Category: Politics
The Watson Firm turkey giveaway next Monday
Press release: On Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10 a.m., The Watson Firm, together with local businesses and entrepreneurs, will be serving their neighbors at…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Nov. 16
State Rep. Alex Andrade recaps the first day of the Special Session. The Downtown Improvement Board has announced the return of the “All I Want”…
Real News: 309 Punk House
On 1370 WCOA this morning, Scott Satterwhite discussed his book – “A Punkhouse in the Deep South.” “As far as the punk house  goes, it’s…
Bergosh takes over as BCC chair
At the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners meeting this morning, the board reorganized to appoint a new chairman and vice chairman, with District 1…
Presser Notes: City enterprises thriving
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly In the first of what looks to be shaping up into a slate of field trips to finish out this year’s…
Real News podcasts: Monday, Nov. 15
Quint Studer discusses his column in the daily newspaper’s Sunday edition on celebrating Pensacola’s progress over the past 15 years. He also previews Entrecon. Pensacola…
Delta adds direct flight to NYC
After a robust summer, Delta isn’t slowing down in bringing back more flights and destinations for New York’s business and leisure travelers alike. Delta Airlines…
UWF College of Business launches Hall of Fame
“Congratulations to the 10 distinguished inductees on this prestigious honor,†College of Business Dean Richard Fountain said. “Their extraordinary success in business is superseded by…
Real News: Andrew Del Gaudio
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Del Gaudio challenges veterans to step up and get involved in their communities. He is the Region IV Commander…
Latest of Skanska trial [podcast]
Last week, the attorneys in the Skanska USA trial submitted their post-trial briefs to Federal Judge Lacey Collier, who will decide if the bridge contractor…
Underhill to hold three town halls to keep Perdido in D2
District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill will host town hall meetings Tuesday, Nov. 16, Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 to discuss redistricting. The town…
A ‘Very Thin Line’ of Sunshine
Has Homeless Task Force Been Open Enough? by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Homeless advocate and director of the Alfred Washburn Center Mike Kimbrel has mixed feelings…
ECSO mum on two shooting victims
Seven hours after deputies found a man and woman shot dead in the Warrington area, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t updated its primary communication…
Downtown Y celebrates five years this week [podcast]
The Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA turns five this week. As the first new kid on the block of the former News Journal property, the…
Bender hosts D4 town hall tonight
District 4 Commissioner and Chairman Robert Bender will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N….
Two bodies found this morning
NorthEscambia.com reports two people were found shot to death on Waycross Avenue near Stonewall Avenue, south of Gulf Beach Highway, in Warrington. The Escambia County…
Winn Dixie host hiring event on Friday
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of local Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is holding a companywide hiring day on Friday, Nov. 12 to fill…
Presser Notes: I-110 Campout, Wishin’ for Wider & Vaxi-waiting
By Jeremy Morrison Monday marked Mayor Robinson’s first press conference in quite a while without a complete COVID rundown. No case count. No hospitalizations roundup….
Saunders’ term as UWF president extended
President Martha D. Saunders’ term as University of West Florida president has been extended through the end of the 2022 calendar year. The Board of…
City gives update on Hurricane Sally repairs
The City of Pensacola is continuing to work diligently with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to acquire the necessary approvals and funding in order to…
