Podcasts about Escambia County

Send us a textAngela Stephens, Youth and Family Services Director for the YMCA of Northwest Florida, shares how a unique partnership with the Vickery Community Center in Pensacola is not only giving parents After School Care options at significantly reduced costs, but truly uniting for the success of children and families in Escambia County. Guest: Angela Stephens https://www.ymcanwfl.org/afterschool-care Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Send us a textIn this episode, Sally Lee rejoins our podcast to celebrate the final chapter of her 25-year career in student mentorship and shares how it's not what you know, but what you can show. As the Student Services Coordinator for Take Stock in Children, she reflects on her life, stories of impact from the mentorship program and a legacy filled with Escambia County children who attended and graduated from college through the support of local mentors and free 4-year scholarships.Guest: Sally Lee https://www.takestockinchildren.org/ | https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/746 Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Send us a textHaylee Linam is the 4H Youth Development Agent for Escambia County. In this episode, Haylee does some myth busting about 4H and shares how it's different from FFA. She shares how student interest drives the 4H clubs and the unexpected ways STEM has become a part of the program. You'll also hear what membership looks like for students, exciting competition opportunities and the potential for scholarships.Guests: Haylee Linam https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/escambia/4-h-youth-development/youth/ Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Dr. Heather Schultz, the assistant principal at Workman Middle School and Master Chief John Spaulding, the Naval Science instructor at Booker T Washington High School, share how students are taking advantage of the only middle school NJROTC program in Escambia County—one with a unique partnership between the schools. Learn how this program not only builds up students academically and socially, but also provides college scholarships.Guests: Dr. Heather Schultz & Master Chief John Spaulding https://www.escambiaschools.org/domain/1512 Want to interact with the resources and guests featured here in real life?! Join us at the 2nd annual FREE Podcastapalooza! There will be a live animal presentation by animal tales and food trucks like BAM snowballs, Kip's Hotdogs & MELT Pensacola.One lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, 2025 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Booker T Washington High School. Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you a case that gets crazier the more you hear about it. A shocking case from Escambia County, Florida, that starts out with a 14-year-old girl who was impregnated by a 20-year-old acquaintance of her parent, and her parents allegedly turning a blind eye and attempting extortion. As the investigation unfolds, a darker layer is revealed: Tara Alexis Sykes is accused of using the online platform Roblox to instruct a 10-year-old relative on how to harm a baby and others in the household. Despite Roblox's internal investigation claiming no evidence of such communications, multiple witnesses and screenshots tell a different story. Listen now as I tell you the disturbing details of this case, the moral failings of those involved, and the broader implications for online safety.Question: Do you think platforms like Roblox should be held accountable for failing to prevent such misuse?Share your thoughts on this case in the comments below.00:00 Two days left of our Half Off November Sale (patreon.com/loveandmurder) 02:36 36 year old Tara Alexis Sykes charged with child abuse over infant incident09:49 Investigators allege Tara provided the 10 year old with detailed methods to harm infantsSupport Love and Murder: Don't miss our November sale—50% off our highest Patreon tier! Gain access to exclusive content, ad-free episodes, and more for just $5 a month. Join us at patreon.com/loveandmurder.Sources:https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/05/28/child-abuse-investigation-florida/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roblox-child-abuse-allegations-florida/https://www.insideedition.com/roblox-used-for-criminal-instructions**********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:

Patty Hightower is the longest serving school board member in Escambia County history, representing District 4 for 20 years. She will also be the first one to encourage you to run. In this episode, she talks about her experience running for and serving on the School Board. She answers behind the scenes questions and proudly highlights the success and changes over the last two decades.Guest: Patty HightowerWant to interact with the resources and guests featured here in real life?! Join us at the 2nd annual FREE Podcastapalooza! There will be a live animal presentation by animal tales and food trucks like BAM snowballs, Kip's Hotdogs & MELT Pensacola.One lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, 2025 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Booker T Washington High School. Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

