Author: Rick Outzen
Safe and fair elections
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford discusses the important role that poll workers plan in our election process. ABC News reporter Aaron Katersky reports…
2022 City Resident Satisfaction Survey [podcast]
The City of Pensacola has completed the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, gathering valuable feedback from residents about areas of success with city services and identifying opportunities for improvement. A total of…
A look at City Charter amendments
Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier reviews the five city charter amendments on the ballot. You can follow along with this: Question No. 1: Shall the Charter be…
Elections officials grapple with misinformation, myths
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — First came a contagion of disbelief in election results. Then, a surge of public-records requests…
Third Annual PSC Suit-Up Event at J.C. Penney
You don’t have to be a Pensacola State College math major to know that 50 percent off any price equals big savings. The third annual…
Tate football field to be dedicated to Coach Madison
GONZALEZ, Fla. — On Friday, the field at Tate High School will be dedicated to legendary coach Carl Madison. The event is slated to begin…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022
Pensacola International Airport’s Matt Coughlin discusses the plans to expand the airport over the next three-five years. Rachel Gillette previews the 2022 EntreCon. Michael Morgan…
Bergosh holds Perdido Town Hall tonight
District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660…
Don Gaetz on ethics
Don Gaetz, former Florida Senate president, has served on the Florida Commission on Ethics since 2020. While in the Florida Legislature, he pushed for stronger…
Inweekly 2012 interview with Leslie Jordan
Beloved comedian actor Leslie Jordan, 67, died yesterday in a car crash in Hollywood. He was probably most known for his role of Beverley Leslie…
City planning and development promotions
The City of Pensacola is pleased to announce two promotions in Development Services and Planning and Zoning, with Cynthia Cannon promoted to the new Planning…
Statement in support of election workers
From the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola: The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola is an informal organization comprised of representatives of the twelve Rotary Clubs…
Rocky Horror Picture Show, Wahooloween at Blue Wahoos Stadium
Blue Wahoos Stadium will host a pair of Halloween events during the upcoming weekend beginning with a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on…
Rashids donate $1 million to UWF
Drs. Muhammad and Fatema Rashid continue a legacy of giving to the University of West Florida through a $1 million gift to name the Department…
Real News: Monday, Oct. 24, 2022
On WCOA this morning, we covered a wide variety of topics – from Boris Johnson to Banksy to Broadband and a lot in between. …
WSRE: Gaetz vs. Jones debate
Last Thursday’s public forum on WSRE evolved into a debate between incumbent GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz and Democratic challenger Rebekah Jones. The topics included voting…
Real News Playlist
We’ve created a Spotify playlist of the songs played during “Real News with Rick.” We will update it daily, except for Wednesdays when Sena…
EntreCon returns Nov. 16-17
Studer Community Institute has lined up some of the nation’s top business minds to speak on Nov. 16-17 at EntreCon® 2022, a two-day conference for entrepreneurs, leaders…
Florida’s fourth graders outperform most of the country; eight graders still trail
Gov. Ron DeSantis tried to get ahead of New York Times story that math and reading scores plunged across the country due to COVID, according…
Childers deposed today
Sixteen months after she declared that the Escambia County Commission’s 401a retirement was illegal, Clerk Pam Childers will have to explain her decisions in a…
