Author: Rick Outzen

Mark O’brien makes a strong argument against the Osceola Golf Course – General Fund has paid $260K over last three years to operate it. For…

Currently FPL (and Gulf Power) require local governments to pay all costs to place utility lines underground. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved…

The mass murderer at Va. Tech, Cho Seung-Ho, was a stalker. The first victim was a girl – Emily Hilscher – with whom Cho was…

The Miami Herald has an article about two more Republican Congressmen in trouble for illegally profiting from their party leadership positions when the GOP held…

If you hate those automated phone calls from candidates, their wives, supporters and family pets, then take heart. State Sen. Jim King (Rep – Jacksonville)…

The South Florida Sun Sentinel did a great story analyzing the House tax proposal that would raise state sales tax to 8.5 percent. Jonathan Hamilton,…

Last column by Mark O’Brien is dated April 16. Last column by Carl Wernicke – April 15 Last column by Reggie Dogan – April 14…

Sunday edition of the NY Times had an article on infant mortality Mississippi among blacks. In 2005, 17 out of every 1,000 children born to…

Florida’s Republican senator was found to have received contributions to 2004 campaign in excess of federal limits, according to an audit by the Federal Election…

Just months after he asked his readers to tell him what makes a good newspaper, PNJ executive editor Richard Schneider tells them they’re wrong. The…

Bill Moyers tackles the media and its role in the Iraq War next week on his PBS show. Northwest Florida makes the show: Moyers also…

Subject: Port finances Port of Pensacola – Six Months Financial Report The City Finance Director will present the mid-year City financial report to the Council…

State Sen. Don Gaetz has sponsored the Iris Roberts Act (sb1946c1.html) which will allow charitable groups to solicit funds on state roads. Escambia County officials…

Sponsorships for Hawkshaw are going great but more are needed. We’ve got levels from $500-$10,000. Read the pdf and email me if your interested –rick@inweekly.net…

We have 24 acts – 11 will be local. We have a few slots still to be filled – offers have been made, but waiting…

In 2001, the Santa Rosa Island Authority resisted pressure to increase lifeguard protection on Pensacola Beach. Less than a half mile of Pensacola Beach’s 8.5…

The IN is working on its annual Eat! Guide. We’re looking for your favorite dishes prepared by local restaurants that you would recommend visitors have…

The daily newspaper has a story on the letter from Thelma Manley to state Rep. Dave Murzin which we posted on the blog Tuesday afternoon…

With all the debate over Don Imus, this week’s IN cover story on the documentary “Lillie and Leander” is very poignant. Please take the time…