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Podcasts: Above Normal Hurricane Season, Escambia County, Rosie O’ Grady Celebrates

   August 15, 2023

On WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen,” I talked with Eric Gilmore about the above normal hurricane season. Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno shares the secret to getting his budget passed, and Buck Mitchell discusses Rosie O’ Grady’s 56th celebration.

Five Major Hurricanes

The NOAA has upgraded its hurricane forecast from “near-normal” to “above-normal.” The hurricane prediction increased to six to 11, up from five to nine. Forecasters expect two to five major hurricanes. Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discusses the predictions. Listen here.

Escambia County Budget

The Escambia County Commission approved the 2023-24 budget in record time. County Administrator Wes Moreno talks about what happened behind the scenes. Listen here.

Rosie’s Celebrates

We celebrate the 56th anniversary of Rosie O’ Grady’s on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Buck Mitchell has the details. Listen here.

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