On (we don’t) color on the dog, Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno discusses the significant infrastructure milestones in FY 2023-24, completing $100 million in projects, including the Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park Multi-Use…
Whatever happened to Chappie James memorial plaza?
We ran down the latest on the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Plaza. ‘Chappie’ James Memorial on Hold By Tom St. Myer In May 2022, the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr….
Daily Outtakes: Protecting potential Trump presidential library
State Sen. Don Gaetz is co-sponsoring new legislation (SB 118) that proposes state control of presidential libraries The proposed bill for Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session aims to transfer control of presidential libraries…
Let’s not forget WCOA, truly Pensacola’s radio station
For the past few years, we have honored the history of Pensacola’s WCOA, Florida’s second radio station that was originally owned by the City of Pensacola. Here are a few of the…
Breaking: Lumpy DeWeese transfers to UWF
Stetson defensive back Lumpy Deweese, youngest son of Jeff and Maren Deweese, has transferred to the University of West Florida. He has enrolled in the second semester and will play for Coach…
CORE hits 200th milestone
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has achieved a significant milestone in its Coordinated Opioid Recovery Effort (CORE) program, successfully assisting its 200th patient in the battle against opioid addiction. Launched in…
Daily Outtakes: Matt Gaetz on X
CNN has reported that the House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to release its report into former Rep. Gaetz’s conduct before the end of this Congress. Gaetz responded on X,…
Red Lights camera start filming in January
The City of Pensacola has installed red light cameras at city intersections and plans to have them fully operational by Wednesday, Jan. 1. Drivers will receive a one-month grace period with fines…
Few votings sites for January early voting
Escambia County has reduced its early voting locations from 10 to seven for the upcoming special primary election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District following Rep. Matt Gaetz’s resignation. Supervisor of Elections Robert…
Daily Outtakes: Radio Lost
Last Friday, I visited Jerry Glenn at the Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry was a longtime WCOA listener who loved “Real News with Rick Outzen.” He would often call in the…
Andrade named to House Budget committee, chairs Health Care Budget Subcommittee
From Florida House Speaker Danny Perez: Pursuant to Rule 7.2, I have made the following committee and subcommittee appointments, which, subject to Rule 7.5, will be effective through June 30, 2025. For…
Four UWF faculty ranked among world’s Top 2% of Scientists
Four University of West Florida researchers earned a place on Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists in 2024 and 2023. The prestigious list identifies the world’s leading researchers, representing approximately 2% of…
Discussion behind-the-scenes on indoor sports complex
Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer shared the location of the proposed indoor sports facility is going back to the “drawing board on location.” “One of the most important components for me and…
Outtakes: Regattas are coming in the spring
For (we don’t) color on the dog, we visited with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves to discuss the regattas planned for March and April. “These other events that are coming in March and…
Lifelong Democrat endorses Valentino
Last week, GOP congressional candidate Gene Valentine chastised CFO Jimmy Patronis for being endorsed by politicians. The PNJ reported he said at a Navarre forum: “Hey, Jimmy, stay in Tallahassee and fix…
Rudman files yet another bill
Outgoing State Rep. Joel Rudman is filing more bills, even though his resignation is effective Jan. 1. This makes three bills in eight days. My bookie Gizmo is considering setting up a…
Spainhower named Escambia County Employee of the Year
The Escambia County Commissioners named Ed Spainhower, Human Resources Specialist in Employee Relations, as the 2024 Employee of the Year during their December 12 meeting. A 10-year county veteran, Spainhower oversees employee…
Daily Outtakes: A Conversation with Lindsey Cannon
In this conversation on our podcast, Lindsey Cannon, the executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust, discussed the Trust’s various Out-of-School programs, the challenges faced in grant applications, and the importance of…
Top reads: 12/15/24 edition
1. Waverly, Westmore request six-month extensions: The developers of the Waverly condos and Westmore apartments can’t meet the deadline to begin construction by Dec. 31. They have asked CRA for six more…
Top listens for the week, 12/14/24 edition
Spotify now hosts our podcast – (we don’t) color on the dog. Listeners heard Congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis say why he is running, find out when American Magic returns to Pensacola, learn…
