This morning, I opened the blog with a post about the pending daycare crisis – Daily Outtakes. I noted that Pensacola State College is closing its campus daycare, and other providers are…
May 11 issue in the stands
Diaspora Dining AAPI Heritage Month & Pensacola’s Culinary Scene Over the past few years, Inweekly has featured local Asian Americans across a wide range of cultures, careers and interests in celebration of…
Hospital infections ‘remain high’
The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections — MRSA, central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections – spiked to a five-year high in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain…
Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis
Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified workers. Why this matters: Children, their parents,…
Rancifer retires after 49 years w/county
During the May 4 BCC meeting, the board and county staff celebrated Evelyn Rancifer’s retirement after 49 years of service. She retires as an Accounting Specialist with the Escambia County Engineering Department….
Real News: Hospitality heroes, Ice cream and Short films
On “Real News” today, we celebrated the people and events that make Pensacola special. Why it matters: Our people make this place special. Dig Deeper: Visit Pensacola has kicked off National Travel…
Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation
Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their first amendment rights. Why this matters: There…
Inpatient help for opioid addiction
People facing withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol now have access to inpatient detox services at Lakeview Center. Why this matters: Escambia County had 680 drug overdoses last week and led the…
New Blue Angels executive officer named
Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why this matters: The Blue Angels are internal…
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce homelessness – “All In: The Federal Strategic…
Jefferson Street Parking Garage closed in evenings, May 14-16
The Jefferson Street Parking Garage will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from Sunday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 16 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily. All vehicles in the Jefferson…
Real News: ALICE has trouble living here
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the modern economy. Why this matters: The number…