Category: Politics
Don Gaetz: Golf Courses in state parks “dumb government trick”
Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz opposes the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to build golf courses and hotels in state parks. He questions…
Daily Outtakes: Mental Health still a problem
This week, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned in an advisory that the mental health crisis is weighing heavily on parents struggling with economic and societal…
Real News: Argo Football, New CEO and more
Will Kennedy discusses the UWF football team’s new faces and the process of figuring out the team’s dynamics. Coach Caleb Nobles’s second year is expected…
Airport does away with toll booths and ticket dispensers
PNS Installs New License Plate Recognition Technology Pensacola International Airport is excited to announce a major upgrade to parking facilities with the installation of advanced…
Warning: New voter scam
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender texted me that some voters have received a text or phone call that their vote-by-mail request has been…
DeSantis calls state park golf courses ‘half-baked’
When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposed building lodges and golf courses in state parks, the pushback was bipartisan. However, the governor’s office didn’t…
Where Sheriff Simmons wants Beulah substation
This morning, on “Real News with Rick Outzen,” Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed where he would like to have a Beulah substation. “We have a substation…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia School ‘privilege’ teed up
From The News Service of Florida: A federal judge next week will consider a renewed attempt to shield Escambia County School Board members from testifying…
Real News: Airport may upgrade, Telegram arrest and more
Pensacola International Airport Director Matt Coughlin said the airport is on pace to approach “about three million” passengers this year, a 15% increase. He said…
Quiet now, but look out for Sept. 11
The National Hurricane Center, as of this morning, has tropical storm development in the next 48 hours, but Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore…
PNJ owner shutting down review website
The owner of the nation’s largest newspaper chain, including the Pensacola News Journal, announced it will shutter its product review site, Reviewed, effective Nov. 1….
Daily Outtakes: Gannett/PNJ plays catch up
The Pensacola News Journal caught up on Escambia Children’s Trust’s appointment problem. The board has one vacancy, Rev. Lonnie Wesley, and one member who has…
Real News: Backpack Project, Taylor Warren and the space version of Gilligan’s Island
Inweekly readers chose Taylor, Warren Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, P.A. as the area’s Best Law Firm in the 2024 Best of the Coast survey. Partner…
Children’s Trust needs five new board members
The terms of all five of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s appointees to the Escambia Children’s Trust have expired or will expire in December. Per Section 125.901,…
American Magic update
Here is the full story on yesterday’s win – from American Magic’s website: NYYC American Magic Clinches Win Against The Defender in Barcelona NYYC American…
Real News: Movie reviews, DNC recap and more
Jason reviews new movies hitting theatres, including “Blink Twice” and “The Crow.” He also shares his thoughts about what’s streaming, including “Incoming” and “The Murder…
City updates: American Magic, Economic Development
Port Director Clark Merritt gives an update on American Magic and the schedule for the America’s Cup races. Erica Grancagnolo discusses the importance of IHMC…
Childers tells Bergosh to pay up
County Clerk Pam Childers has sent a certified letter with an invoice for $39,670 to County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh. The invoice is her estimate of…
Mucarsel-Powell, Scott set up November fight
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell cruised to victory Tuesday in a Democratic U.S. Senate primary,…
Barrie Arnold launches bardelia
Barrie Arnold, co-founder of the pioneering non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson, today announced the launch of bardelia, a new company dedicated to revolutionizing the way people…
