Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 40 new scholars at the annual Take Stock Kickoff Dinner. There are now 166 students in grades 7-12 in Escambia County’s program. If they maintain good grades, attendance, and citizenship, they will receive a college scholarship upon high school graduation. The students must also remain cri…

Gulf Breeze High School junior Anna Ryan co-hosted today.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Jim Ryan, Leslie Perrino, Allison Hill, and Brad Garrett.

Young adults with disabilities now have access to a new job training site, thanks to the opening of Project SEARCH on the Santa Rosa Medical Center campus. The program is a collaboration between Santa Rosa Medical Center, Santa Rosa County District Schools, Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Global Connections to Employment (GCE). Allison Hill …

Gulf Breeze Will Do has begun accepting grant season applications through Sept. 30. The group awarded $542K in 10 years in GB and Pensacola Beach areas. Leslie Perrino shares the details.

Rick talks with David Bear, Tom Pace, Geoffrey Skelley, Chip Simmons, Will Kennedy, and Eric Gilmore.

Last Thursday, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted to have the Trust refund the CRA dollars it has received - $1,134,025. The commissioners plan to spend the funds on infrastructure needs and public safety in the CRA neighborhoods. On "Real News" this morning, Sheriff Chip Simmons said the commissioners will spend some of the money on …

Escambia Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore tells us what to expect.

County Clerk Pam Childers has refused to cut checks to the nonprofits and cultural organizations trying to book performers and other events for Foo Foo Fest. Founder David Bear says several events may have to be canceled if Childers doesn't relent.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Ray Palmer, Brian Wyer, Mike Dobuski, Darien Schaefer, and Karen Travers.