Author: Rick Outzen
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…
Simmons: Building Excellence in Law Enforcement
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons recently celebrated another graduation from the department’s in-house law enforcement academy. The fifth academy class saw 16 new deputies raise…
Want a Motel? Street Traffic, Pizza, Tattoos Nearby
The City of Pensacola has issued a notice of intent to dispose of 2305 W. Cervantes St. and 2301 W. Cervantes St., currently known as…
Bergosh named to 2025 Above & Beyond List
The 2025 News Service of Florida has announced its 2025 Above & Beyond honorees, which cover a wide range of professions, including broadcast journalism, real…
County Commission Puts Spotlight on FloridaWest
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance CEO Chris Platé delivered an update to the Escambia County Commission at its Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Oct. 2,…
Chef Mary Dee Moralita Closes O.G. Lola’s Food Truck Chapter
Pensacola’s beloved O.G. Lola’s has served its final dish. Chef Mary Dee Moralita announced this weekend that she’s permanently closing the food truck that has…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to…
Breaking: Grand Jury Supoenas Issued in Hope Florida investigation
The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald report that state prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation scandal….
Conversation with Jeff Weeks: Right Idea, Right Time
Jeff Weeks interviewed me last month about my book about the Community Maritime Park referendum battle, “Right Idea, Right Time.” When visitors stroll through Blue…
Ingoglia’s Comedy Act Falls Flat
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press event at Jacksonville International Airport mocking city and county leaders….
City of Pensacola Responds to DOGE Dings
The City of Pensacola has sent to the media its official responses to CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s allegations of wasteful spending. Please note the CFO has…
Running Wild and West Pensacola Elementary Partner for Socktober
West Pensacola Elementary School is once again teaming up with Running Wild and other local businesses for the annual Socktober donation drive. From October 1st…
Honoring a Legacy: New Scholarship Supports Future Auto Technicians
The Pensacola State College Foundation recently announced the Vincent John Whibbs Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship, a $50,000 fund dedicated to students pursuing careers in automotive…
Strange Happenings on Hope Florida Foundation Board
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Hope Florida Foundation Board of Directors set up new grant policies to create more transparency and accountability. The move…
‘And Tango Makes Three’ Loses
A federal judge this week upheld the Escambia County School Board’s 2023 decision to remove “And Tango Makes Three” from school libraries, ruling that the…
Oops, Pensacola Taxpayers Did NOT Pay for Welcome Sign
In Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted the City of Pensacola for its “Welcome to Pensacola” at the foot of the Chappie James…
DeSantis, FL DOGE Go After Welcome Sign, Saenger Management, Strategic Plan
On October 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press event at the Jacksonville International Airport. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined him to promote the…
Cox Employees Award $50,000 to Local Nonprofits
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee…
SEC Women’s Soccer Returns, Sports CEO Ray Palmer Retiring
Pensacola Sports has big news on two fronts: the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament is returning with an expanded format this November, and longtime CEO Ray…
