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With 9 days left in the Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army of Pensacola finds itself only $50,000 shy of reaching its $148,000 goal. “Every…

Florida Health Department in Escambia County congratulated the City of Pensacola for making its parks tobacco-free. Press Release: Tobacco Free Florida in Escambia County congratulates…

Wes Moreno recaps the year and discusses how he has built trust with the Board of County Commissioners. Ben & Jerry’s, Know Your Rights Camp…

Florida Politics is reporting that Republican Party of Florida’s Chair Christian Ziegler wants a multimillion-dollar buyout to resign. The demand comes as the political leader…

The Escambia County School District has five D schools and four F schools. The two troubled middle schools have solutions. The state ordered the District…

Rob Fabbro gives an update on the indoor sports facility that his group is creating out of the Port of Pensacola’s Warehouse 4. He hopes…

The sidewalks at Seville Square are closed for maintenance, as crews conduct repair work to trip and fall hazards throughout the area to improve walkability…

Children’s Home Society Regional Director Lindsey Cannon announced on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning that Bellview Middle has been approved to the…

The Escambia Children’s Trust sent a message to taxpayers yesterday: “Move along. There’s nothing to worry about.” My message: At some point, ECT will need…

Mayor Reeves shares his takeaways from the Dec. 7 meeting regarding the old Baptist campus. Commissioner Robert Bender recaps the Dec. 7 Board of County…

 It’s East vs. West as local high school seniors battle to see who’s the best in the Pensacola Sports’ High School All-Star Series Football Game! This event…

New Parking App Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the city would move to the ParkMobile App for its parking spaces on Jan. 1. “The app is…