Escambia Children’s Trust seeks input on mental health pilot programs
The Escambia Children’s Trust yesterday published a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and launched a public comment portal that will allow feedback on the draft….
Mayor praises Navy decision on reopening the base
Mayor D.C. Reeves has had several discussions with the Pentagon and Navy about reinstating the public access waiver at NAS Pensacola. He made several suggestions,…
Malcolm Yonge arches near failure condition
Inweekly requested the structural assessment of the Malcolm Yonge Community Center that was closed in late March. According to the initial inspection by Joe Dereuil…
Joint city, county meeting on homeless set of May 9
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…
2023 Movies in the Park returns May 12
The 2023 annual Movies in the Park series will return to Community Maritime Park on Friday, May 12, and will feature three Friday movie nights…
Real News: Dunking Matt Gaetz
Another woman has been charged with throwing a drink on Congressman Matt Gaetz. I have a brilliant idea for a fundraiser. Jon Shell discusses the…
Homework: Cowboy Mouth
Fred Leblanc of Cowboy Mouth will be my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Cowboy Mouth…
Cozad on National Naval Aviation Museum reopening to the public [podcast]
After more than three years of restricted entry, the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) is thrilled to announce the public access waiver onto NAS Pensacola…
Blake Doyle Community Skatepark open
The City of Pensacola celebrated the completion of the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark at Hollice T. Williams Park with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on…
Homeless count still may be low
Opening Doors of Northwest Florida revealed at its April general coalition meeting that the 2023 Point-in-Time count tallied 1,180 homeless individuals in the two-county area,…
Operation Brownsville: Mayor says city has put emphasis on the area
I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves about Operation Brownsville at his weekly press conference on Tuesday morning. “Here’s what I know now; we looked at this…
Breaking: Navy to reopen NAS Pensacola
The Navy is restoring seven-day access to NAS Pensacola beginning May 17. Ret. Admiral Kyle Cozad will be my guest on WCOA tomorrow at 7…
Unsolved murder rate at record high
Over the weekend, NPR reported that national rate for unsolved murders has hit a record high. NPR: “While the rate at which murders are solved…
PSC holding HR workshop on May 11
Four Human Resources professionals will facilitate a Pensacola State College Nonprofit Center for Excellence workshop on Thursday, May 11. Set for 8 a.m.-noon in the…
9th Annual Casino Royale Gala Raises Nearly $285,000
Baptist Health Care Foundation’s 9th annual Casino Royale gala raised nearly $285,000. Proceeds will benefit the new Baptist Hospital campus at Brent Lane and I-110,…
Real News: Skateboards, Hot Glass and Hurricane Prep
Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses the excitement surrounding the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark and the importance of the Hollice T. Williams project. Bart Hudson previews Hot…
Presser notes: Maintenance is ‘fundamental’
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened today’s press conference with the news that state budget has two items that are important to the city. “We’ve got…
Sunday’s Child names grant finalists
Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola Bay Area member-based philanthropic group that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality by awarding grants to significant charitable and economic initiatives, recently…
Podcast: What’s next for Warrington Middle?
On WCOA this morning, School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed the agreements that were approved on Monday and what’s next for Warrington Middle School. Smith said…
DCF offers grants to homeless – $395,820
The Department of Children and Families Office on Homelessness has made $395,820 available under the State Unified Homelessness Grant Program (Florida). Qualified non-profit organizations can…
