Daily Outtakes: Buzz
I’m hearing that two nonprofits that have received funds from the Escambia Children’s Trust will not seek a second year of funding because their programs…
Presser notes
Next week, Mayor D.C. Reeves will present to the Pensacola City Council for approval of new pay ranges. It’s the first step in his comprehensive…
Gov. DeSantis releases $114.4 billion budget plan
Press Release from Governor’s Office: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on…
Recalling Billings murders
Attorney Eric Stevenson, former Sheriff David Morgan and former ECSO protocol officer Sena Maddison recalled the July 2009 murders of Bud and Melanie Billings. Oxygen…
Daily Outtakes: ECT director two finalists
The Escambia Children’s Trust review committee for the next executive director met yesterday. The committee passed on to the entire board for consideration in January:…
Real News: Back on the air!
Real News with Rick Outzen and Sena Maddison is back on the air! New transmitter, stronger signal. Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discussed…
Catalyst HRE, Watson Law Firm named to Seminole 100
Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate and The Watson Law Firm made the latest Seminole 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni….
Oxygen True Crime tackles Billings case
Oxygen True Crime debuted last night a segment on the 2009 murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings as part of its “Final Moments” series. The…
Daily Outtakes: Convene Grand Jury on Trust
The Escambia Children’s Trust workshop revealed publicly for the first time the many issues and possible contract violations and maybe even fraud committed during the…
City recycling drop-off closed tomorrow
The City of Pensacola’s new monitored recycling drop-off site located at 2759 N. Palafox St. will be closed Saturday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather….
Daily Outtakes: Big Spender Salzman
Earlier this week, Sachs Media posted a graphic on Florida House campaign spending. The total spent on House races: $1.6 million Districts with candidates at…
Daily Outtakes: How to better spend $5 million
The community is divided over the Escambia Children’s Trust, especially since last Tuesday’s program committee workshop regarding the Out-of-School Time grants. Other nonprofits have questioned…