Polls open at 7 am, 31,448 voted
The polls today are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office, 31,448 people have already voted…
Schiller comments on appeal decision
STATEMENT: from Peggy Schiller, Candidate for Congress, CD01 I am naturally disappointed with the ruling today by the Appellate Court, but I support the decision…
Common Cause on voting tomorrow
Common Cause offers this help on voting tomorrow: Tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 23 is the last day to vote in the 2022 Florida primary. Polls will be…
Breaking: Rebekah Jones wins appeal (see order)
The First District Court of Appeals has reversed unanimously a lower court ruling that had disqualified Rebekah Jones from being on the Democratic primary ballot…
County offers help for residents considering projects
Escambia County Building Services will host a “Protect Your Project” workshop Aug. 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 W….
90-day reprieve for Baker Act patients [podcast]
The Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation intervened, and Escambia County has 90-days to work out how to take care of Baker Act patients. State Rep. Michelle…
Ritchie spends $93K, $59K in last two weeks
In the race to be Escambia County’s new county judge, Scott Ritchie stepped up his spending in the weeks leading up to the Aug. 23…
How much did council candidates spend over the last two weeks?
City Council District 2 Charles Bare spent $1860 – Report, Amended Brian Hoffman spent $3,870. – Report, Amend Char Powell $163.50 – Report Brian Wyer…
Libraries serve nearly 4K meals this summer
West Florida Public Libraries is excited to announce another successful summer for the “Meals for Youths” program. From May 25 until Aug. 9, library staff…
Escambia Children’s Trust falters with first round of grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) shot blanks on its first round of grants. In June, the ECT board approved the staff’s recommendation to award two…
Early Voting better than last two primaries
According to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, more people voted at the Early Voting locations than in the 2018 and 2020 primaries —13,292….
Weekly Roundup: Wound Up Over Diversity Discussions
Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Chief U.S. District Judge…
John Sunday Jr. Plaza to de dedicated on Aug. 25
The City of Pensacola invites the public to a dedication ceremony for John Sunday, Jr. Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the…
Mayor Race: Reeves continues to outspend opponents
DC “Captain America” Reeves spent $16,457 in the final weeks of the primary, significantly more than his opponents – Steve Sharp -$4,544; Jewel Cannada-Wynn –…
County D2 race: Kevin Brown spends nearly $24K leading up to primary vote
The final campaign finance reports have been filed, and Kevin Brown spent $23,484 over the last two weeks for the Escambia County Commission District 2…
Top podcasts for the week
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about the challenges of dealing with Baker Act patients with West Florida Hospital dropping its care for them. County…
A sorta real news podcast
After a week filled with heavy news, we had some fun today – with ABC News’ Jason Nathanson and bowtie champ Eric Stevenson.
Local selected statewide Medical Professional of the Year 2022
Lakeview Center psychiatrist Annie Cherian, M.D., has been selected by the Florida Behavioral Health Association as the Medical Professional of the Year. Inspired by her…
Podcast: House of the Dragon, Bad Sisters and She-Hulk
For Game of Thrones fans – the big weekend is finally here! The prequel to one of television’s most successful shows debuts Sunday night on…
Veterans question Lombardo’s service record
We received this email this morning. Lombardo Fraudulent Claim of Flying Combat Missions in Vietnam Sometime before 30 June 2022, Mark Lombardo was airing TV…