On this episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, Quint Studer is joined by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Partner, Build a Brain, Build a Life, Build A Community, Dr. Alexander Gumiroff, Chief Medical Officer, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, and Jason Kimbrell, CEO, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Their conversation highlights the transformative “Build a Brain, Build a Life, Build a Community” initiative, which aims to enhance early childhood brain development, and showcases the implementation of the program at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Quint shares about the initial research conducted in Escambia County that led to the founding of the program and the difference it has made for parents, children, and communities across the country. Dr. Gumiroff and Jasom Kimbrell also examine the program's broader implications for addressing health inequities and encouraging community engagement through activities like book donations and the education of childcare workers. They underscore the importance of ongoing leadership and authentic community involvement in sustaining this initiative, ultimately aiming to improve future health outcomes and kindergarten readinessAbout Alexander Gumiroff, MD, MBA, MHA, FACOGDr. Alex Gumiroff has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, effective May 15, 2023. After finishing his residency training at New York Presbyterian/Cornell University Lower Manhattan Hospital, Dr. Gumiroff relocated to Florida and has been a practicing OB-GYN for a Federally Qualified Health Center in Fort Myers, caring for the underserved population. During that time, he also supervised the training of Medical, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students in both outpatient and inpatient settings.About Jason KimbrellJason Kimbrell was appointed chief executive officer of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in June of 2021. Prior to Palms West, Kimbrell was the chief executive officer for Highlands Hospital and transitioned the newly acquired asset into the HCA healthcare portfolio. Kimbrell has been with HCA Healthcare since 2015. He is a graduate of HCA's Executive Development Program and started his HCA career as the assistant administrator for HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola. Kimbrell is a veteran of the United States Air Force and began his career in healthcare in the public safety sector, serving as a firefighter, critical care flight paramedic and EMS Chief.  About Stephanie Montgomery, Ed.D.Stephanie is a native Georgian with over 24 years of experience in education and community partnerships. Stephanie has served Northwest Georgia as a School Improvement Specialist in literacy and academic achievement. She has worked as an ELA Specialist and liaison to help strengthen relationships between state and local school systems. Through this work, she has developed a unique lens for identifying issues related to readiness skills and achievement gaps. She is skilled at working with teams to bridge the gap between knowledge and research, helping put policy into practice. Stephanie has also served as a classroom teacher, district-level curriculum coordinator, and grant writer. 

Escambia County is excited to host the SEC Soccer Tournament at the Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park Nov. 3-10, marking the county's third consecutive year hosting the tournament. During the week-long event, the top 12 women's soccer teams will compete for the championship title. "We are incredibly proud to once again host the SEC tournament, and we look forward to welcoming the teams and fans to Escambia County," Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. "This is an exciting event not only for District 5 and Escambia County, but for all of Northwest Florida. I appreciate the continued partnership with Pensacola Sports and the SEC, along with the countless staff members and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make an event like this possible."Visit the SEC website to learn more about the tournament, view the game schedule, and purchase tickets. SEC has also released the official bracket for the 2024 SEC Soccer Tournament, which is now available here.

The last item on the ballot for Escambia County voters is a CONTINUATION OF ONE-HALF CENT SALES SURTAX TO FINANCE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR 10 YEARS.  Since 1997, the Escambia County School Board has levied a one-half cent sales surtax to fund new construction, renovations and additions to existing schools, land acquisition and make improvements to schools. The voters have approved each 10-year renewal because of the belief sales taxes are a better funding source than property taxes.  Keith Wasdin, who heads facilities planning for the school district, discusses the need for the tax to be renewed.

The Escambia Children's Trust staff and the program committee have recommended that the full board consider a micro-grant program. CARE (Community, Access, Resilience and Empowerment) grants will be available to provide nonprofits with an opportunity to seek funding for existing programs, advocacy efforts, or events and activities that support the children and families in Escambia County. The grants will be up to $50,000 and are only available for one time. Lindsey Cannon shares the details.

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% turnout.

Tara Sykes, 36, is in jail in Escambia County, Florida accused of attempted murder. Sheriff Chip Simmons said Sykes messaged a 10-year-old over Roblox to murder a 2-month-old baby by dropping the baby on its head on a hard floor or by drowning the child. It's not Sykes' first brush with the law concerning the welfare of a child. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy breaks down the disturbing case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You can binge Criminal Attorney early and ad-free right now on Wondery Plus by clicking our link https://Wondery.fm/LCCrimeFixHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Sheriff Chip Simmons https://www.facebook.com/OfficialECSOCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reports Escambia County had over 8,000 people vote yesterday.

Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reports on Escambia County's record-setting first day of Early Voting.

