Author: Rick Outzen
Real News 1-18-24
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will be hosting the third annual Fish Fest fan experience at Blue Wahoos Stadium today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bill…
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis overlooks Escambia School District
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida…
Pen America discusses Escambia book ban
In an important victory for students, parents, authors, and the First Amendment, on Jan. 12, Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell rejected a bid to dismiss…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist rebellion?
Two sources have shared a flyer that popped up in elevators in the new Baptist Hospital. The flyers call for a Baptist Compensation Rally on…
Federal judge rules Underhill must pay Bear legal fees
Federal Judge Casey Rodgers granted David Bear’s motion for attorney’s fees, $130,425.50, from former County Commissioner Doug Underhill. She ordered the Clerk to enter the…
DeSantis gives Chamber $65K for strategic plan
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $135,200 in awards to military communities through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, which supports community-based activities that protect existing…
Escambia Public Schools closed tomorrow
Press release: Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January…
CRA may need to spend $120K on Malcolm Yonge before assessment
On “Real News” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves said the CRA would need to spend nearly $120,000 on the Malcolm Yonge Gym to make it…
UDC needs loan extension
Escambia Children’s Trust provider The Urban Development Center (UDC) failed to make its final payment, $41,925, due to the Town of Century for monies the…
Salzman campaigns for DeSantis in Roland, Iowa
Florida State Rep. Michelle Salzman, R-Cantonment, traveled to Roland, Iowa to campaign for Gov. Ron DeSantis at Roland-Story Middle School. She posted on X: “I…
Daily Outtakes: Tim Smith talks with Washington Post
Former Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Tim Smith spoke with the Washington Post about how he was fired for his refusal to remove books from…
Real News: Coach Yelton earns 200th win
UWF Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton earned her 200th win with a 66-57 road victory over Alabama Huntsville on Saturday. She also celebrated the 30th…
Gaetz outraises all state senate candidates
The News Service of Florida reports that state political candidates faced a Wednesday deadline for filing reports showing campaign-finance activity from Oct. 1 through Dec….
Daily Outtakes: Salzman website hacked
The mobile version of Rep. Michelle Salzman’s website, mentalhealthtaskforce.org, appears to have been hacked. Clicking on the Learn More button leads users to several gambling…
Real News: Gaetz, SRIA and UWF
Don Gaetz discusses the need to help home and business owners who are dealing with high insurance premiums. He also talked about deregulating public schools….
School Board loses in federal court
A federal judge Wednesday cleared the way for a First Amendment challenge to decisions by the Escambia County School Board to remove or restrict access…
Daily Outtakes: Trust grants pay increase
Lindsey Cannon, the new executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust, got her salary increased from $120K to $125K. Board members Stephanie White and Rex…
Real News – Port, Wahoos, Equity Project Alliance and more
This morning, I broke the news that GE has landed the largest wind turbine contract in the Western Hemisphere – which is good news for…
Real News: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024
Mayor D. C. Reeves discusses the AG opinion regarding the Children’s Resource Center and the letter of intent with Baptist. The full show: Sena Maddison,…
Book Ban hearing today
The Escambia County School Board will attempt to dismiss the lawsuit by PenAmerica, Penguin Random House, authors, and local parents regarding the board taking more…
