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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
