State Rep. Alex Andrade has been appointed chairman of the House Infrastructure & Tourism Subcommittee. Rep. Michelle Salzman is vice chair of Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee and whip of Health & Human…
Category: Politics
Real News: Friday, Dec. 2, 2022
The University of West Florida hosts its first regional football game tomorrow. Will Kennedy previews the game. Despite the Oscars slap drama, is Will Smith on his way to another Oscar nomination?…
High school to retire Carla Williams’ jersey
The Dothan Eagle reports that Graceville High School tonight will retire the jersey number 35 worn by the late Carla Williams, who was tragically murdered in May at a Pensacola gym. Williams…
Real News: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022
New study finds that chemical hair relaxers, which are marketed specifically to Black and Brown women and young girls, cause uterine cancer and other serious diseases. Mike Papantonio of Levin Papantonio Rafferty…
‘Keep the Wreath Green’ starts today
The Pensacola Fire Department, in collaboration with Escambia County Fire Rescue, will launch its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” Fire Safety campaign Thursday, Dec. 1. While a joyous time of year, cold…
Podcast: Brad Garrett on Idaho murders
For over two weeks parents across America have been following this disturbing crime, many thinking of their own kids and the 20 million students, many away from home for the first time….
Real News: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2022
K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K-9 units with vital equipment and training to protect and serve our communities, invites dog lovers to join the organization’s K9 Corps…
Presser Notes: Sky High, Corrals & Pickleball-stall
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly After getting sworn in as Pensacola’s mayor last week, D.C. Reeves found himself heading into a Thanksgiving holiday weekend before he could get down to business. During his…
Real News: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022
Jenny Noonan and Sena Maddison talk about the importance of high-speed internet expansion on Escambia County and its impact on attracting remote workers to our area. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about…
Corral them scooters
The City of Pensacola’s Shared Micromobility Pilot Program will require all shared e-scooter users who are ending trips in the downtown core to park in designated e-scooter parking corrals, effective Wednesday, Dec. 7. Riders may…
Complete Active Transportation survey
The City of Pensacola is seeking the public’s input to help develop a forward-thinking Active Transportation Plan, with a goal of gathering input on walking, biking and other human-powered modes of getting around the Pensacola…
Real News: Monday, Nov. 28, 2022
The UWF Argos had come from behind to beat the Delta State Statesmen and advance to the next round of the playoffs. Will Kennedy recaps the game. I reflect on Randy Oliver’s…