The first Pensacola Mural Fest muralists have arrived and started painting. The six muralists will start on various days over the next two weeks. Their murals will be completed in time for…
Voting Early assures a secure election
Early voting in Florida started Monday, Oct. 21 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 2. Unlike Election Day, when you have to vote at your assigned precinct, registered voters can cast their ballot…
Remembering Mel Showers
Renowned news anchor Mel Showers passed away this weekend. Mel worked at Mobile’s WKRG-TV for nearly 50 years and had profound influence in Mobile and Pensacola. Mel began working part-time at WKRG-TV…
Daily Outtakes: Our recommendations on the amendments
Early voting starts today. Here are our recommendations for the state amendments and a local referendum. The Florida Legislature voted to put four amendments to the state’s constitution on the ballot. We…
Rewind 10/20/24: What Pensacola read last week
The Pensacola City Council terminated the City’s lease with Divine Word Communications for a radio tower at the northern end of the Long Hollow stormwater basin. Readers loved the history behind the…
What Pensacola played this week: IMPACT 100, OLF-8, Radio Tower, American Magic and Poo
On “Real News” this week, we hit the 3,900 milestone for interviews. We should top 4,000 interviews before Thanksgiving, a remarkable achievement considering our show only runs 90 minutes. The topics that…
SEC Soccer, Sun Belt Basketball contract renewed
The Escambia County Commission has approved new agreements to host the Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Championships and the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships through the decade’s end. Since 2022, Escambia County has…
Daily Outtakes: Judge thwarts sabotage of Amendment 4 by DeSantis, Ladapo
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker temporarily barred the DeSantis administration from intimidating and coercing television stations that air ads in support of the proposed Amendment 4, which would bar government interference in…
Real News: WAVE Center, Health Excellence Awards and more
Triumph Gulf Coast chair David Bear discusses the latest grants for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. EMS executive director Laura Griffin celebrates the Inaugural 2024 Health Excellence Awards. And the full show:…
Hofberger sworn in today
From Escambia County: During the Special Board of County Commissioners meeting today, appointed Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger was installed as District 4 County Commissioner and recognized as Vice Chair for her term through…
Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament starts 10/18
Pensacola Sports is partnering with The Lewis Bear Company to present the 17th annual Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament. This event benefits The Arc Gateway, an organization that provides the best…
Daily Outtakes: Triumph funds job training, American Magic/UWF WAVE Center
At its meeting in Pensacola on Tuesday, the Triumph Gulf Coast Board approved funds for job training programs in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and started negotiations for a grant for the…
Ashlee Hofberger, Ron Helms debate set for Oct. 17
The Finley/JoJo Neighborhoods are sponsoring a political debate for the District 4 County Commissioner nominees. Both Ron Helms and Ashlee Hofberger will be in attendance to discuss their positions on issues affecting…
Real News: Community Engagement Awards, Early Voting, Argo Football
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed his foundation’s third annual Community Engagement Awards and his expectations for upcoming budget negotiations for the next fiscal year. The sheriff and Board of County Commissioners…
Amendment 4 Backers Sue State Over Letters
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A political committee leading efforts to pass a ballot proposal on abortion rights filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state violated…
Gulf Winds supports Women Build, Habitat for Humanity
Gulf Winds Credit Union and its Foundation recently donated $20,000 to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity. Since 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has helped over 1,650 households achieve affordable homeownership. Gulf Winds has…
Disinformation on Amendment 4
Vote No on 4 Florida has a disinformation ad regarding Amendment 4, attacking it for not having definitions. It asserts that it would allow for late-term abortion that anyone could perform. I…
Pensacola Ice Flyer open season on Oct. 19
From the Pensacola Ice Flyers: Ice Flyers faithful! Brace yourselves for an electrifying home opener this Saturday! We’re thrilled to welcome you back for what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable season….
It’s Official – Airport soars past 3 million milestone
I reported this yesterday, but it’s worth repeating. Pensacola International Airport Achieves Record-Breaking Passenger Counts for Fiscal Year 2024 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is excited to announce record-breaking passenger traffic, serving over…
Daily Outtakes: UWF professor sheds more light on integration of Escambia politics
In Inweekly’s Oct. 10 edition, I focused my Outtakes on why I believe that single-member districts give voters more power, not less, as some want us to believe. Yesterday, County Commissioner Jeff…