At his weekly presser, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced several enhancements and changes to downtown parking. NEW WEBSITE: ParkPensacola.com Mayor Reeves said, “I believe it’s not just about charging for paid parking; it’s…
Real News Who is Susie Wiles?
President-elect Donald Trump’s first appointment experienced Florida political operative Susie Wiles as his chief of staff. BACKGROUND: The daughter of NFL player and sportscaster Pat Summerall, Wiles worked in the Washington office…
Here we go again: another tropical wave
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore says Florida may see a hurricane during the middle of next week. A cold front may protect us. From NOAA Hurricane Center Tropical Weather…
Daily Outtakes: Plan shows how mayor will set proirities
The City of Pensacola gave the media embargoed copies of the Strive to Thrive: Pensacola 2035 strategic plan on Friday, which the PNJ promptly posted on its website at 4 a.m. on…
Navy Federal responds to massive fine. It’s not the first
Escambia County’s largest employer, Navy Federal Credit Union, has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund more than $80 million to consumers, stop charging illegal overdraft fees, and…
Real News: Navajo water crisis, UWF women’s basketball, Veterans Day
For the Navajo Nation, a battle for survival is underway – the struggle for access to water, the most basic human right. “Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation” is a four-part series…
Escambia Children’s Trust walks away empty-handed
Last Thursday, the Escambia Children’s Trust asked the Board of County Commissioners to negotiate an interlocal agreement on how to spend the CRA dollars given to them. At stake was $690,684 of…
Why keep OLF-8 commerce park in public hands?
The Business Alliance of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties last week sent Escambia County Commissioners a request to deed the acreage designated for light-industrial use at OLF-8 to the Pensacola Escambia Development…
Texas wins SEC Soccer Championship
FROM SEC SPORTS: Mia Justus makes seven saves and Carly Montgomery scores the game-deciding goal in the 80th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over South Carolina for the Longhorns’ first-ever SEC…
Daily Outtakes: Two local receive Presidential medals
Supreme President Savas Tsivicos announced today that AHEPA will be presenting two Presidential Service Medals to 2 individuals in the Pensacola AHEPA Chapter on November 11, 2024 during the Veterans Day Ceremony…
Top news stories, Nov. 10 edition
Posts about the “bikini” mailer, a failed coup at the county and the lack of fact-checking at the News Journal attracted our readers attention this past week. 1. Daily Outtakes: Ashley H….
What Pensacola listened to last week, Nov. 9 edition
People loved our political coverage, but our 4,000th interview and Cowboy Mouth won the most plays and downloads. The podcasts had the most listeners on Wednesday, Nov. 7, the day after the…
Real News: Soccer and more
The SEC Soccer Tournament Championship Game will be played at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park where Texas and South Carolina will compete for the championship title. Join in the fun on Championship game…
Foo Foo: Joyful Noise! Celebration
A three-part event, featuring New York’s Sing Harlem choir and celebrating the cultural impact of gospel music, is coming to Foo Foo Fest. WSRE PBS will present the Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration…
Navy Federal must pay $95 million for illegal OOPS charges
Escambia County’s largest employer, Navy Federal Credit Union, has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund more than $80 million to consumers, stop charging illegal overdraft fees, and…
Real News hits 4,000-interview milestone
We interviewed our 4,000th guest on the radio show today. We started on Aug. 9, 2021. I don’t think any other 90-minute show has done as many interviews. My original goal was…
Real News: Cowboy Mouth returns to Vinyl Music Hall
Cowboy Mouth plays tomorrow at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Frontman/Drummer Fred LeBlanc was our guest on “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning. “I’m looking very forward to it….
Business Alliance wants to protect light-industrial use at OLF-8
The Business Alliance of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties issued their collective position on OLF-8 in support of job growth, following the masterplan, and keeping the light industrial-zoned property public. To protect…
Daily Outtakes: Seeking Rising Star nominations for 2025
UPDATE: WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE TO DECEMBER 15 Since 2008, Inweekly has recognized the under-40-year-olds in our community whom their peers, clients, and bosses see as up-and-coming leaders in their professions…
County continues to seek ECT board applications
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners continues to seek applications from county residents to be nominated for gubernatorial appointment to the Escambia Children’s Trust. To be considered, applicants must submit the…
