This amendment would allow sheriffs to move around their budgets however they want. The budget becomes meaningless, only the total dollar amount matters – See Red. Sheriff Chip Simmons’ budget is $73.75…
Happy 309 Day
Mayor Grover Robinson signed a resolution proclaiming March 9 “309 Day,” in honor of Pensacola’s 309 Punk House. Author Scott Satterwhite celebrated 309 Day with us on WCOA this morning.
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer of jets to Ukraine [podcast]
Poland caught the U.S. off guard with its offer to give Soviet-era MiG fighter jets to Ukraine by way of a U.S. base in Germany. ABC News correspondent Matt Seyler explains why…
Use Airbnb to help Ukrainians
People have found a new way to Ukrainian families – booking an Airbnb stay in Kiev, Ukraine — not to visit but as a way to send money to a family in…
Pensacola Superfund site to be cleaned up
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that comprehensive reviews will be conducted of completed cleanup work at 39 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites in the Southeast. The sites, located…
Daily newspapers may lose revenue source
From the News Service of Florida: The Florida Senate on Wednesday could take up a proposal that would change laws about publishing local-government legal notices, as newspapers and media organizations scurry to…
From Glasgow to Pensacola
What: From Glasgow to Pensacola: What’s next for climate action? Where: Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. When: Tuesday March 29—5:30 pm PENSACOLA—Join local scientists, students and advocates as they discuss…
Monoclonal antibody treatment returns to Escambia
The day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declares COVID-19 pandemic over, the state works with Escambia County to open a monoclonal antibody site Escambia County, in partnership with the state of Florida, will…
Wahoo field near completion [photos]
Bill Vilona shared these photos of the new field at Blue Wahoos Stadium:
Studer’s Blue Wahoos Challenge returns
Baseball is back by the Bay in March with 29 collegiate and high school games scheduled at Blue Wahoos Stadium leading up to the start of the minor league season. Starting with…
City has two new hires
The City of Pensacola today announced the addition of Public Works & Facilities Deputy Director of Operations James Cook and Assistant Housing Director Meredith Reeves to the city’s team. Both have worked…
Early detection of Alzheimer’s [podcast]
Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology, recently signed a consulting and licensing agreement with California-based company, BIOPAC Systems Inc., to collaborate on the development of…
Presser Notes: NoMoCo, Affordable Housing & an Exit’s Exit?
By Jeremy Morrison Once again, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said Monday; the city is phasing out its regular release of local COVID stats as part of its so-called dashboard. With a current…
FCAAP: ‘The best way to protect every eligible child from Covid-19’
Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics March 7, 2022 Tallahassee – Following a COVID-19 roundtable convened by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis where Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommended against the COVID-19…
Israelis support Ukraine
ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses the latest in Israel’s effort to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. She also shares how the Israeli people support the Ukrainians’ fight for…
Exclusive: Juan’s Flying Burrito [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, co-owner and COO Jay Morris talked about bringing Juan’s Flying Burrito to Pensacola. Their location at 200 South Alcaniz Street opens officially on Wednesday, March 9.
PSC selected a Gold 2022 Military Friendly School
Pensacola State College has been named a 2022-2023 Gold Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media. This is the 13th year the College has received the accolade, and the first time earning the gold…
Gulf Coast Omega Step/Dance Extravaganza returns
Lamplighters, Inc., Pensacola Tigers Elite Dance Team, and Redd Diamondz headline the action-packed sixth installment of Gulf Coast Omega Step/Dance Extravaganza (GCODE) The sixth annual event takes place Saturday, March 12, with…
Sun Belt championships today
Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer recaps the weekend’s games and previews today’s championship contests.
ABC News has latest on Ukraine
On WCOA, we had ABC News correspondent Aaron Katersky talks about the developments over the weekend in Ukraine. He also discussed the conditions for those caught in the bombings as Russian troops…