Author: Rick Outzen
Week ends with five wins for DeSantis
There was a lot of action in Tallahassee today – completing the checklist for the special session: The Florida Senate voted 26-9 along party lines…
Real News: Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
Co-owner Chris McKean discusses reopening The Handlebar and joining the DIB board. And the full show with Walker Wilson and Sena Maddison:
Eye Ball set for March 11
Independence for the Blind is hosting the 2023 Eye Ball to positively impact the lives of the blind and visually impaired. The annual gala will…
Reeves names economic development director
Erica Grancagnolo has been selected as the Director of Economic and Neighborhood Development for the City of Pensacola, a new position responsible for developing and…
City Hall phone outages continue
As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10: In addition to City Hall and City of Pensacola Housing phone lines experiencing outages, 311, Public Works,…
FloridaWest to change leadership
News Release For immediate release Leadership change announced at FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2023) – After more than 11 years leading…
Feb. Slow Ride cancelled
Saturday’s forecast is for cold and rain, which does not make for a happy Slow Ride. So we are postponing to March and will announce…
American Magic named Mardi Gras parade marshals
Pensacola Mardi Gras is excited to announce The American Magic sailing team as Parade Marshalls for the 2023 Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade presented by…
Alert system misfires
Pensacola Catholic High was the victim of a swatting incident on Wednesday, Feb. 8, when someone notified law enforcement of a possible active shooter situation…
City Hall phones down
Some City Hall and City of Pensacola Housing phone lines are currently experiencing outages and are unable to receive incoming calls. The public’s patience is…
First Amendment Foundation opposes call to weaken free speech
FAF OPPOSES CALLS TO WEAKEN FREE SPEECH AND PRESS LAW For Immediate Release: Jan. 23, 2023 Contact: Bobby Block, bblock@floridafaf.org The First Amendment Foundation views…
Podcast: Lily Hall opens next week
Pensacola’s newest boutique lodging, restaurant and event space, Lily Hall, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 and will open for…
Mayoral Transition Team members discuss environmental issues
Join former Environment Focus Area members of Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ Transition Team as they share their findings and recommendations on improving the city’s environmental…
Presser Notes: Operation Economic Development
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Economic development, the business of increasing a local or regional community’s fortunes by energizing, attracting and retaining businesses to an area,…
Real News: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
Commissioner Jeff Bergosh recaps the Thursday, Feb. 2 board meeting. He also touches on Clerk Pam Childers’ latest antics. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves hires economic…
Baseball returns to Blue Wahoos Stadium – 36 college and high school games
Baseball returns to Blue Wahoos Stadium later this month with a local showdown between Baker High School and Pensacola High School on February 25, kicking…
Gov. DeSantis recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. CTE Month is observed…
February Slow Ride this weekend
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town–the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic…
Pensacola Humane Society tax return
The Pensacola Humane Society files its tax returns based a fiscal year that runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. The most current tax return…
Palafox Market celebrates Mardi Gras
Pensacola Mardi Gras and Palafox Market will collaborate for a special event to celebrate the beginning of the 2023 Mardi Gras season. On Saturday, Feb….
