHR USA of Illinois to help them find a new county administrator. The company has narrowed 28…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Here’s a recap of today’s podcasts: Hamlin vs. Ritchie for Escambia County Judge Studer Community Institute founder Quint Studer talks about the Rodney Jackson’s legacy…
Gaetz holding rally in Pensacola Saturday
SATURDAY: Matt Gaetz to Host ‘Hold Biden Accountable Tour’ with Jim Jordan On Saturday, Aug. 13, at 12p.m., Congressman Matt Gaetz will host the “Hold…
America’s 1st Settlement Trail Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 14
To celebrate Pensacola’s 462nd birthday, members of the community are invited to explore the newly unveiled America’s First Settlement Trail (A1S Trail). On Sunday, Aug….
Ritchie-Hamlin race heats up [podcast]
On Monday, Public Defender Bruce Miller sent out a letter objecting to claims that Scott Ritchie, candidate for Escambia County Judge, had been making regarding…
Food Not Bombs snubs mayor’s invitation
by Jeremy Morrison The local Food Not Bombs chapter has responded to Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson’s statements Monday that he has been talking with the…
Jones files appeal
After a Leon County circuit judge issued a written ruling Monday blocking her from running for a Panhandle congressional seat, Democrat Rebekah Jones has taken…
Real News podcasts: Aug. 9, 2022
Community Health Northwest Florida Chandra Smiley talks about National Health Center Week. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky discusses the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Florida residence…
Real News celebrates first year and over 1,100 interviews
‘Real News with Rick Outzen’ celebrated its first anniversary today. DIB executive director Walker Wilson confirms Mayor Grover Robinson is setting up a meeting between…
County District 5 town hall set for Aug. 15
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall Monday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Community Center & Ruritan Club,…
Antisemitic flyers delivered in other Florida communities
Pensacola isn’t the only Florida town that received antisemitic flyers. Newspapers are reporting similar flyers in Gainesville, Boca Raton, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Vero…
Presser Notes: Mayor Pushes for Port-a-Potty Peace Summit
By Jeremy Morrison Before fielding this week’s presser, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson took a moment to introduce Aya Prince, an Episcopal Day School 8th grader…
Real News podcasts: Monday, Aug. 8, 2022
This week is National Health Center Week. Community Health Northwest Florida is focusing today on its care for the homeless in Escambia and Santa Rosa…
Weigh-in on city resident satisfaction survey
The City of Pensacola is conducting its annual resident satisfaction survey and is encouraging all city residents to participate and let their voices be heard….
Public Defender objects to Ritchie’s statements
Public Defender Bruce Miller has issued a letter objecting to several statements judicial candidate Scott Ritchie made on the YouTube video – “Coffee & Conversation with…
Meet Escambia County judge candidates: Paul Hamlin, Scott Ritchie
Paul Hamlin and Scott Ritchie discuss their backgrounds and why they are running:
‘Wake Up White Man’ flyers dumped in Cordova Park
This weekend, residents in Cordova Park found a flyer tossed in their driveways. The flyer warned them that the white race was being replaced: “Mass…
The Calkins love Putin [video]
Over the weekend, this video of Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins and his wife Mariya, who is running for Florida House District 3, was…






