Lincoln Project chief of staff Ryan Wiggins urges everyone to vote early."I'm not this concerned about Escambia County. Robert Bender is doing a great job as supervisor of elections, but there are concerns about voting nationwide," Wiggins said. "There's already been a terrorist plot that has been thwarted; ISIS and Iran that attempted to cause some issues on election day. There are other countries right now that are very, very invested in our elections and want to make sure that they go in a very chaotic way." 

Felon Trump admits he wants anyone who criticizes him jailed. Polls say Vice President Harris leads Diaper Don by a slim margin. Most economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal said Shitler's economic policies would trigger inflation like we've never seen before. A vessel flying both Trump and Nazi flags caused waves a boat parade in honor of man-baby. Orange rape-monster called the director of The Apprentice the movie human scum. Due to whacked-out conspiracy theories about FEMA, armed militia MAGATS threatened federal recovery workers in North Carolina. Putin's cock-holster, AKA Donald Trump, dissed conservative load Brett Baier and FOX News for the upcoming Harris interview. Al Capone vault explorer and TV journalist, Giraldo Rivera endoresed VP Harris for POTUS. The movie Deadpool & Wolverine surpassed Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ as the highest grossing rated r movie. Schools like Harvard and Yale might get rid of legacy admissions. Our crappy SCOTUS did a good thing by giving authorities the right to protect educators and administrators from violent threats. Escambia County awarded whistleblower Dr. Rayme Elder for exposing fraud within local EMS providers.

The tropical system in the Gulf may only bring Florida a bunch of rain, according to Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen and become Hurricane Helene.. Escambia County meteorologist Scottlin Williams shares the latest info on the storm.

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 crime- and drug-free and meet weekly with a volunteer community mentor. Sally Lee has the details.

The Tourist Development Council heard yesterday a proposal to build an indoor sports facility costing up to $60 million at Escambia County's Ashton Brosnaham Park and spending $43 million to upgrade the Pensacola Bay Center. Ray Palmer shares the details.

The 11th Annual Backpack Project USA Family Fishing Rodeo benefiting students in Escambia County will be held Sept. 5-7 at Grand Lagoon Yacht Club. Backpack Project USA helps provide food to children at risk for hunger in Escambia County schools. Richard Lyons discusses how the Backpack Project started and has grown. He also shares the details about the fishing rodeo.

A group of Perdido Key beachfront homeowners have file a suit to determine the validity of certain claims by Escambia County that the public has the right to use 75 feet of certain parcels within the Gulf Beach Subdivision of Perdido Key as a public beach based on an easement purportedly created in the 1950s.  Moorhead Law Group's Robert Powell represents the six condo associations and discusses the case with Rick Outzen.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Airshow ran smoothly with few arrests. He believes his emphasis on technology has helped. “We had about 16 to 20 extra cameras on Casino Beach and the boardwalk parking lots,” he said. “I like to think that some of that is a deterrence.” Sheriff Simmons has no plans to bring back the ECSO helicopters. “It's too expensive and just not practical. But there are drones, and we're trying to get a drone on every shift, and now I'm trying to get some new drones per SWAT team.” He also mentioned the Realtime Crime Center, Shot Spotter and the Bearcat. “I'm trying to get all these tools so that the citizens of Escambia County will have everything that we can provide as a service to the community. And we've only just begun.” Sheriff Simmons has invited the Pensacola Police Department to have personnel in the Realtime Crime Center. “This is probably the first time that I can remember in my history of the sheriff's office and police department that we actually have employees with the City of Pensacola embedded,” the sheriff said. “We have access to the cameras that are all downtown. And if there's, say there's an event downtown, and they're looking for a certain vehicle, we can put that out throughout the whole county, and they will also have access to every camera that we have access to within the county. I think that it'll help us all. “

Last night, Escambia County received notice that ECAT is one of the funded transportation organizations nationwide that won a $21 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration for an all-electric bus fleet. Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has the details. 

Three suspects and a sheriff's office K-9 jumped from an Escambia County bridge Monday evening following a drive-by shooting. One suspect died from his injuries after jumping off the bridge. A second suspect, 19-year-old Jaquarius Trayquan Etheridge, has been charged with murder while engaged in a crime for the death of the suspect, attempted murder for the drive-by shooting, fleeing and eluding, and a weapons offense. He is jailed without bond. The third suspect, the one chased over the bridge by K-9 Streeter, has not been captured.Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses how the incident unfolded.

Escambia County school board member Kevin Adams joined the show from the national Excellence in Education conference. He discusses the need for parents to be aware of the dangers to children of unlimited and unsupervised cellphone use, especially those younger than under 16. 

