The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office made two posts on its Facebook page at 9 p.m. last night. One was for the public to lock their cars. The other: ARRESTED: Hunter Patrick Carroll…
Onbikes Pensacola announces Winter Bike Build [podcast]
Walker Wilson promotes upcoming Winter Bike Build that will be at the Pensacola Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 21. Signup to volunteer here.
Veterans Week activities [podcast]
State Rep. Michelle Salzman discusses how Veterans Week came into being. We also discuss the other events happening this week. Monument & Museum to Women Veterans The grand opening is 5 p.m….
Sansing family gives $150K for child cancer research
The Sansing Family has a passion for helping children. Their commitment shined bright when they presented a $150,000 gift to Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) yesterday. “Every child deserves to…
ECSO mum on two shooting victims
Seven hours after deputies found a man and woman shot dead in the Warrington area, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t updated its primary communication medium, Facebook, or issued a press release….
Downtown Y celebrates five years this week [podcast]
The Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA turns five this week. As the first new kid on the block of the former News Journal property, the Y has helped transform the area, expanding…
FDOH to offer COVID vax for kids
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is continuing to offer their COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at 1295 West Fairfield Drive in Pensacola. In keeping with CDC guidance, COVID-19 pediatric…
Bender hosts D4 town hall tonight
District 4 Commissioner and Chairman Robert Bender will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. 9th Ave. Topics of discussion will include…
Two bodies found this morning
NorthEscambia.com reports two people were found shot to death on Waycross Avenue near Stonewall Avenue, south of Gulf Beach Highway, in Warrington. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the victims were found…
Winn Dixie host hiring event on Friday
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of local Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is holding a companywide hiring day on Friday, Nov. 12 to fill thousands of full- and part-time positions at…
Presser Notes: I-110 Campout, Wishin’ for Wider & Vaxi-waiting
By Jeremy Morrison Monday marked Mayor Robinson’s first press conference in quite a while without a complete COVID rundown. No case count. No hospitalizations roundup. Just a test positivity rate: 3.4 percent….
Rat Pack Reunion’s last year is also its best
Council on Aging of West Florida’s annual fundraiser breaks all records in honor of Fred Levin PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2021) – For 10 years, Council on Aging of West Florida’s Rat…
CoLab client announces Purdue partnership, internships
Guided Particle Systems Inc Partners with Purdue University on Quantum Education Florida Company to provide Internships, connect with DoD, and Promote Learning Opportunities Pensacola, FL: Guided Particle Systems Inc (GPSI) is collaborating…
Newpoint accomplice faces stiffer sentence
A convicted accomplice in the scheme to steal education dollars in the biggest charter school scandal in the state of Florida faces a resentencing trial after the First District Court of Appeal…
Drilling moratorium battle looms
Rep. Castor Hopes for Permanent Eastern Gulf Moratorium by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly There’s a potential monster looming out in the Gulf. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) has been trying to keep it at…
Saunders’ term as UWF president extended
President Martha D. Saunders’ term as University of West Florida president has been extended through the end of the 2022 calendar year. The Board of Governors unanimously approved the one-year extension on…
City gives update on Hurricane Sally repairs
The City of Pensacola is continuing to work diligently with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to acquire the necessary approvals and funding in order to complete remaining repairs from Hurricane Sally damage. All…
Real News podcasts: Vax roll-out for ages 5-11
Vaccine Roll-Out for Kids On Tuesday, the CDC released the guidelines and approval for the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11. Community Health plans to integrate and infuse the vaccine…
Pen Air celebrates teachers
Pensacola, Fla. (November 4, 2021) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union celebrates teachers through annual #TreatATeacher campaign. Over the course of three months, a total of 9 teachers were treated from across…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Nov. 3
Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender recaps yesterday’s joint workshop with the school board on redistricting. He also discusses his town hall set for Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross…