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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Podcast: Gaetz rumors, Hilary Clinton’s emails

Pensacola native Ryan Wiggins has been named to Influence Magazine’s Top 150 People in Florida Politics. The former Inweekly intern is the chief of staff…

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Mayor-elect and investors sell Perfect Plain

For months, we’ve heard rumors that D.C. Reeves and his partners had a buyer for Perfect Plain. Here’s the press release: Urban South Brewery announced…

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Escambia County call center being repurposed

Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) has announced a major expansion effort is underway to provide ITAD customers with improved solutions for all decommissioned IT assets. The…

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Into Focus: Mayoral Transition Team drills down

By Jeremy Morrison A week after the first meeting, mayor-elect D.C. Reeves’ mayoral transition team members are beginning to dig into their individual focus areas….

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Presser Notes: Dodging Ian, Sign Struggle & City Hall for Sale?

By Jeremy Morrison Looking ahead to Hurricane Ian’s path through the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said that Fire Chief Ginny Cranor has…

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Hurricane Ian: Tuesday, Sept. 27 – 7 am (podcast added)

BULLETIN Hurricane Ian Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022 800 AM EDT Tue Sep 27 2022 …IAN BATTERING WESTERN CUBA…

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Hurricane Ian: Tuesday 9/27 4 am

The storm appears to be heading to the Tampa/St. Pete area. Hurricane Ian Advisory Number 17 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022 500 AM…

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First City Mural Fest

Last week, the 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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Community Health opens new clinic in Cantonment

Community Health Northwest Florida celebrated their new Cantonment clinic Friday afternoon. Rep. Michelle Salzman and Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May were in attendance to watch…

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City adds two managers in Public Works

The City of Pensacola is pleased to announce the addition of two new management positions to the city’s Public Works & Facilities Department, welcoming Building…

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Hurricane Ian: Monday, Sept. 26, 1 pm update

The hurricane is expected to turn more easterly once it enters the Gulf of Mexico. But it’s still early. CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government…

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City District Town Hall set of 5:30 am on Tuesday, Sept. 27 [podcast]

Mayor Grover Robinson and District 3 Councilman Casey Jones will host a District 3 Town Hall Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Gull Point Resource…

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