Marie Mott, the director of the Florida Department of Health’s Escambia County office, told the Escambia County Commissioners this morning that her staff is setting up a drive-thru testing facility today at…
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Community Health opens drive-thru testing tomorrow
On Real News this morning, Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley discussed her partnership with Escambia County to offer COVID testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Brownsville Community…
Real News podcasts
Trying to get caught up on our podcasts. We’ve had some great interviews this week. TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discusses the rise in COVID cases and…
Real News: Madden, Bubba, Skanska and Sue
The most interesting man in Pensacola, Dan Jenkins, shares stories about Kenny Stabler and John Madden. Bubba Jr. and Little Bubba talk about their father, T. Bubba Bechtol. Commissioner Robert Bender discusses…
Home COVID tests available
Movement for Change, Stay Safe Pensacola and Mayor Grover Robinson will be handing out home COVID test kits from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec, 31, at Greater True Vine Baptist Church, 130…
Sunbelt announces COVID protocols for Pensacola tournament
The Sun Belt Conference has modified its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 men’s and women’s basketball season effective immediately. Games that cannot be played due to COVID-19 will be canceled and considered…
Breaking: Skanska loses lawsuit
According to the today’s ruling, Skanska USA can’t avoid lawsuits tied to its barges closing the Pensacola Bay Bridge and impacting the families and businesses in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach….
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Dec. 28
After 47 years as the CEO/President of the Council of Aging, John Clark is retiring. He discusses his legacy on the show. Commissioner Lumon May shares the impact of Marilyn Wesley on…
Real News: Remembering Bubba
Yesterday, I interviewed Gene Mitchell and Quint Studer about their memories of comedian T. Bubba Bechtol.
Real New: Tuesday, Dec. 21 podcasts
I had a great conversation with Councilman Jared Moore and his oldest daughter June. County Commissioner Robert Bender talks about the successes with Public Safety and EMS.
Real News: Broadband facts
This weekend, the daily newspaper published a guest viewpoint from Johnny Kampis – “Escambia taking big gamble with government-owned network.” Not only did the viewpoint make several misleading points, the PNJ failed…
Real News: Eric Stevenson, Bubbas on Patrol
Attorney Eric Stevenson shared stories about his work with Inweekly. We talked about the infamous article “Bubbas on Patrol” by Duwayne Escobedo in March 2008. BUBBAS ON PATROL Sheriff’s Office Boots County…