Posted in Pensacola

Making Progress on Transition (Report)

The City of Pensacola published a progress report on how well it has implemented the Mayor’s Transition Team recommendations since November 2022, when Mayor D.C….

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Posted in Caring Education

Podcast: Banning Books, Mental Health

A TEAM Approach Yesterday, I interviewed Judge JJ Frydrychowicz about Escambia County T.E.A.M. Court Program and its possible expansion. The Escambia County T.E.A.M. Court Program…

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Posted in Baseball Education Pensacola

Daily Outtakes: Talking with Tim

Mentor: Malcolm Thomas I interviewed Superintendent Tim Smith yesterday and asked if he felt his predecessor, Malcolm Thomas, was undermining his leadership. “No, he was…

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Jefferson St. Parking Garage Face-Lift

At his presser today, Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the repairs and improvements being made to the Jefferson Street Parking Garage. “I’m a believer in paid…

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Posted in Caring

United Way to offer mini grants

This fall, United Way of West Florida will offer mini grants, up to $5,000, for nonprofit organizations in Santa Rosa County and Escambia County. “We…

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Posted in Business Caring

LGBTQ+ advocates join NAACP, LULAC travel advisories

Equality Florida and the Human Rights Campaign have issued an updated travel advisory that details risks associated with relocation or travel to Florida in the wake…

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Reeves ready for more economic development

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is ready to launch the next phase of the city’s economic development. Why this matters: Coming off his success in getting…

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Posted in Education

Faculty censured New College board

The vast majority of faculty at New College of Florida voted in favor of 13 complaints against the college’s Board of Trustees About 80% of…

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Posted in Education

Daily Outtakes: Team Leonard campaign

People inside and outside the Escambia County School District are working hard behind the scenes to ensure Keith Leonard is the next school superintendent before…

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Posted in Caring Escambia County Pensacola

Bergosh to fund Perdido lifeguard stands

On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh announced that he would use his discretionary funds to pay for lifeguard stands on the public…

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School start time changes raise questions

Beginning with 2026 school year, Florida middle schools will be prevented from beginning the “instructional day” earlier than 8 a.m., while high schools will be…

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Posted in Escambia County News State & National News

Andrade: Drag shows NOT illegal

On WCOA this morning, State Rep. Alex Andrade said that drag shows are not illegal in Florida unless the show simulates sex acts or exposes…

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