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 37,806 sq/ft building and 12-acre property is…
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. So far, public meetings are on the…
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 performed a dance to keep the storm…
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 WITH HIGH WINDS AND LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE……
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 EDT Tue Sep 27 2022 …CATEGORY 3…
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 Saturday, Nov. 5, at Emerald Republic Brewing…
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 Community Health CEO Chandra Smiley and her…
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 Construction & Facilities Manager Rick Bates and…
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 of the Cayman Islands has changed the…
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 Center, located at 7000 Spanish Trail in…
Breaking: Fetsko did not want to fire superintendent [podcast]
District 2 Escambia County School Board member Paul Fetsko said on WCOA this morning that he didn’t want to discuss terminating Superintendent Tim Smith’s contract. He requested the school board discuss a…
Hurricane Ian: Sept. 26 10 am update
WATCHES AND WARNINGS ——————– CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Tropical Storm Watch for the west coast of Florida has been extended from Chokoloskee southward to Flamingo. A Tropical Storm Watch has been…
Podcast: Gilmore at 7 am on Hurricane Ian
The National Hurricane Center reported at 8 am: At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Ian was located near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 82.4 West. Ian is moving toward…
DeSantis rally canceled
DeSantis rally cancelled and all campaign activity stopped due to state of emergency regarding hurricane.
Top podcasts for the past week
Several big topics this week: HOMELESSNESS: Satoshi Forest co-founder Mike Kimberl talks about the challenges of running a homeless camp. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Escambia County School Board chairman Kevin Adams explains the last-minute…
Real News: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore has the latest on Tropical Storm Nine, which is expected to develop into Hurricane Hermine. Two undefeated Gulf South Conference teams battle it out tomorrow…
Contractor Complaint Hot Line established
Escambia County has established a new phone option for citizens experiencing contractor related issues. Citizens can call (850) 595-3550 a selection option 6. That will connect callers directly with an Escambia County…
New poll has Crist leading DeSantis by 6 points
A recent Political Matrix/Listener Group poll of 700 likely Florida voters has Democrat Charlie Crist leading Gov. Ron DeSantis – 53%-47%. The poll surveyed 40% Democrats, 40% Republicans and 20% NPA. The…
Downtown Christmas installations begin next week
Christmas Light Installation Schedule: September 28th: Wednesday A.M. Garden St. to Romana St. September 28th: Wednesday P.M. Romana St. to Intendencia St. September 29th: Thursday A.M. Intendencia St. to Government St. September…
DeSantis coming to Fish House tomorrow
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a campaign rally tomorrow at The Fish House as part of his “Keep Florida Free Pit Stop” tour. The doors open at 11:30 am, and the rally…