Real News: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023
We Are Perdido is holding a neighborhood meeting to discuss incorporating the Perdido area. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan….
DeSantis targets prescription drug ‘middlemen’
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would…
Southwest takes action to improve
During the holidays, Southwest Airlines had a major meltdown as the winter forced several cancellations. This is the letter CEO/President Bob Jordan to Southwest customers:…
Before you blame Tim Smith for graduation rate
Escambia County’s 2021-22 high school graduation rate was 78.4%. Some want to blame School Superintendent Tim Smith, but the class of 2022 spent the majority…
Santa Rosa Education Foundation receives grant
Santa Rosa Education Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports education in Santa Rosa School District, today announced it has received a grant for $15,000 as part of a two-year $500,000…
Real News: Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler discusses the Living the Dream celebration and the issues in District 2. Escambia County School Board School Board Member Kevin…
Perdido looking at incorporation
The media and residents of Perdido are invited to join We Are Perdido on Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. for the first neighborhood meeting…
Nearly a third of Escambia Black students failed to graduate on time
Graduation rates in Escambia County fell last year, bucking the statewide trend, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education. Even more…
DIB Board Vacancy
Mayor D.C. Reeves is accepting applications to be considered for a vacant position on the Downtown Improvement Board. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the…
Real News: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023
Today, a memorial for the victims of the Dozier School for Boys will be unveiled. LPR Attorneys Mike Papantonio and Troy Rafferty are investigating the…
Sheriff’s Roundtable – Round 2
Escambia County Gun Violence Round Table on Wednesday, Jan. 18 The public is invited to attend the Escambia County Gun Violence Round Table hosted by…
Mental Task Force has surprise meeting
Press Release: The Mental Health Task Force of Northwest Florida is diving into the details this quarter. Through the collaborative work of the Task Force,…
