Daily Outtakes: Who Carries the Most Charity Medical Care?

Two years ago, I wrote about how Escambia County had struggled with providing medical care to its uninsured residents for decades. The county’s three hospitals,…

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When School Safety Fails: GBHS Case That Should Alarm Every Parent

A recent lawsuit against the Santa Rosa County School Board has exposed disturbing failures in student safety that led to a sexual assault at Gulf…

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Presentation on 1963 Bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and U S. Senator Doug Jones will be the guest speaker at a community event presented…

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Mayor Reeves Explains City Hall Restructuring

At his press conference today, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves explained how he expects Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret.), his Associate City Administrator for Strategic Initiatives…

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DOGE Auditors Skedaddle Later Today

The team of approximately eight auditors from the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to complete its two-day review of municipal operations by…

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Student Sues School Board Over Alleged Sexual Assault Case

Student Files Lawsuit Against Santa Rosa County School Board Over Alleged Sexual Assault at Gulf Breeze High School.  A lawsuit filed Monday in Santa Rosa…

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Mayor Reeves Beefs Up Strategic Initiatives

Mayor D.C. Reeves has announced two appointments that will reinforce his commitment to implementing the City of Pensacola’s strategic plan—Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret.), and…

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Rev. H.K. Matthews, Pensacola Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 97

Pensacola has lost one of its greatest champions for justice and equality. Rev. Hawthorne Konrad “H.K.” Matthews, the fearless civil rights leader who spent decades…

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UWF establishes Office of Military Services

The University of West Florida established the Office of Military Services (OMS), bringing together the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs and the Military…

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Pensacola Company Pays Heavy Price for COVID-19 Pesticide Scheme

ServisMed LLC has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the illegal distribution of unregistered pesticides during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, which listed a…

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Sign of the Times: City suspends North Palafox Recycling Center

The City of Pensacola’s monitored recycling drop-off site at 2759 N. Palafox Street has closed and will remain closed through September. Why? The significant reduction…

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Radiothon raises $301K for Studer Family Children’s Hospital

The 7th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, presented by Hanto & Clarke General Contractors, raised $301,400 to acquire state-of-the-art equipment that utilizes heat…

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Daily Outtakes: How Far Will DeSantis Go to Win

Recent public records obtained by State Rep. Alex Andrade have shed new light on a controversial $67 million settlement between Florida and healthcare giant Centene,…

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When ‘Less Lethal’ Became Deadly: Taser Abuse in Pensacola and Escambia County (2005)

In February 2005, Inweekly published a shocking videotape from the Escambia County Jail that would thrust Pensacola into the national spotlight over police use of…

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Top Reads: Week Ended Aug. 16, 2025

Florida DOGE coming to Pensacola, Tim Kinsella’s resignation and Pensacola Little Theatre’s check to the Escambia Children’s Trust got the most attention this week—all of…

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WCOA – the station Cumulus strangled

WCOA is Pensacola’s first radio station, the second oldest in Florida. Four years ago this month, Sena Maddison and I took over the morning show…

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Daily Outtakes: Heritage-DeSantis Bloc Keeps Control of UWF

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees held committee meetings and a special board meeting on Thursday. Heritage Foundation senior fellow Adam Kissel, who…

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As Kinsella departs, Admiral Mason Pond turns green

DOH-Escambia Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH-Escambia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful…

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Animal Welfare Offering Free Pet Adoptions Aug. 15-30

The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will offer free adoptions for all dogs and cats one year or older beginning today, Friday, Aug. 15…

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Move over Swifties, Cowboy Mouth album drops today

Yes, it is true! The most stunning album drop of 2025! And we have an exclusive on the playlist. Legendary New Orleans band Cowboy Mouth…

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