What will proposed County Charter Committee look like?

John Peacock and friends have asked the Board of County Commissioners to create an Escambia County Charter Study Commission  to conduct a review of best practices in…

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County animal shelter full, offering reduced adoption rates

From NorthEscambia.com: The Escambia County Animal Shelter is full, and reduced adoption rates are in place to help you find that perfect friend. “We have…

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Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Oct. 6

A Pensacola jury handed down a $8.2 million verdict against 3M, after the jury found earplugs sold by 3M to the United States Military for…

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BCC, School Board reach tentative agreement on redistricting

The Escambia County School Board and the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop yesterday afternoon to discuss how to redraw the boundaries for their…

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Ride Society’s Campbell joins DIB

A New York media producer turned Downtown Pensacola business owner is joining the Downtown Improvement Board. Claire Campbell has been appointed by Pensacola Mayor Grover…

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Childers blinks

Last month, Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers told the Board of County Commissioners that she would no longer pay for the 401(a) retirement plan because…

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Foo Foo Fest grant application deadline approaching

The Foo Foo Festival Committee is accepting applications from non-profit and for-profit entities who are interested in playing a part in this year’s events as…

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New date for Santa Rosa delegation meeting

Santa Rosa Delegation members Rep. Alex Andrade, Rep. Jayer Williamson, and Sen. Doug Broxson have rescheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-7…

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DeSantis pushes back against protecting teachers

This is a weird move by Gov. DeSantis – refusing to agree that teachers have a right to safe workspace and, instead, pitting parents against…

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DIB Seeks Finance Committee member

Pensacola’s Downtown Improvement Board is looking for a new member for its Finance Committee. The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) is a dependent special agency…

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Presser Notes: No MOU, FEMA Funds & Scooter Stunts

By Jeremy Morrison With a stretch of wet weather moving through the region, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said city streets were looking good thus far,…

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Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Oct. 5

Pensacola native Ryan Wiggins recaps the Women’s March on Washington this past weekend. The Wentworth family is partnering with local clery to hold a “Service…

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