Author: Rick Outzen
Protecting Places of Worship Forum
The Mayor’s Office of Pensacola is joining the Pensacola Police Department, US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida and the Federal Bureau of…
DeStafney, Potomski receive Ethics in Business Award
The University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named Nan DeStafney and Bobby Potomski as…
Daily Outtakes: Hot Spot ranked in Top 10
Hot Spot Barbecue ranked #9 barbecue spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Spots. Most popular/most photographed dishes: Riblets (burnt ends and tips of the pork…
Venue change for Galvez events
The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule…
National Archives of UK exhibit features UWF Concert Choir
The University of West Florida Concert Choir from the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is featured in the National Archives of the United Kingdom’s…
CourtTV examines trials of the King brothers, Ricky Chavis
On Sunday, May 12, the Court TV true-crime series “Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan” will examine Ricky Chavis’s role in the 2001 murder of…
Daily Outtakes: Gaetz v. Dimmock noticed
National media are noticing that Congressman Matt Gaetz has a primary challenger, Aaron Dimmock. Politico interviewed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who they say is…
City cans can talk to you
The City of Pensacola’s Sanitation Services will continue to place QR codes on resident trash cans throughout the month of May, in an effort to…
Press conference notes
At his weekly press conference on May 7, Mayor D. C. Reeves announced that Adam Sanitation and Waste Pro had submitted proposals for curbside recycling….
American Magic unveils ‘Patriot’
On May 7, NYYC American Magic unveiled the AC75 racing boat Patriot in Barcelona. Team members and their families gathered at their team base for…
Local coach a World Ninja Finalist
Coach Lindsey Kalmar’s placed third last month at the World Ninja League (WNL) World Finals in Austin, Texas. Every year, the WNL Championships determine the…
Mayor talks about Singapore visit
On WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen,” Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed his recent trip to the headquarters of ST Engineering in Singapore. He called…
Daily Outtakes: EMS passes inspection again
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) passed a surprise inspection by the Florida Department of Health. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight’s Compliance Monitoring site…
Space agency points to expansion needs
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Space Florida anticipates the need to add a large amount of wharf property around one…
Blue Wahoos manager breaks wins records
Written by Carter Bainbridge Pearl, Miss. – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos clinched a series victory with a 9-1 win over the Mississippi Braves on Sunday….
GoFundMe for family of FSU legendary QB
Florida State QB Marcus Outzen, 46, passed away last week after being diagnosed in April with HLH (Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), a rare immune deficiency disorder. Friends…
Daily Outtakes: Pensacola area sea level risen 6.7 inches
A Washington Post analysis has found that the Pensacola area’s sea level rose 6.7 inches from 2010 to 2023. Using satellite data, the Post found…
Gulf Coast Culture Fest – May 11
Scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, Gulf Coast Culture Fest will return for its fourth and biggest year yet to Seville Square, in…
Greater Gulf Coast Music Festival – May 11
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…
Simplified Tent Sale tomorrow
Emily Ley, Pensacola native, bestselling author, and founder of Simplified, is thrilled to announce the second Simplified Tent Sale on Saturday, May 4. The Simplified…