District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Escambia County staff invite the public to join them for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m., 10808 Lillian Highway. 

Chris Jones has decided not to seek re-election as Escambia County Property Appraiser. Jones has served the citizens of Escambia County with dedication and integrity since his appointment in 1995."It was bittersweet, but it was the right decision for me and my family at the time," Jones said.  And I agree that the office is going to be in great hands. I'm happy for Bubba Peters; I'm happy for my staff. All those kind words you said at the beginning are because I've assembled a first-class staff that takes care of the needs of the people in Escambia County."

Last month, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor issued an order requiring mediation in the lawsuit regarding the removal of the children's book “And Tango Makes Three” from Escambia County school library shelves. PEN America Florida's Katie Blankenship discusses the impact of the order.

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County invites the public to attend this year's Revive Awareness Day event to learn more about how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose, and what resources and programs are available to support individuals with substance use disorder. Community Health's Walter Arrington has the details.

This week, Amber covers the story of Danielle Bell. Danielle went missing in 2001 when she was just 14-years old. Her case is still unsolved. Amber is joined this week by guest co-host, Allison Buist.Anyone with information about the disappearance of Danielle Bell is asked to call Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620Or The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1800-843-5678Sign the petition to have Danielle's case moved from Escambia County to State jurisdiction.Petition - Danielle BellFollow Danielle's sister Bonnie on Tik Tok Amber's Sources:The Vanished EPISODE 234: Danielle BellDanielle Bell Has Been Missing From North Escambia For 20 YearsMissing Child Danielle BellSupport the Show.Go check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comhttps://www.facebook.com/crimewineandchaoshttps://www.instagram.com/crimewineandchaospodhttps://twitter.com/crimewinechaosCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records.Amber is the vocalist, and attempted mandolin player in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi is a Co-Founder and head of xDev at Shrapnel Studio. You can follow her work at www.shrapnel.com You can also follow her on Twitter @MissGnomers

 LaDonna Humphrey and David McClam continue their discussion on the death of Deanna Stevenson in Escambia County, Florida. They believe that Deanna's death was not a justifiable homicide under Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but rather a murder. They highlight inconsistencies in the story surrounding Deanna's death and the misapplication of the Stand Your Ground law. They call for Escambia County authorities to reopen and reinvestigate the case. The episode ends with a plea to listeners to join them in demanding accountability and justice for Deanna.Escambia County DA/County AttorneyAlison Rogers 850-595-4970 email legal@myescambia.cp,Time Line00:00 Introduction to the Case00:41 Tragedy Strikes: Deanna's Death03:21 Reopening and Reinvestigation06:26 The Emotional State of Deanna and Megan08:13 The Setup and Murder13:28 Demanding Accountability and Justice16:02 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionBe sure to tune into Stand Our Ground with Kiah Penfield HEREGet your tickets for True CrimeFest HERECheck out our other podcastDeep Dark Secrets With LaDonna Humphrey and Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraodinary People with David McClamDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN US ON FACEBOOKSIGN THE DEEP DARK SECRETS PETITION HERESound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro byJacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr.

In this episode, the hosts conclude their discussion on the Deanna Stevenson murder trial with special guest Kiah from the Stand Our Ground podcast. They focus on the former employment of one of the women involved in the case and her relationship with the lead investigator. They question why the lead investigator did not recuse himself and why the sheriff's office did not let the local police department handle the case.They also discuss the corruption in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and the questionable decisions made by the sheriff's office. The hosts express their concerns about the stand your ground claim in Deanna's case and the gunshot pattern that suggests she was running away. They also mention the possibility that Megan and Amy were aware that Deanna would be out with friends and drinking before inviting her over. In this part of the conversation, the hosts and Kiah discuss the evidence surrounding the letters and the theory that Deanna was going to pick up a letter on the night she was killed. They explore the text messages and emails between Deanna and Megan, as well as the overheard conversation between Amy and Megan about Deanna going for Megan's purse. They also discuss the possibility that the events of that night were a setup and express frustration with the lack of proper investigation. Kiah shares her feelings of uncertainty and the difficulty of not having closure. The hosts express their dedication to the case and their determination to seek justice for Deanna.Time LineChapters00:00 Introduction and Recap01:25 Former Employment and Relationship with Lead Investigator05:28 Corruption in the Sheriff's Offices09:14 Escambia County's Troubles11:21 Controversial Statement by Sheriff Bob Johnson13:33 Doubts About the Stand Your Ground Claim20:51 Concerns About the Gunshot Pattern21:22 The Evidence Surrounding the Letters22:31 Text Messages and Emails: Clues to Deanna's Intentions23:56 Overheard Conversations: The Purse and the Letter28:27 The Theory of a Setup29:52 Frustration with the Lack of Investigation32:16 Living with Uncertainty and the Search for Closure36:41 Dedication to Seeking Justice for DeannaBe sure to tune into Stand Our Ground with Kiah Penfield HEREGet your tickets for True CrimeFest HERECheck out our other podcastDeep Dark Secrets With LaDonna Humphrey and Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraodinary People with David McClamDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN US ON FACEBOOKSIGN THE DEEP DARK SECRETS PETITION HERESound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro byJacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr.

