Real News: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay has announced its 15 finalists. President Kristen Longley has the details. Larry Johnson has sold the Azalea Lounge. He discusses its…
Report details voucher growth
By Ryan Dailey TALLAHASSEE — Nearly 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers after state lawmakers this year passed a major expansion of voucher programs,…
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis freefall continues
The GOP presidential polling continues to be bad for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and very good for Donald Trump. Quinnipiac: Trump is now at 62%…
Real News: Wednesday, Sept. 13
Commissioner Lumon May shares his frustrations with Baptist officials and the Escambia Children’s Trust. A remarkable interview with ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman….
Gaetz considering Florida Senate run
Don Gaetz will decide whether to run for the Florida Senate District 1 seat after meeting with his family in the next few days. Gaetz…
Underhill sued for defamation on social media
Pro Watercross and its managing member Anthony Handler have filed a lawsuit against former Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill for defamation over allegedly false and…
Daily Outtakes: Romney bowing out
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) has told the Washington Post and The New York Times that he will not seek a second Senate term. In a…
Teaser: Will Don Gaetz run?
Rumors are flying in Tallahassee and across Northwest Florida that former Senate President Don Gaetz might jump in the race to win his old seat…
Real News: Tuesday, Sept. 12
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discusses the lessons he learned helping Lafayette County deal with Hurricane Idalia. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses his…
IMPACT 100 names 2023 finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announced the 15 grant finalists selected for 2023. Eleven of the fifteen nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $108,364…
Escambia Children’s Trust keeps handing out money
By Tom St. Myer With a dwindling staff and a strategic plan yet to be finalized, the Escambia Children’s Trust board still awarded over $2…
Daily Outtakes: Mental Health Confusion
State Rep. Michelle Salzman is reconvening the Mental Health Task Force of Northwest Florida this afternoon. Why? “…specifically for brainstorming, designing and planning for a…
