Mucarsel-Powell, Scott set up November fight
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell cruised to victory Tuesday in a Democratic U.S. Senate primary,…
Barrie Arnold launches bardelia
Barrie Arnold, co-founder of the pioneering non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson, today announced the launch of bardelia, a new company dedicated to revolutionizing the way people…
FDOH notices public of June breach
We received this public notice yesterday. PUBLIC NOTICE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Tallahassee, Fla. – Following a recent cybersecurity incident impacting the Florida Department of…
Daily Outtakes: Governor, please appoint Ashlee
Update – 6:45 a.m.: State Rep. Alex Andrade is also on board. He actually called Tallahassee yesterday. UPDATE – 6:20 a.m.: Mayor D.C. Reeves texted…
What is happening at Beggs Lane encampment
Escambia County has begun the communication and planning process for individuals to vacate the homeless encampment located on county property near Beggs Lane and North…
LaRuby May at DNC
Attorney LaRuby May, daughter of Mary May and the late Theophalis May, led roundtable discussions at the Democratic National Convention. On “Real News with Rick…
Election Day ground game won Escambia commission spots
Steve Stroberger won the GOP Commission primary for the District 1 county commission seat, defeating two-term incumbent Jeff Bergosh by 1,533 votes, 4,793 to 3,260….
Santa Rosa voters end Calkins Era
Commissioner James Calkins saw his power grab fall apart in the Santa Rosa County primary yesterday. He not only lost his race, but his attempt…
Daily Outtakes: Record low voter turnout in Escambia County
According to the preliminary election results posted by the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office, the county only had 48,304 people vote in the Aug….
Hofberger wins District 4
Ashlee Hofberger took an early lead, and it doesn’t look like she will lose it
Bergosh concedes
Steve Stroberger has early lead by 54%: This wasn’t the result I expected, nor is it the one I anticipated, but the District 1 voters…
Votes cast in Escambia D1 and D4 races
As of 4 p.m. DISTRICT 1 PCT # Early Mail-in Today Total 26 328 438 267 1033 BELLVIEW LIBRARY 43 183 222 229 634 BEULAH…
Vote today: ‘Don’t stay at home’
Note: The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections reports that voting has doubled since 11 a.m. As of 2:40 p.m., 10,271 have cast votes. Democrat candidate…
Polls open, early totals by 7:10 p.m.
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender expects to have early votes tallied and reported by 7:10 p.m. He estimates that early voting and vote-by-mail…
Dozier compensation ‘time sensitive’
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Physical abuse. Mental abuse. Sexual Abuse. Corporal punishment. Excessive force. Dismissive safety controls. Rehabilitative negligence. The categories…
Daily Outtakes: How do Escambia politics work in 2024?
We learn how much Escambia politics have changed when the election results are revealed tonight. We will see whose endorsements matter and which political consultant…
Gulf Winds champions children’s health
On Friday, August 16, Gulf Winds Credit Union sponsored Cat Country’s 2024 Radiothon in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. Gulf Winds donated $20,000…
Real News with Rick Outzen hits 3,700-interview milestone
Today, we hit the 3,700-interview milestone with “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA. The show began August 9, 2021, and runs weekdays from 7…
PenAir launches ‘Old Glory’ program
PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the launch of its “Old Glory” flag retirement program, a new initiative dedicated to the respectful retirement…
Daily Outtakes: Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Election Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reports that 27,832 votes have been cast – 14,570 vote-by-mail ballots and 13,265 early voters – for the 2024…
