Navy Federal Credit Union is excited to announce the public can now reserve areas of the Recreation Center. Reservable Spaces: Pavilion Multi-Purpose Field (7v7 Soccer, Flag Football, Softball) Basketball Court Sand…
Escambia District earns B for 2022-23
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today released school grades for the 2022-23 school year. Escambia County earned a B for the fourth consecutive year. Why this matters: Former Superintendent of Schools…
Breaking: SAO to review alleged Sunshine violations
The State Attorney’s Office issued the following press release: My office has recently received several inquiries, concerns, and allegations that communications between some of the Escambia County Commissioners which required public notice…
Daily Outtakes: How the Trust got here?
People wonder how the Escambia Children’s Trust has budgeted nearly half its tax revenue on underperforming Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. They also want to see if the board will repeat the mistake…
Daily News: No School Grades
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz have repeatedly touted that Florida has one of the best – if not the best – public education systems in the country….
Real News: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses Mayor D.C. Reeves’ comprehensive pay reform and other issues coming before the city council next week. The University of West Florida will hit a significant milestone, officially surpassing…
IP awards $66K to 30 local charities
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has awarded $66,450 in International Paper Foundation grants to 30 local organizations, demonstrating the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health and wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve…
Podcast: Cowboy Mouth’s ’12-8′
Sena Maddison interviews Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc about their new song “12-8.” —–
Daily News: Andrade targets panhandling
State Rep. Alex Andrade yesterday filed a bill (HB 759) forbidding panhandling under certain circumstances, specifically banning individuals from approaching motor vehicles. Under The Solicitation of Contributions Act, the term “panhandling” means…
Real News: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
State Rep. Alex Andrade discusses Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget and why he is not sponsoring the We Are Perdido bill. Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the first graduation class of this training…
Latest on NAS Pensacola bomb threat
Press Release: Navy Security Forces (NSF) in conjunction with Pensacola –area law enforcement agencies responded to a bomb threat at approximately 9:35 a.m. Dec. 6 onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. No…
UWF hits another milestone
Press Release: The University of West Florida will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Since…
Daily Outtakes: Buzz
I’m hearing that two nonprofits that have received funds from the Escambia Children’s Trust will not seek a second year of funding because their programs aren’t having the participation expected. Hopefully, others…
Presser notes
Next week, Mayor D.C. Reeves will present to the Pensacola City Council for approval of new pay ranges. It’s the first step in his comprehensive pay reform that will be phased over…
Gov. DeSantis releases $114.4 billion budget plan
Press Release from Governor’s Office: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $114.4 billion, more…
Recalling Billings murders
Attorney Eric Stevenson, former Sheriff David Morgan and former ECSO protocol officer Sena Maddison recalled the July 2009 murders of Bud and Melanie Billings. Oxygen True Crime has covered the case as…
Daily Outtakes: ECT director two finalists
The Escambia Children’s Trust review committee for the next executive director met yesterday. The committee passed on to the entire board for consideration in January: Lindsey Cannon, Regional Executive Director for the…
Real News: Back on the air!
Real News with Rick Outzen and Sena Maddison is back on the air! New transmitter, stronger signal. Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discussed the lessons learned this past hurricane season….
Catalyst HRE, Watson Law Firm named to Seminole 100
Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate and The Watson Law Firm made the latest Seminole 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni. FSU?UNVEILS SEMINOLE 100?LIST AHEAD OF SEVENTH ANNUAL…
Oxygen True Crime tackles Billings case
Oxygen True Crime debuted last night a segment on the 2009 murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings as part of its “Final Moments” series. The show will be available today on the…