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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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