Author: Rick Outzen
Pensacola Takes Center Stage on Wheel of Fortune Tonight!
Pensacola is making prime-time television history tonight as Visit Pensacola joins forces with VISIT FLORIDA and the iconic game show Wheel of Fortune for a…
UWF Here For Good Math Doesn’t Add Up
Here For Good The University of West Florida announced on Friday that it was increasing its goal for its Here For Good capital campaign from…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 11, 2025
Howard Reddy Leaving UWF Readers hate to see the popular and highly successful Howard Reddy leave the University of West Florida. He and President Martha…
Escambia and Santa Rosa Announce Top Teachers
ECPS Office of Community Involvement Announces School-Based Teacher of the Year Nominees Pensacola, FL – The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL)…
Howard Reddy Leaving UWF
The University of West Florida announced Howard Reddy, vice president for University Advancement, has accepted the role of vice president of University Advancement, president and…
Florida Faces Massive SNAP Costs Under New Federal Law
A federal law signed by President Donald Trump this summer reshapes how states fund food assistance programs—and Florida appears poised to take one of the…
By the Numbers: No-Party Voters
The News Service of Florida reports that as of the end of September, 3,384,837 “active” Florida voters were registered without party affiliations. Here are counties…
Podcast: ICE Raid in Pensacola
This morning, a joint operation between the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at Outerspaces Landscapes, located at 500 E….
GCE Designs: Where Purpose Meets Creativity in Pensacola
GCE Designs, a new venture from Global Connections to Employment, is opening an 8,744-square-foot facility that will create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities…
Pensacola Interstate Fair, Escambia County School District Launch “Step Right Up Student Awards”
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to partner with the Escambia County Public Schools and Reithoffer Shows to launch…
Cha-ching: Salzman raises $113K, but left with only $13.5K pocket money for Q2
State Rep. Michelle Salzman has no opposition in her re-election bid next. However, that didn’t stop her from raising a record-setting $112,995 for the second…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity Secures Largest Federal Grant Ever
The University of West Florida just made history. The UWF Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a groundbreaking $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department…
Gaetz Seeks to Restructure Public Service Commission
The News Service of Florida reported that Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has revived a proposal that would make changes at the Florida Public Service Commission,…
Podcast: David Stafford Returns
As I reported earlier, Mayor DC Reeves has tapped longtime public servant David Stafford as the city’s new administrator, bringing decades of local government experience…
More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams
DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report…
Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce this morning that former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be his choice for the new city…
UWF: Leading in the AI Age
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology—it’s transforming how we lead, make decisions and shape the future of our communities. On Friday, Nov. 7, the University…
City Provides Update on Baptist Legacy Campus
On Monday, Pensacola city officials presented an update to the Pensacola City Council, outlining the next steps for transforming the 41 acres on Pensacola’s west…
Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating
KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives…
Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination
For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top…






















