County Clerk Pam Childers has sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioner notifying that she doesn’t accept the assertions made by the Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm regarding the legality…
Real News: Milton Race for Inclusion
Special Olympics Florida’s Milton Race for Inclusion is this Saturday, Dec. 4. This 40K/26-mile cycle race takes place on the Heritage Trail, with opening ceremonies beginning at 7:45 a.m. A local Santa…
Council designates funds for beds for homeless
By Jeremy Morrison Appearing strategic in its approach to address the issue of homelessness, the Pensacola City Council is funding initiatives with a near-singular mission: securing shelter for those currently living without….
DeSantis annouces Florida State Guard
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National…
Will Matt Gaetz let seventh graders interview him? [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz is a national celebrity that does interviews all over the country—except with the students at Creative Learning Academy. Seventh-graders – Ryan, Violet, Erin and June – appeared on my…
What about Perdido?
The Escambia County Commission will district redistricting today. Steve Stroberger come on 1370 WCOA this morning to discuss who his neighbors in Perdido and Innerarity Island feel about moving into District 1.
Scott Ritchie announces campaign for Escambia County Judge
(Pensacola, FL) – Scott Ritchie, a Pensacola native who has practiced law for nearly 20 years, today announced his candidacy for Escambia County Judge, Group 1 and filed the necessary paperwork with the Escambia…
Sandy Sansing donates $100K to Gulf Coast Kid’s House
Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) announces that Sandy Sansing has made a $100,000 donation to support their mission to end child abuse and heal families in Escambia County, Fl. “Words cannot express…
WCOA has rumored tie to getting rid of elected mayor in 1930s
I’ve spent the day going through letters, photos and folders on the history of Pensacola’s first and oldest radio station – WCOA, which celebrated its 95th anniversary this year. Â I came across…
Giving Tuesday
Here are two nonprofits to consider:. Manna Dede Flounlacker shares the success of Fill The Mayflower. Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Logan McDonald explains who they are protecting our waterways.
Two special performances to put on your calendar
Pensacola Children’s Chorus – Christmas on the Coast: Alex Gartner previews this year’s special performance, which will be Dec. 10-12 at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Tickets are on sale now through the…
Two options for Florida House D1, D2
The Florida House released two possible new district lines for Districts 1 and 2, which are currently represented by Michelle Salzman and Alex Andrade respectively. “The Florida constitution and Florida law have…
Presser Notes: Recycling’s Ribbon Cutting & Natural Gas Boom
By Jeremy Morrison To further highlight the city’s enterprise operations, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson held his weekly press conference Monday at the city’s new recycling center on Summit Boulevard, mainly turning the…
DeSantis pitches more pay raises for FHP, FDLE, FWC
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Promoting Florida as “greener pastures†for law-enforcement officers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday teased a plan for salary increases and bonuses as…
Giving Tuesday interview opportunities
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. We are dedicating the Tuesday morning show to local charities. We have a few slots available for phone interviews. If you’re interested, email me at rick@inweekly.net.
ID Channel covers Billings double homicide tonight 9 p.m.
Investigation Discovery will broadcast at 9 p.m. tonight its Citizen P.I. episode “Emails from Death Row” that covers the Billings double homicide that occurred 12 years ago. The program was shot last…
CivicCon awards presentedon Dec. 6
More than 130 nominations were submitted by community members for the first-ever CivicCon Awards. All in the community are invited to join CivicCon Founding Members for a free social gathering and awards…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Nov. 24
Todd Fisher is an entrepreneur and healthcare executive with an alter ego — children’s book author. He’s just published Louie’s Great Race, the first in the series of the Briny Bunch Tales,…
Judge rejects Florida sports betting deal
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling it a “fiction,†a Washington, D.C.-based judge late Monday ruled that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of online sports…
Hill new council president
At a special meeting of the Pensacola City Council held today, the City Council elected Ann Hill as the President of the City Council and Delarian Wiggins as Vice President.