Charlie Crist calls out DeSantis

Congressman and Democratic nominee for governor Charlie Crist visited Pensacola today, and I got to interview for a few minutes. He explained why he is…

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Podcast: Dr. Saunders discusses new UWF Strategic Plan

The Florida State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved the University of West Florida’s new five-year strategic plan that maps out UWF’s institutional mission,…

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Podcasts: Escambia Children’s Trust sets course for 2022-23

This morning on WCOA, we focused on the Escambia Children’s Trust. The Escambia Children’s Trust approved its Needs Assessment, 2022-23 Strategic Plan and its $18…

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Pen Air wants to drop federal status

Pen Air Federal Credit Union is holding a membership meeting to convert the credit union from a Federal charter to one chartered under the laws…

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MLK’s ‘Hostile’ Benches are Back

‘Hospitable’ Replacements Removed by Jeremy Morrison Anyone looking to take a load off in MLK, Jr. Plaza on Palafox may have noticed a shifting landscape….

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Epps Center needs volunteers for tomorrow

Food Giveaway at Epps Christian Center When: 7:30 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, Sept. 15 Where: Epps Christian Center, 2202 N. Pace Blvd Volunteers are needed…

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Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Rebekah Jones discusses her campaign since winning the Democratic primary and the right to challenge Matt Gaetz. Port of Pensacola director Clark Merritt discusses the…

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UWF Strategic Plan approved

The University of West Florida reached an important milestone as the Florida State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved UWF’s new five-year strategic plan…

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Podcast: SEC Women’s Soccer Championship tickets on sale today

SEC Women’s Soccer Championship is coming to Pensacola Sunday, Oct. 30 – Sunday, Nov. 6 at Ashton Brosnaham Park. Event tickets are on sale now…

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Podcast: Wiggins wants REAP camp reviewed

Councilman Delarian Wiggins has called for a moratorium on any more city funding for Re-Entry Alliance of Pensacola (REAP) until the city can review REAP’s…

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Appeals court weighs COVID-19 data fight

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than a year after the lawsuit was filed, an appeals court Tuesday waded into…

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StudioAmped returns

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, WSRE’s “StudioAmped” music series will return with five free concerts in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio:…

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Aetna Better Health partners with Gulf Coast Kid’s House

Aetna Better Health of Florida, a CVS Health® company, joined Gulf Coast Kid’s House today to announce their new partnership to combat child abuse and…

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Escape from REAP hell

This past weekend, Inweekly interviewed a woman who had lived two weeks at the Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola’s outdoor camp on the Pathway for Change’s property…

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Minimum wage jumps to $11/hour

In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30. The voter-approved amendment, spearheaded…

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Council candidate forum set for Sept. 22

Women for Responsible Legislation will host a candidate forum for the Pensacola City Council races at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, on the second…

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Community Health earns five quality care badges

Community Health Northwest Florida has been awarded five Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), whose programs provide…

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Protecting Florida’s Coast

Protecting Florida’s Coast is an evening of documentary films and discussion about the latest plans for offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and the…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

Jason Nathanson recaps the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson. Sheryl Lee Ralph won her first Emmy for best supporting actress for “Abbott…

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Merritt elected FSTED officer

The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED) announced it has elected a new slate of officers for the 2022-2024 cycle. Paul Anderson, President…

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