By Jim Saunders,The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that restrictions on race-related workplace training violate the First Amendment, the state is asking a federal judge to toss out a challenge…
Real News podcasts: Monday, July 25, 2022
It started as way to remember a friend that’s how Jon Shell describes the impetus behind his seven-year effort to build the Blake Doyle Skatepark. Last week, NorthEscambia.com reported the Escambia County…
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [podcast]
On Saturday, July 16, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was officially launched as a service for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Those in need of the service can call or…
Tomso named new UWF VP
The University of West Florida has named Dr. Greg Tomso as vice president for academic engagement and student affairs. Tomso previously served as interim vice president for the division since January 2022,…
Voter registration ends today
If you want to vote in the Aug. 23 primary, you need to register today. If you want to change parties, you have to do it today. For more information, visit EscambiaVotes.gov.
Salzmann sponsors back-to-school giveaway in Molino
Rep Salzman in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast, Kevin Stevens, Sheriff Simmons and other community partners is sponsoring a food and supplies distribution for the residents of the City of Molino…
Locals named judges
Gov. DeSantis has appointed a Cantonment man as a First Circuit Court judge and a Pensacola woman to the county court. Randall “Todd” Harris of Cantonment was appointed to serve as judge…
Schiller responds to Jones’ claims on hearing
Press release: Final Hearing to Disqualify Rebekah Jones Set for August 5th by Peggy Schiller Campaign in Rebekah Jones’s false claims Posted on 23/07/2022 15:17 On August 5th, a final hearing will…
Top Listens for July
The Real News podcasts are having a strong month. Top Four Podcasts for July: My opening for the July 15 show includes Commissioner Underhill’s comments about his residency and Inweekly getting a…
Real News podcasts: Friday, July 22, 2022
Ashley McGlothren, the Pensacola Little Theatre’s marketing director, discusses the upcoming performance of ‘Cinderella.’ Matt Wolfe talks about San Diego Comic-Con, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and Netflix’s “The Gray Man.” Chief Curator Anna…
Breaking: Rebekah Jones blocks emergency injunction
Democratic Congressional candidate Rebekah Jones staved off emergency injunction that would have removed her for the Aug. 23 Democratic Primary ballot. Florida 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge John Cooper ruled against Peggy Schiller’s…
PMA earns national accreditation [podcast]
The University of West Florida Pensacola Museum of Art has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to…
Crist, Fried duke it out in debate
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in November, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture…
Real News: Comic-Con, ‘Nope’ and ‘The Gray Man’
Matt Wolfe talks about San Diego Comic-Con, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and Netflix’s “The Gray Man.”
Crenshaw named head of Sanitation Services
The City of Pensacola has named Fred Crenshaw as the new Sanitation Services and Fleet Management Director, responsible for overseeing Code Enforcement, Fleet Management and Sanitation Services for the city. Crenshaw has worked…
‘City of Grudges’ scavenger hunt – Clue #2
My book ‘City of Grudges‘ is placed in Pensacola and uses many local restaurants – past and present – as settings for the action. We want to do a photo scavenger hunt…
Real News podcasts: Thursday, July 21
President Biden on Wednesday announced a few executive actions to address climate change, with a focus on helping Americans facing extreme heat — but the steps fall short of the more sweeping…
UWF launches School of Education [podcast]
University of West Florida’s new School of Education uses action and innovation to shape the future of professional educators. The new school launched on July 1, 2022. Professional educator roles vary from…
Blake Doyle Skatepark groundbreaking set [podcast]
The City of Pensacola invites the public to a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. kicking off construction of the Blake Doyle Skatepark, a highly anticipated and monumental project…
Meet Pensacola City Council District 6 candidates [podcasts]
Ann Hill, Mo Padden and Allison Patton share their backgrounds, why they are running and what they hope to accomplish if elected.