Author: Rick Outzen
Satellite photos of Japan, before and after
From Washington Post, aerial photos taken over Japan have revealed the scale of devastation across the country. See photos.
Radioactive releases could continue
Experts are calling the Japanese nuclear crisis the worst since Chernobyl after a third explosion and a fire at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Monday….
Buzz: Physical assault at Escambia High
Buzz: The IN has also received a report of Escambia High School athletes beating up students on campus. We will find out if this incident…
North Escambia gives more details on Tate assault timeline
From NorthEscambia.com: The incident occurred March 1 and was reported to the school’s administration no later than March 2, but the incident was not reported…
More on Lincoln Park possibly closing
WEAR TV 3 also did a story on the possible closing of Lincoln Park. Escambia School Superintendent Thomas told WEAR, “My motivation is not to…
WEAR TV reports on sexual assault at Tate
The local ABC affiliate reported last night on the investigation of the possible sexual assault at Tate High School. Two students have been suspended. The…
Richburg: Sansom brought hangar deal to him
The State Attorney’s Office has released the tapes from its interview of the former president of Northwest Florida State College, Bill Richburg, regarding the grand…
Buzz: Alleged sexual assault at Tate High goes unreported
On March 1, a felony sexual assault allegedly happened on the campus of Tate High School. A male athlete is alleged to have forced a…
Surprise: O’Keefe NPR sting heavily edited
Quote of the Day: There are “two ways to lie,” Al Tompkins, a senior faculty member for broadcasting and online at the Poynter Institute, told…
Fetterman responds to maritime museum article
Dearest Friends, I received many emails and calls of encouragement since you read Saturday’s Pensacola News Journal (see attachment) with the information concerning the UWF…
Buzz: Lincoln Park on chopping black
Another school in an American-American neighborhood is up for closure–Lincoln Park Elementary. If the School Superintendent does recommend it and the school board approves, Lincoln…
The King’s Speech connection
Everything has a connection to Pensacola or Germany. Latest proof: The King’s Speech, Oscar-winning film about King George VI. In the movie, King Edward abdicates…
Elected officials do very well under Florida pensions
From Sun-Sentinel: State and local officeholders are entitled by law to special treatment that allows them to accrue benefits faster and retire with bigger payments…
Year of the GOP Governor
From Miami Herald: Republicans now hold the governor’s office in 29 states. In addition to New Jersey’s Chris Christie, Florida’s Rick Scott, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker…
Union/Tea Party Joke heard over the weekend
A school teacher, Tea Party member and a CEO are sitting at a table. In the middle of the table there is a plate with…
Mainstreet Fairness Act
Illinois has passed a law that makes online retailers collect sales taxes on its sales to Illinois businesses and citizens. This isn’t a new tax,…
Carnival Cruises pulls out of Mobile
Last decade, cruise ships were seen as possible salvation for the Port of Pensacola. Of course, the City could get its act together and Mobile…
College pres turns on former benefactors
The Daily News is reporting that Bob Richburg, former Northwest Florida State College president, has agreed to testify against Ray Sansom and Jay Odom in…
One down, two to go
City Attorney Rusty Wells has turned in his resignation, effective April 15. Well, age 66, has been on city staff since he was 26 and…
Rick Scott coming to Pensacola
Press Release: The Escambia County Republican Executive Committee (“ECREC”) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Governor Rick Scott at our 2011 Lincoln…
