Simmons on SWAT, training, debriefs and call-outs

Today, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and former ECSO PIO Sena Maddison discussed SWAT on the anniversary of a call-out that involved three officers being…

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Trulieve CEO discusses voting for Amendment 3, debunks critics

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Trulieve CEO Kim Powers discussed Amendment 3, which legalizes recreational marijuana use in Florida by adults 21…

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Daily Outtakes: Trust Program Committee wrestles with tightening metrics

The Escambia Children’s Trust Program Committee met yesterday for two hours. They approved to send the Trust board a proposal that would send local middle…

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Real News: Dan McFaul on Congressional races, Foiling Week 2025

Dan McFaul of Ballard Partners discusses the possibility of the majorities of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate flipping. With four months to go,…

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Whoa, Hobby Lobby, BAM are not going anywhere

Rob Bell of Bellcore Commercial called to say the Rebusiness ønline report that Destiny Worship Center was converting a recently purchased building to a church…

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Amendment 4 Spurs Fierce Political Fight

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A political battle over abortion rights is giving Floridians the opportunity to vote on one…

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Real News: Mayor provides updates on Portland Loos, Bruce Beach and Stop Light Cameras

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves gave updates on several outstanding projects. PORTLAND LOOS Early this past summer, Mayor Reeves…

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Beach residents want eyesore moved

The Pensacola Beach waterfront treatment plant is an eyesore that beach residents want moved elsewhere. But that eyesore will remain on the pristine beach for…

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Daily Outtakes: PNJ embarrassed by Haas Center study

The recent University of West Florida Haas Center study of OLF-8 must embarrass the Pensacola News Journal, the paper’s monthly columnist Theresa Blackwell and consultant…

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Real News: Early voting slows, Home Base has new home

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender shares over 43,000 voters over the first seven days of early voting. Escambia County already has a 30%…

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Breaking: Hobby Lobby shopping center to be converted to a church

Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $7 million sale of a shopping center located at 6235 N. Davis Highway where Hobby Lobby and Books-A-Million are…

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UWF announces $320k gift from Andrews Institute and BHC

UWF announced a $320,000 gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in…

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Ascension Sacred Heart named to Newsweek prestigious list

Newsweek’s prestigious 2025 list of the best-in-state hospitals includes Sacred Heart Pensacola and Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, placing the Ascension Sacred Heart facilities alongside just…

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Watching for possible Tropical weather developments

From the NOAA Hurricane Center: Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean…

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Daily Outtakes: Salzman cash machine keeps spending

State Rep. Michelle Salzman continues to receive campaign contributions for her re-election campaign, both for her campaign account and her political action committee, the Committee…

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Top Posts for week ending Oct. 26, 2024

Readers were interested in hearing about the UWF Haas Center study of the economic impact of light industrial at OLF-8 and the Chamber’s support of…

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What Pensacola listened to last week:

Listeners enjoyed hearing about Home Base Pensacola and today’s Human Trafficking Conference. They also enjoyed listening to our entire shows while driving or working out….

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Outtakes: Two-way city streets

Last night, the Pensacola City Council approved Mayor D.C. Reeves’ recommendation to relocate $490,000 and $310,000 Housing Assistance for facility reorganization and security upgrades at…

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Pensacola Airport receives $4 million FAA grant

The Pensacola International Airport announced receiving a $4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal…

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Real News: Ice Flyers’s fun, loud crowds, UWF students help American Magic

Team owner Greg Harris shares the highlights of the Oct. 19 season opener and previews this Saturday’s game versus Birmingham at the Pensacola Bay Center….

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