Real News podcasts: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022

On Sept. 2, First City Mural Fest released its Request for Qualifications for its upcoming pilot mural celebration. The pilot mural celebration will be held…

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Pen Air wins vote to covert to state charter

Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) members have voted in favor of converting to a state charter. Effective October 1, the credit union will…

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‘Bright Light’ killed in cycling accident

Jessica Bibza ‘Instrumental’ in Estuary Program’s Formation: By Jeremy Morrison Pensacola’s environmental advocacy community is mourning the loss of a fellow advocate with local ties…

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Transition Team Update: ‘This Is Going To Be Fun’

Mayoral Transition Team Wades Into Weeds: By Jeremy Morrison During its second convening, mayor-elect D.C. Reeve’s mayoral transition began to orient itself to the task…

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Podcast: Meet the new owner of Perfect Plan

On WCOA this morning, Urban South Brewery founder and CEO Jacob Landry discussed his plans for Pensacola’s Perfect Plain. “What we see is the Perfect…

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Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s 3rd Annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race – registration open now

The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) will host its 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race throughout October to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s TOPGUN pilots…

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Wahoos seize Southern championship

Brilliant pitching from a nineteen-year-old and a grand slam gave Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos an 11-4 victory over the Chattanooga Smokies and their second Southern League…

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Podcast: Massage Parlor conversion complete, Magdalene’s celebrates one year

Magdalene’s Gifts and Gatherings First Anniversary Celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll also be celebrating the recent opening…

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City Council District 6: Ann Hill vs. Allison Patton

Both candidates appeared on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen.” They discussed what separates their candidacies.

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Community Health asks ‘Just give it one more shot’

Community Health Northwest Florida is launching its flu vaccine campaign to raise awareness about the flu and encourage everyone to receive their annual flu shot….

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Green money doled out

Estuary Program Awards New Round of Grants By Jeremy Morrison Local environmental efforts focused on the local watershed have received a fresh infusion of funding,…

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Graphic books may be pulled from school libraries

Wait a second. Is book banning coming to Escambia County? NorthEscambia.com took a closer look. Why it matters? The Florida Legislature passed several laws this…

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Predatory Contractors: First domino falls

State Attorney Ginger Madden has filed a felony fraud charge against contractor Matthew Banks, and more charges may be filed against Banks and other contractors…

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Podcast: Fort Myers/Port Charlotte prepares for ‘Real Deal’ Ian

Ian is projected to hit Englewood between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. today. Expect to see Hurricane Michael-type damage. ABC meteorologist Melissa Griffin gives the…

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Ian hitting Florida as Cat 4 near Fort Myers

Hurricane Ian has strengthened and sped up. It will hit Florida later today, and the projected landfill has shifted south of Tampa and Sarasota to…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Sept. 27

It’s fall, and Strong Street Studio is preparing for its annual pumpkin party. Glass pumpkins will go on sale online on Oct. 1. Scott Novota…

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Podcast: Powell seeks D2 council seat

Char Powell talks about what separates her from her opponent and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.

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UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern

Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 27, 2022 – An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide…

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Hurricane Ian: Tuesday, 9/27 – 1 p.m.

The newest track model consensus shows a turn to the northeast that brings Ian onshore in the Sarasota and Venice areas on Wednesday evening as…

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Mayor presents Studers the key to the city

Yesterday, Mayor Grover Robinson presented Rishy and Quint Studer with a key to the city for the many ways the couple has helped the community…

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