Posted in Escambia County

Owens wants taxpayers to cover his legal bills

Tomorrow morning, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will discuss former District 2 aide Jonathan Owens’ request for the taxpayers to pay for his…

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Posted in State & National News

DeSantis drops out, what’s next

The New Hampshire Primary is tomorrow. ABC News’ Steven Portnoy was on the ground in the state and shares his observations. The Lincoln Project’s chief…

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Posted in State & National News

Amended Salzman bill passes committee

Rep. Michelle Salzman’s bill (HB 57) to limit the terms of county commissioners passed its first hurdle last week after the lawmaker amended it to…

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Posted in Politics

Daily Outtakes: Century out of luck

If the Century Town Council was counting on the Escambia Children’s Trust to help the Urban Development Center pay back its loan ($41K), it’s not…

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Posted in Politics

Real News: Rudman bill passes House

From The News Service of Florida: The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would allow courts to require that parents who share…

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Real News 1-18-24

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will be hosting the third annual Fish Fest fan experience at Blue Wahoos Stadium today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bill…

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Posted in Education

Daily Outtakes: DeSantis overlooks Escambia School District

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida…

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Posted in Politics

Pen America discusses Escambia book ban

In an important victory for students, parents, authors, and the First Amendment, on Jan. 12, Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell rejected a bid to dismiss…

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Posted in Business Health Protests

Daily Outtakes: Baptist rebellion?

Two sources have shared a flyer that popped up in elevators in the new Baptist Hospital. The flyers call for a Baptist Compensation Rally on…

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Posted in Escambia County News

Federal judge rules Underhill must pay Bear legal fees

Federal Judge Casey Rodgers granted David Bear’s motion for attorney’s fees, $130,425.50, from former County Commissioner Doug Underhill. She ordered the Clerk to enter the…

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Posted in Pensacola

DeSantis gives Chamber $65K for strategic plan

On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $135,200 in awards to military communities through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, which supports community-based activities that protect existing…

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Posted in Politics

Escambia Public Schools closed tomorrow

Press release: Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January…

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