The Greater Gulf Coast Music Festival is a new music festival and aims to celebrate diverse cultures and genres in Escambia County. The inaugural event will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Escambia County Equestrian Center (7750 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, Fla.) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

LaDonna Humphrey and David McClam,  discuss the troubling murder case of Deanna Stevison, who was fatally shot entering an apartment, a case that has raised significant questions about Florida's stand your ground law. The law, which was not challenged in Deanna's case due to its provisions, has been criticized for not improving public safety and potentially exacerbating racial disparities. The circumstances surrounding Deanna's death—her estrangement from her fiancée and the involvement of a former police officer—underscore concerns about the potential misuse of such laws. Despite Deanna expressing fears for her safety, the motives behind her shooting, and the details of her visiting someone's house to pick up a letter, suggest investigators may have overlooked key elements.The broader misuse of stand your ground laws across the United States is highlighted, showing how they can lead to deadly outcomes in various scenarios, including disputes and custody battles. These laws have sometimes enabled aggressors and law enforcement officers to justify deadly force improperly. Furthermore, individuals such as women in abusive relationships and people of color often find it challenging to effectively use these laws in their defense. The case of Marissa Alexander is particularly noted, where her claim under the law was initially rejected despite facing violence, leading to a conviction later overturned on appeal.The podcast also critiques the investigation efforts by the Escambia County sheriff's office and calls for a reconsideration of stand your ground laws in Florida and elsewhere. They argue these laws might protect individuals who claim self-defense in situations where harm could have been avoided. With a focus on statistics from Florida and examples from Arizona and Tallahassee, the conversation underscores instances where claims of self-defense were questionable. The speakers express frustration over the lack of thorough investigation and proper application of the law in cases like Deanna's, advocating for a reevaluation of such cases and a rewriting of the laws to prevent further injustices and ensure justice is served. The text concludes with an encouragement for listeners to engage with the content and stay updated on developments, hinting at future discussions on the topic.Time Line00:00 Introduction to ExtinguishedDavid McClam and LaDonna Humphrey introduce the podcast Extinguished, focusing on sharing stories of the missing and murdered.00:20 Deanna Stevison Murder Case RecapA brief recap of the Deanna Stevison murder case, highlighting the tragic events leading to her death and the decision not to file charges under Florida stand your ground law.01:28 Critique of Stand Your Ground LawsDiscussion on the ineffectiveness and harmful impact of stand your ground laws, with insights from a study and expert opinions.02:15 Deanna's Relationship DynamicsExploration of the complex relationships involving Deanna, Megan, and Amy, shedding light on the motives and tensions leading up to the tragic event.03:41 Deanna's Visit to Amy Plunkett's ApartmentAnalysis of the circumstances surrounding Deanna's visit to Amy Plunkett's apartment, raising questions about the intentions and actions of those involved.04:57 Misapplication of Stand Your Ground LawsExamination of various cases where stand your ground laws were misapplied, highlighting the disparities and injustices perpetuated by these laws.07:17 Questioning the Fear FactorDiscussion on the lack of justification for fear in Deanna's case, emphasizing the questionable actions and decisions made by those involved.09:08 Lack of Investigation by Law EnforcementCritique of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office for failing to thoroughly investigate evidence contradicting suspects' claims, hinting at potential cover-ups and negligence.13:07 Reopening and Reinvestigating CasesAdvocacy for reopening and reinvestigating cases like Deanna's, stressing the importance of seeking justice and answers for families affected by misapplications of the law.15:07 Call for Law ReformCall for reforming stand your ground laws to ensure proper application and prevent further injustices and tragedies like Deanna's case.Get your tickets to True Crime Fest Arkansas HEREBe sure to tune into Stand Our Ground with Kiah Penfield HEREGet your tickets for True CrimeFest HEREGet your tickets for Crime Con UK and use Code Extinguished for 10% off HERECheck out our other podcastDeep Dark Secrets With LaDonna Humphrey and Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraodinary People with David McClamDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN US ON FACEBOOKSIGN THE DEEP DARK SECRETS PETITION HERESound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro byJacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP Political Strategist and Insider. He is the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Twitter/X: @GeneValentino GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Joe Fraser is a decorated Navy veteran, intelligence officer, senior business executive, and family man. Joe is running against Senator Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Bazed Lit. Analyzer is the preeminent analyst of literature on YouTube, and a contributor to Alternate Current Radio's BOILER ROOM. https://www.youtube.com/@BAZEDLITANALYZER

