I talked with a former Escambia County professional who worked in health care and managed childhood development programs for over a decade. She said early childhood screening for developmental issues is definitely…
Responding to ECT director
Tammy Greer, the executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust, responded to my and Commissioner Lumon May’s comments about the Help Me Grow program that the ECT staff is asking the board…
Real News: Oscars, Jobs, More
Jason Nathanson recaps the winners and what happened off-stage. Community Health Northwest Florida is hiring, and Natasha Howard has the details. And the full show:
Go Irish on the Island
Go Irish on the Island for the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on Friday, March 17. The annual pub crawl along Pensacola Beach features 12 participating…
Florida Cabinet approves buying Wolf Creek Forest
From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Monday approved plans to spend more than $46 million to help keep from development 21,000 acres in five…
Lumon May frustrated about ECT staff pushing hotline
Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May works with kids living in some of the county’s poorest neighbors and is frustrated that the Escambia Children’s Trust staff continues to push for ancillary programs that…
Work on Roger Scott Tennis Center begins next Monday
The City of Pensacola will begin construction on improvements to Roger Scott Tennis Center on Monday, March 20, including replacing 12 hard courts to significantly improve the tennis playing experience at Roger…
Children’s Trust moves further away from pockets of poverty
The Escambia Children’s Trust staff wants to create a new hotline to connect parents with services – with a price tag of $1.6 million for the first year. It appears to be…
Getting caught up on podcasts
ABC News’ Jason Nathanson makes his predictions and talks about what he’s hearing behind the scenes. Will Kennedy recaps the UWF Argos spring football game. Ride Society owner Claire Campbell talks about…
Community Health Job Fair
From Community Health Northwest Florida: Join us for a Medical Professionals Hiring Event 1400 N Palafox St, Pensacola We are searching for exceptional MAs, Nurses, Phlebotomy Techs and Optometry Techs to complete…
Mayor explains what happened on Truth for Youth offer
Rev. John Powell and Truth For Youth, Inc. rejected the city’s $1.5 million offer for the old Smith Bakery property at the corner of Belmont and Devillier streets. On WCOA this morning,…
Bear funeral online
The visitation for Lewis Bear, Jr. drew such a crowd yesterday afternoon that people stood in line for more than two hours to visit with the family. Funeral Service will be held…
Court upholds Gun Age law
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Citing gun restrictions dating to the Reconstruction era, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents sales…
Rev. Powell rejects city offer, Reeves explains at 7 am on WCOA
Rev. John Powell has rejected the city’s offer to purchase the historic Smith Bakery building on the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets, according to sources in Pensacola City Hall. Mayor D.C….
Breaking: George buys Alice’s
The owners of the award-winning George Bistro + Bar, George and Lubi Lzai, have purchased the building on 1504 W. Intendencia St. that was home to Alice’s, according to NAI Pensacola CEO…
Real News: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Escambia County is taking Clerk Pam Childers to court again. Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has the details. Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses what’s on the agenda for the March 9 Pensacola City Council meeting….
Inweekly: March 9 issue hits the stands
Spring Break Outs Things to see, hear and do this season (and into the next) Technically, it’s not spring until March 20. But just like our regional weather patterns, we’re getting ahead…
Three districts wanted appointed superintendent
A review of the voting by district on the 2018 referendum for an appointed school superintendent reveals that three districts approved of the change. Two districts- D2 and D3 – have some…
Senate passes affordable housing plan
Moving quickly on priorities of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Florida senators Wednesday passed measures aimed at spurring more affordable housing for workers and boosting a trail network and wildlife corridor. Senators unanimously…
Hosting Sun Belt basketball beyond 2025
By Tom St. Myer Fresh off a third consecutive year of successfully hosting the Sun Belt Conference men’s and women’s basketball championships, stakeholders eye a long-term commitment that possibly means investing in…