Jessica Bibza ‘Instrumental’ in Estuary Program’s Formation: By Jeremy Morrison Pensacola’s environmental advocacy community is mourning the loss of a fellow advocate with local ties that died after being struck by a…
Transition Team Update: ‘This Is Going To Be Fun’
Mayoral Transition Team Wades Into Weeds: By Jeremy Morrison During its second convening, mayor-elect D.C. Reeve’s mayoral transition began to orient itself to the task of formulating a path forward for the…
Podcast: Meet the new owner of Perfect Plan
On WCOA this morning, Urban South Brewery founder and CEO Jacob Landry discussed his plans for Pensacola’s Perfect Plain. “What we see is the Perfect Plain and their team’s strength is their…
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s 3rd Annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race – registration open now
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) will host its 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race throughout October to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s TOPGUN pilots and program. Open to participants nationwide, the…
Wahoos seize Southern championship
Brilliant pitching from a nineteen-year-old and a grand slam gave Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos an 11-4 victory over the Chattanooga Smokies and their second Southern League championship. Why this matters: The Marlins’ Double-A…
Podcast: Massage Parlor conversion complete, Magdalene’s celebrates one year
Magdalene’s Gifts and Gatherings First Anniversary Celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll also be celebrating the recent opening of Magdalene’s House, a long-term residential home…
City Council District 6: Ann Hill vs. Allison Patton
Both candidates appeared on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen.” They discussed what separates their candidacies.
Community Health asks ‘Just give it one more shot’
Community Health Northwest Florida is launching its flu vaccine campaign to raise awareness about the flu and encourage everyone to receive their annual flu shot. Why it matters: CHNWF recommends everyone six…
Green money doled out
Estuary Program Awards New Round of Grants By Jeremy Morrison Local environmental efforts focused on the local watershed have received a fresh infusion of funding, with the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary…
Graphic books may be pulled from school libraries
Wait a second. Is book banning coming to Escambia County? NorthEscambia.com took a closer look. Why it matters? The Florida Legislature passed several laws this year that give parents more tools to…
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 as the investigation unfolds. Why it matters:…
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 7 a.m. report on Hurricane Ian. From…
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 the Port Charlotte-Fort Myers area. The storm’s…
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 has the details. Pensacola native Ryan Wiggins…
Podcast: Powell seeks D2 council seat
Char Powell talks about what separates her from her opponent and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.
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 and opioid death rates are high and…
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 a 125 mph hurricane. 000 WTNT34 KNHC…
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 by improving Pensacola and contributing to the…
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 for The Lincoln Project. On WCOA this…
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 today that it will add Florida-based Perfect…