The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Pensacola High School earned an all-time high graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year. PHS IB students passed 91.8% of all exams, an all-time tested high…
Artemis launch eyed as boost to state space efforts
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the next step in America’s return to the moon set for Monday, Florida’s aerospace agency views the launch of the unmanned…
Reeves, Kinsella discuss mayoral transition team [podcasts]
This morning on WCOA, I talked with Mayor-Elect D.C. Reeves and Tim Kinsella about the mayoral transition team.
Real News podcasts: Aug. 25, 2022
Clark Partington Attorneys at Law has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. Scott Remington discusses how the firm did it. Coaching legend Jack Crowe talks about his mission…
Flood warning
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor potential localized flooding during the Thursday storms. Roadways and rivers can experience flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service in Mobile projects the threat of…
Council holding LOST budget workshop today
The Pensacola City Council will hold a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hagler-Mason Conference Room located on the second floor of City Hall, 222 W. Main St….
Kinsella to chair Reeves transition team [podcast]
City of Pensacola Mayor-Elect D.C. Reeves has named Capt. Tim “Lucky” Kinsella, USN, (Ret.) as the chairman for his mayoral transition team. “Captain Kinsella has always been at the top of my…
Walk-On’s opens in Pensacola on Aug. 29
Press Release: The Pensacola community is about to have another go-to destination for cheering on their favorite teams when Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux® makes its debut on Monday, Aug. 29. Located at 1240…
Real News podcasts: Aug. 24, 2022
My recap of the local races. The Internal Revenue Service is conducting a comprehensive review of their security systems amid threats and rhetoric about IRS agents. “This includes conducting risk assessments based…
Pieces Adrift Art Show and Auction set for Sept. 24
Pieces Adrift Art Show and Auction takes an interactive approach to growing awareness around litter prevention in our waterways while benefiting a local community improvement nonprofit, Keep Pensacola Beautiful. The 4th annual…
Clark Partington named to Top 100 Best Companies list
PENSACOLA, FL — Clark Partington Attorneys at Law has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list featured in the…
Pensacola: Reeves avoids run-off, but not council races
D.C. Reeves needed 7,512 votes to avoid a run-off in the mayor’s race and received 7,680 votes – a 169-vote margin. Reeves 7,680 – 51% Jewel Cannada Wynn 3,000 – 20% Steve…
Escambia County: Kohler wins D2 race, Bender heads general
Mike Kohler led the three-man field from the first reports and won easily with 47.35% to Kevin Brown’s 29% and Chance Walsh’s 23%. The race drew 9,701 voters – 3,403 more than…
Broxson, Salzman, Andrade and Rudman head to general
The incumbent lawmakers won their primaries handily. State Sen. Doug Broxson beat John Mills, 53,982-17,448, and will face Democrat Charlie Nichols. State Rep. Michelle Salzman (D1) got her wish and trounced Mike…
Election Update – 6 pm
Election day voting is closing strong: Escambia County Mail: 18997 Early: 13292 Election Day: 28282 Provisional: 15 Total 60,589 We’ve revised our projected vote total to 63,200, est. turnout 29%. City of…
Election Update – 4 pm
Election day voting is starting to pick up: Escambia County Mail: 18995 Early: 13292 Election Day: 21309 Provisional: 15 Total 53,611 We’ve revised our projected vote total to 60,800, est. turnout 27.5%….
Election update – 3 pm
Election day voting is still steady: Escambia County Mail: 18995 Early: 13292 Election Day: 18690 Provisional: 14 Total 50,991 We’ve revised our projected vote total to 60,400, est. turnout 27%. City of…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
The Escambia County Commission is still trying to get Clerk Pam Childers to fund their 401a retirement plans. Attorney Troy Rafferty discusses what happened at last week’s hearing. Depositions will start soon….
Fair announces entertainment line-up
Pensacola’s biggest and longest-running annual agricultural and entertainment tradition returns this fall, October 20-30, bringing with it exhilarating rides, live music, exotic shows, colorful attractions and exhibits, flavorful fair food, and fun…
Election voting update
The voting has been steady in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, only slipping slightly from the early morning pace. As of noon, 12,664 votes have been cast in Escambia; in Santa…