On “Real News” today, we celebrated the people and events that make Pensacola special. Why it matters: Our people make this place special. Dig Deeper: Visit Pensacola has kicked off National Travel…
Category: Politics
New Blue Angels executive officer named
Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why this matters: The Blue Angels are internal…
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce homelessness – “All In: The Federal Strategic…
Jefferson Street Parking Garage closed in evenings, May 14-16
The Jefferson Street Parking Garage will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from Sunday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 16 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily. All vehicles in the Jefferson…
Real News: ALICE has trouble living here
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the modern economy. Why this matters: The number…
Presser notes: Workshop takeaways, Crime stats
HOMELESSNESS Mayor Reeves gave his takeaways from today’s joint workshop on homelessness. Why this matters: The region has lacked a coordinated strategy for dealing with homelessness. Dr. Joe Savage presented the federal…
Multi-use path connecting Scenic Heights to West Pensacola makes funding list
The Bluffline makes an important list. A 10-mile multi-use greenway stretching from Scenic Heights to West Pensacola has moved closer to reality after FDEP added a trail segment to the funding priorities…
Homelessness, Children t/b discussed today
Homelessness We will have two opportunities to hear about the federal government’s “All In” strategy to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. Why this matters: Escambia County and the City of Pensacola…
Daily Outtakes: 680 overdoses
Escambia County had 680 drug overdoses last week Why this matters: Escambia County last year topped the list of opioid overdose deaths in Florida, earning the county CORE funding from Gov. Ron…
City announces Employee Bikeshare program
The City of Pensacola is excited to announce the launch of an Employee Bikeshare Program at City Hall on May 19, in conjunction with National Bike to Work Day. The city invites…
Real News: Input sought on beach parking, mental health
This morning, Commissioner Robert Bender and ECT executive Tammy Greer made appeals for public input on two significant issues. Why this matters – Part 1: For years, Pensacola Beach businesses and residents…
Nearly half of Escambia families struggle to afford basics
Families in Crisis Nearly half of Escambia households struggle to afford groceries, housing and other basic needs, according to a new report from United Way of West Florida. Why this matters: Escambia…