Escambia County has struggled with providing medical care to its uninsured residents for decades. Baptist Hospital and Ascension Sacred nearly evenly split the charity costs for years, with Sacred slightly ahead and…
Real News: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
Mayor D.C. Reeves gives an update on American Magic and talks about the Resident Satisfaction Survey. UWF College of Business Dean Rick Fountain talks about his first Hall of Fame class comprised…
Foo Foo celebrates
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival, the event’s inaugural Committee members and grant recipients from 2014 recently gathered with the 2023 Committee and grant recipients to…
City residents tell leaders what matters
The City of Pensacola has released its 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey. Here are the key takeaways: * More than two-thirds of participating residents reported the city is moving in the right direction….
Daily Outtakes: Dems look at 2024 and beyond
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Frired visited Santa Rosa and Escambia counties yesterday to fire up her base and thank the party’s hardworking volunteers. She told me that the state is in…
Nov. Gallery Night: ‘Fall Shop Small’
Gallery Night’s “Fall Shop Small” Set For Nov. 17! Featuring Palafox Tree Lighting, Winterfest, and Tate High Orchestra On Friday, Nov. 17, from 5–9 pm, Gallery Night Pensacola will celebrate the “Fall…
Real News: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discusses the Navy Fed Rec Center, Beulah Master Plan and the latest on OLF 8. Lumon May talks about the Black aviators who visit Legion Field last Friday….
UWF 2023 Business HOF inducted
The University of West Florida College of Business inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame class on Nov. 9 at the UWF Commons Conference Center. The Hall of Fame was established in 2021…
Dems ‘Take Back Florida’ tour in town today
The Florida Democratic Party’s Take Back Florida Tour resumes today with stops in Santa Rosa, Escambia, Panama City, and Jefferson counties over the next two days. The Take Back Florida tour was…
Daily Outtakes: Real News leads in listener jump
It’s official. “Real News” with Rick Outzen and Sena Maddison on WCOA is the fastest-growing station – for all formats, AM or FM – in the Pensacola area, nearly doubling our listener…
McKay defends Salzman and prays for her on air
NewsRadio 1620 Andrew McKay defended Rep. Michelle Salzman this morning and claimed Salzman told him that she said her statement at the Tuesday session was taken out of context. According to McKay,…
Real News: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
ABC News’ Jason Nathanson reviews “The Marvels” and discusses what’s streaming this weekend. Will Kennedy covers UWF sports this week. Zarzaur Law, P.A., is set to host “Mural Alley”, a three-day live…
FPL customers to see lower storm costs
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After Florida Power & Light said the tab for restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole was lower than expected, state…
Salzman has been in trouble before
During her first session in the Florida Legislature, State Rep. Michelle Salzman was criticized for calling a Black lawmaker the chamber’s “token Republican. The Tampa Bay Times reported the incident in March…
Daily Outtakes: Salzman calls for death of all Palestinians?
On Tuesday, State Rep. Angie Nixon tearfully tried to convince her fellow lawmakers to support a ceasefire in Gaza. She asked how many dead Palestinians would be enough. Escambia County’s Rep. Michelle…
Real News: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign is back on Nov. 10 in Pensacola, ushering in the festive spirit of Christmas. Volunteering as a bell ringer is an excellent opportunity to give…
Sociology class change spurs debate
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State higher-education officials on Thursday moved toward making changes to “general education core courses” at state universities, including a change involving a…
City D5 Town Hall set for Nov. 16
Mayor D.C. Reeves and District 5 Councilwoman Teniadé Broughton will host a District 5 Town Hall Meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at E.S. Cobb Resource Center, located at 601 E….
Daily Outtakes: Christmas season begins
THE SALVATION ARMY OF PENSACOLA KICKS OFF ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN WITH $148,000 GOAL What: The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign is back on November 10 in Pensacola, ushering in the…
Real News: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons shares how law enforcement located a missing 5-year-old, Isobel Battese. He also discusses how the Real Time Crime Center will help with future investigations. Commissioner Steven Barry…