GUEST CO-HOST: Timothy Shea filling in for Steve Hook.  GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP Political Strategist and Insider. He is the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Twitter/X: @GeneValentino GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Daniel Greenfield, is a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center as well as Executive Vice President of Programs there and is seasoned investigative journalist and writer focusing on the radical left and Islamic terrorism. He's the author of Domestic Enemies: The Founding Fathers' Fight Against the Left GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Emerald Robinson is the host of The Absolute Truth on FrankSpeech. She is a former Newsmax and OANN White House correspondent. Recognized as a top 10 Twitter influencer by The Washington Post. Learn more at http://emerald.tv.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Andrew Langer is a long-time activist for free-market and limited-government principles, and a well-recognized analyst of politics and public policy. He currently serves as the President the Institute for Liberty, the Host of the Andrew Langer Show on WBAL NewsRadio1090. A long time fighter for small business, Andrew came to IFL from NFIB, where he headed that organization's regulatory practice for six years.   GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP Political Strategist and Insider. He is the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Twitter/X: @GeneValentino   GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Newsweek Contributing Editor Peter Roff writes about U.S. politics in all its forms. A former columnist for U.S. News & World Report and senior political writer for United Press International – UPI – he's a frequent guest on U.S. and international media platforms talking about the issues of the day. In addition to Newsweek, he writes regularly for The Daily Caller.    

In the 1940s, Escambia County opened the Poarch Consolidated School to provide Indian children with a "separate but equal" education.Today, Ethel Walker and Eloise Hall join hosts Billy Baily, Brandy Chunn and Blake Crook to continue the conversation about education in the Poarch Creek community. The two women share stories about their experiences in the Poarch Consolidated School. They reminisce not only about their school but also their memories of growing up in the Poarch Creek Community.Time Stamps:[0:54] - The guests introduce themselves.[2:23] - Students of Poarch Consolidated School rode the school bus.[3:40] - Ethel and Eloise take listeners through a typical school day.[7:00] - Ethel reminisces about her admiration for her teachers.[10:02] - Education was important to Ethel and Eloise's families.[12:05] - Adults learned how to write, read and count money at the Sale Center in the Consolidated School.[14:00] - There was a playground at the school.[16:30] - Most students finished school.[18:00] - The ladies recount their favorite school memories.[19:19] - One time, the students got a surprise visit from Santa Claus[23:13] - There was no glass in the windows.[24:26] - Students learned how to make candles and soap.[25:50] - Once going to high school, Ethel experienced discrimination.[30:09] - Attending the Consolidated School was a good time.[33:30] - There were several creeks where people were baptized.[36:16] - New Home Church was a one room building.[42:50] - Ethel describes her childhood house.[44:11] - Eloise describes what healthcare was like.[48:00] - The ladies talk about their parents.[50:47] - The community helped each other out.[55:17] - The Poarch Creek community has grown over the years.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP Political Strategist and Insider. He is the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Twitter/X: @GeneValentino GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Giorgio Kirylo is a Retired Marine and East Village Resident.

