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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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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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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KPB is back

Last week, the board of Keep Pensacola Beautiful voted to change its name from Our Corner back to Keep Pensacola Beautiful. KPB CEO Charles Bare…

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School board sets special meeting for Tuesday, May 30

The Escambia County School Board will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30 to determine what to do after it terminated…

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Daily Outtakes: Take Five

Report Given, Applause, Exit Stage Right The Mental Health Task Force of Northwest Florida was given the strategic plan and roadmap report last Friday. State…

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Viewpoint: We need less politics in education

From Grover Robinson: The bad thing about being a former elected official is people approach you with community problems hoping you might fix them. The…

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FPL seeks another rate cut

From The News Service of Florida: Florida Power & Light customers could see a slight reduction in their bills starting in July, under a request…

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Baker Act solution near

Baptist Hospital and Lakeview are creating a Central Receiving System to deal with Baker Act patients. Baptist will handle children up to 18 years old….

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Podcast: Why sue Escambia County School Board

Protect Democracy is partnering with PEN America on the federal lawsuit against the Escambia School Board for its removals and restrictions of books from school…

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DeSantis, Scott ready to challenge Trump

News outlets are predicting Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (SC) will officially announce their presidential campaigns next. Axios reports DeSantis will launch…

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