WSRE seeks questions for lawmakers

WSRE invites the public to submit their questions for state legislators who will appear on “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation” during a live broadcast…

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Reduced speed on West Cervantes

The speed limit on West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) between Dominguez Street and A Street will be permanently reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph…

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Pensacola students enjoy civics lesson

by Jeremy Morrison This spring, a collective of local high school students have been getting better acquainted with the inner workings of their municipal government…

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Seeking tributes to Don Parker

Update: We regret to write that Don passed away last night.  Longtime local radio personality, author and playwright Don Parker is battling stage-four pancreatic cancer….

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County round-up: 9-1-1 and Ferry Service

Escambia County wants to remind you that 9-1-1 is for emergencies, not general information, such as where to find gas or what’s on HBO tonight….

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Constitutionality of protest law challenged

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and…

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Downtown walk-up vax on Saturday

Shoppers enjoying Downtown Pensacola local businesses and the 14th anniversary of Palafox Market on Saturday will also have the opportunity to receive a vaccination against…

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Foo Foo Fest announces grants on Friday

The Foo Foo Festival’s virtual grant scoring and 2021 grant winner announcement, will at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14.The 7th Annual Foo Foo Festival…

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Presser notes: Badges, Tippin and Renewables

By Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola Police Department may be getting new badges—a move meant to scrub the Confederate flag from the police uniforms. During his…

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Council on Aging reopens onsite meals

On Monday, May 17, most City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County senior dining sites operated under the Council on Aging congregate meal program will…

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Blue Wahoos to offer free shots …COVID-19 vaccines that is

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to fans at their games…

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Council may consider removing Chipley monument

City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has an add-on for the council’s agenda, but she will need five votes to get on the agenda for Thursday, May…

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COVID vax continue to drop

The Florida Department of Health reports had 884 fewer people receiving their first COVID shot last week than the previous week – from 2,388 to…

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Ballot initiatives measure challenged

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union…

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Two Andrade town halls next week

State Representative Alex Andrade will participate in two post-Session town halls next week: the first is set for Tuesday, May 11th at the Bayview Community…

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Courthouse COVID rules change

Members of the public will be able to enter and move through courthouses across the state, while in-person court proceedings will continue to have mask…

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Escambia County gets another fire chief

Escambia County has hired Jason Catrambone as its new fire chief starting June 14. He joins Escambia County with more than 25 years of experience…

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US 90 Corridor Master Plan session next week

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is developing a Corridor Master Plan along US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. The purpose of the…

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Escambia County has a vax problem

Fewer Escambia County residents received the COVID-19 vaccination in April than March — 23,534 down from 32,857.  The drop was 9,323 fewer shots – a…

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Help for businesses dealing with Sally’s aftermath

Six months after Hurricane Sally struck the Pensacola area, Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) launched the BRACE Hurricane Sally Recovery Helpline for business…

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