Nearly 6,000 instances of book banning have been recorded since 2021, and the book censorship movement is growing, accelerated by new laws in some states. PEN America has joined Penguin Random House, authors, and students in a lawsuit against Escambia County school district, challenging unlawful censorship. PEN America program director, Kasey Meehan, joins us to talk about the numbers, what is being banned, who is driving the movement, and what actions, both legal and grassroots, are underway to push back against this fundamental challenge to freedom of expression and our democracy.  Kasey explains in layman's terms what topics are being censored, how book ban lists are copied from state to state, and how state laws are creating a chilling effect on teachers and librarians who err on the side of "caution," by removing books or not buying them.  We discuss the principles behind freedom of expression and open discourse, as well as specifics of the book ban movement, such as Moms for Liberty and their website, booklooks.org, which provides "slick sheets," excerpts used to support book bans. Don't miss this essential episode.The PEN America Call to Action webpage:https://pen.org/issue/free-the-books/Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/contact/Sponsored by Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideJennifer on Post.News:@JenCrittendenJennifer on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideJennifer on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/ 

This week Erin reads excerpts from Butter My Butt and Call Me a Biscuit, Bryan has a FedEx ordeal, and we dive into the Escambia County book bans as a result of HB1069 and the abortion pill requests to Aid Access which have spiked since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. For hours of additional bonus content, visit our Patreon! www.patreon.com/attitudes Join our Discord for episode discussions, watch parties and more! https://discord.gg/a7V5c7sBC4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

you can watch this episode on ⁠http://youtube.rtownpod.com⁠ or on ⁠http://spotify.rtownpod.com⁠also check out our Facebook & Instagram http://Facebook.com/rtownpodhttp://Instagram.com/rtownpod if you want to see this week's top 5go to ⁠http://patreon.com/rtownpodcast Headlines: Taylor Swift is a government asset? Mike Lindell is saying Fox News is trying to cancel My Pillow by not airing his commercials Republicans in West Virginia are trying to make transgender people as “obscene material”, effectively banning them from most public spaces. Oh, Florida! Escambia County up in the panhandle has pulled 1,600+ books from shelves for supposed review. Included are Dickens' “A Tale of Two Cities”, Anne Frank's “Diary of a Young Girl”, eight encyclopedias and 5 dictionaries. Since 2020 the wealth of the five richest people has grown 114% while ($869 billion) while on the flip side nearly 5 billion people globally have become poorer. This is from an annual report by Oxfam.  The report if trends continue this way, we could see the first trillionaire within a decade. And, it would take an estimated 230 years to eliminate poverty based on the current trajectory. The big Iowa Caucus results!

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Suzanne Nossel, the chief executive officer of PEN America, and one of the country's most prominent experts and voices on free speech, free expression, and human rights. Nossel has held leadership roles in government, the nonprofit and private sectors, and is the author of the award-winning book Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All.   We begin with some of Nossel's formative personal and professional experiences that shaped her passion for human rights, including participating as a young person in the movement to free Soviet Jews in the 1980s, and her years after college in South Africa during the country's early transition from Apartheid to democracy. Both influenced what would become a throughline throughout her career — “an impulse to advocate for people who take great risks, who assert themselves, who challenge authority,” whether that was leading important initiatives at the State Department under President Obama, at the UN under President Clinton, or at civil society organizations like Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and now PEN America.   Nossel walks us through a kind of “free speech and free expression” 101. She explains that while much of the important conversation about free speech centers on the First Amendment, and therefore on protections against government infringement on speech, more broadly free speech is also the foundational right for all other rights in a free and democratic society, the “catalyst for a range of social goods.” Nossel reminds us that the open exchange of ideas allows for deliberation, persuasion, debate, accountability, the ability to make better policies, choose better leaders, and advance scientific progress artistic creativity; freedom of expression is “an underwriter of so many other movements, the ability to advocate for… women's rights, climate justice, racial justice.” She worries about a rising generation becoming alienated from the principle of free speech, seeing free speech at odds with commitments to diversity, inclusion, and pluralism — when in fact they are mutually supportive and reinforcing.   We discuss many of the ways Nossel and her PEN America colleagues aim to serve as “guarantors of free speech and open discourse” through work to “celebrate and defend freedom of expression worldwide.” Some of this takes the form of enabling and amplifying lesser heard voices like Dreamers or incarcerated writers; some through awards, festivals, and public programming celebrating a “big tent” of writers and voices that in turn supports PEN's free expression and advocacy work, including the defense of persecuted writers around the world, litigation, i.e., the recent federal lawsuit in Escambia County, Florida challenging book bans, or warnings on the dangers of education gag orders. For years, PEN America has also worked on issues of campus free speech, a topic we explore in light of the recent protests and crises of university leadership. Nossel hopes that today's campus convulsions have brought about a recognition that universities need to put in place deliberate, intentional training and inculcation of a culture of free speech, open discourse, and academic freedom to support the diversity of experience, opinion, and perspective that makes universities “catalysts for understanding and growth.”   We also touch on the large and “messy” issues of online speech, the ways it can be weaponized, the challenges of disinformation, of businesses built on algorithms that prioritize inflammatory content — that are not governed as public entities or liable for most posted speech, and of the lag in appropriate regulation. “The best we can do is experiment,” Nossel says. To date, that experimentation has included important new EU regulations, and efforts from the tech companies themselves to improve content moderation. Nossel herself sits on the Meta oversight board, a group that works to apply human rights principles to adjudicate complex content moderation quandaries and dilemmas.   While deeply concerned about speech issues — particularly the problems of misinformation in an election year (in the United States and around the world), Nossel is also hopeful there is increased recognition, on the political left and right “that each has a stake in speech.” “Speech really should be an issue that sits above politics, and for a long time it was,” she says. “My hope is that we can go back to that when it comes to the nature of our discourse.”    Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu.  Mentioned in this Episode “In Win for Free Expression, Jude Rule Lawsuit Challenging Escambia County, FL Book Banks can Move Forward,” (PEN America, 2024) “A Free-Speech Fix for our Divided Campuses,”(Suzanne Nossel, Wall Street Journal, 2023) Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All, (Suzanne Nossel, Dey Street Books, 2020) PEN America

