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Today, the Levin Papantonio (LP) law firm announced that it has donated $25,000 to Community Health Northwest Florida to support its annual Community Caring at Christmas…

THE DEATH OF PENSACOLA’S RADIO STATION – WCOA WCOA is unique because it was owned by the City of Pensacola and broadcast from City Hall….

Five ECPS schools have been recognized by the East Coast Technical Assistance Center as “Rising Stars.” The East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) is a…

We dedicate ourselves to this work because we believe in the power of positive change. For me, there’s no greater fulfillment of seeing that change…

My phone has been ringing off the hook. Here are some new names of individuals debating whether to run for Congress Escambia County Sheriff Chip…

We were notified today after completing our show that Cumulus, the owner of WCOA, has made a corporate decision to drop local programming from stations…

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler shared he is considering running for Congress. “It’s funny you said that,…

Gov. Ron DeSantis posted on X: “Congratulations to the Floridians being appointed to key positions in the Trump Administration: Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Matt Gaetz,…

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General. Our congressman didn’t wait for the Senate’s confirmation and resigned from the…

Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House this afternoon. I have confirmed this with multiple sources. This starts the clock on a special election…

Constituent & Parking Services Director Lissa Dees discusses the new website, ParkPensacola.com, and improvements to downtown city parking. The Pensacola Ice Flyers host their annual…

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the U.S. Justice Department as his Attorney General. Official Announcement: It is my Great Honor…

In 2023, journalist Larrison Campbell returned to Greenville, Miss., to reexamine her grandmother’s murder and run down the many rumors about the case, including that…

The FloridaWest Board of Directors has selected Chris Platé as its new Chief Executive Officer. Platé brings nearly 30 years of experience in economic development,…

UPDATE: THE NAVY HAS CONFIRMED CAPT. NEWMAN IS THE FIRST FEMALE COMMANDING OFFICER OF NAS PENSACOLA. Capt. Terry ‘Village’ Shashaty will be relieved as the…

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, has announced the development of a Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza. The project…

The initial assessments show that Baptist Hospital’s campus in the E Street and Moreno Street neighborhood cannot be salvaged, including the hospital, medical tower, and…

One of my most popular podcasts is my 2023 interview with journalist Larrison Campbell  about her podcast “Devil in the Ditch.” BACKGROUND: On June 13,…

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about the poor condition of the old Baptist campus and the Strive to Thrive plan. UWF English Department Chair Dr….

Fifty years ago tomorrow, Karen Silkwood, a 28-year-old plutonium plant worker, died in a fatal crash in Oklahoma. She was reportedly on her way to…