Author: Rick Outzen
Inweekly: March 9 issue hits the stands
Spring Break Outs Things to see, hear and do this season (and into the next) Technically, it’s not spring until March 20. But just like…
Three districts wanted appointed superintendent
A review of the voting by district on the 2018 referendum for an appointed school superintendent reveals that three districts approved of the change. Two…
Senate passes affordable housing plan
Moving quickly on priorities of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Florida senators Wednesday passed measures aimed at spurring more affordable housing for workers and boosting a…
Real News: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Four days after the violent abduction of four Americans in the Mexican border town of Matamoros, the bodies of two of them have been returned…
City seeks input on
The Miraflores Burial Ground Study Community Advisory Group and the City of Pensacola are seeking the public’s input on the Miraflores Burial Ground Study, with…
Bye, ERIC
On Monday, the Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Florida’s ending its involvement in Eric, which is the Electronic Registration Information Center, a…
Lewis Bear Jr – ‘A Force of Nature’
On WCOA this morning, Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of West Florida, discussed Lewis Bear Jr.’s commitment to the university. “For many years,…
What have our state lawmakers filed?
Doug Broxson represents Escambia, Santa Rosa and part of Okaloosa counties in the Florida Senate. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee, he is one of…
Yikes, Gannett has shed nearly half its workforce
Axos reports Gannett, the owner of the Pensacola News Journal and most of the daily newspapers in Florida, has shed nearly half of its workforce….
Bergosh supports appointed superintendent, not a Boss Hogg
County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discussed appointed vs. elected school superintendent on my radio show yesterday. The voters approved moving to appointed in the 2018 general…
City celebrates Florida Bike Month in March
Mayor to Participate in Slow Ride Race Friday, March 10 The City of Pensacola is celebrating Florida Bike Month in March, a time to encourage…
Lewis Bear Jr. & the Arts
Former Pensacola Museum of Art Maria Goldberg discussed Lewis Bear Jr’s love for the visual arts. “If you were to look back in the history…
2023 State of the State address
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber…
Superintendent: Grit, determination needed
At the end of the 2020-21 school year, School Superintendent Tim Smith and the Escambia School Board began work on a five-year strategic plan. “The…
Superintendent responds to Salzman
Escambia County School Superintendent Tim Smith responded to State Rep. Salzman’s call for his resignation with a viewpoint in the Pensacola News Journal. He addresses…
Can Mayor save Truth for Youth building?
Since 2010, Rev. John Powell has worked to convert the historic Smith Bakery building at the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets into a community…
City needs your input on $31 million in grants
The city of Pensacola is pursuing state grant funding for three infrastructure projects, with plans to apply for funding to complete projects at Hollice T….
The Fair offers college scholarships
The Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to announce that applications are now available for the 2023-2024 John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant program. Deadline to…
GE investing more into Pensacola plant
Last week, General Electric announced plans to invest more than $450 million in its existing U.S. manufacturing facilities this year, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and making…
School board gave Smith positive ratings
The school board evaluated School Superintendent Tim Smith last May at the end of his full school year. No one said he needed improvement. District…