On today's show, Gene Valentino discusses the State of the Nation and the Trump lead in polls. Gene Valentino is a GOP political strategist and insider, the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast, and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981 More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/

On today's show, Gene Valentino discusses the Trump lead in polls. Later, Scott Shepard discusses how George Soros is allegedly destroying America. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP political strategist and insider, the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast, and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Scott Shepard is a fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research and the Director of its Free Enterprise Project.

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On the morning of December 6, 2019, a terrorist attack occurred at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. The assailant killed three men and injured eight others. The shooter was killed by Escambia County sheriff deputies after they arrived at the scene. We will remember this day with Steve Sharp - a retired sheriff's deputy who responded that morning. ____________________________________________________ Today's podcast supported by https://CatholicVote.Org Use PROMO CODE "KYLE" at these sites: EMERGENCY FOOD: https://4Patriots.com/KYLE SUSPENDABLES MERCH: http://The-Suspendables.com http://PatriotCoolers.com/discount/KYLE http://MyPillow.com/Kyle

There's a growing movement in the American workplace...One that's not dominated by a political party or ideology, but by REAL AMERICANS who oppose divisive rules and the 'cancel culture mandates', that have invaded many of America's largest companies. This is a movement of 'Hometown America'. People who want to build their careers, raise their families, and live their faith in the spirit and legacy of the 'American Dream'. RedBalloon is a movement that connects no-nonsense employers with REAL HARD WORKING AMERICAN EMPLOYEES … Committed people bringing passion, success, and accomplishment to the workplace.For more info on RedBalloon, or to sign up now please visit: https://www.redballoon.work/ Originally Recorded on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:00 am CSTSeason 2, Episode 223Learn More at: GeneValentino.comImage(s) Courtesy of: Gene ValentinoA Special Message from Gene ValentinoGene & Maureen ValentinoABOUT: GrassRoots TruthCast, created by former Escambia County, Florida Commissioner Gene Valentino, broadcasts weekly from Pensacola, Florida. Gene, an investment entrepreneur and avid aviator, is a founding member of VeriJet charter aviation and serves on the company's Board of Directors. When he's not in studio, Gene can usually be found in the skies over the Gulf of Mexico, piloting his ICON A5.Doing “the right thing” is not always easy. It's not always thought to be wise, most profitable, or popular. Doing the right thing has more to do with “COURAGE”; forged from the principles and beliefs given to you by your parents. There's an ole' saying I've adopted, “The Politician will tell you what you want to hear. The Leader will tell you what you need to know.” And, telling you what you need to know may not be popular”. So, my Accomplishments here do not show you things I've walked away from. As a result, I left A LOT of money on the table. However, God is good! He rewarded me with more wealth than I can speak of with a conscience that is pure and clear. I sleep well at night. I wish for you the same!”Learn more about Gene Valentino by clicking here now. Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981 More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/