Author: Rick Outzen
Sign of the Times: City suspends North Palafox Recycling Center
The City of Pensacola’s monitored recycling drop-off site at 2759 N. Palafox Street has closed and will remain closed through September. Why? The significant reduction…
Radiothon raises $301K for Studer Family Children’s Hospital
The 7th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, presented by Hanto & Clarke General Contractors, raised $301,400 to acquire state-of-the-art equipment that utilizes heat…
Daily Outtakes: How Far Will DeSantis Go to Win
Recent public records obtained by State Rep. Alex Andrade have shed new light on a controversial $67 million settlement between Florida and healthcare giant Centene,…
When ‘Less Lethal’ Became Deadly: Taser Abuse in Pensacola and Escambia County (2005)
In February 2005, Inweekly published a shocking videotape from the Escambia County Jail that would thrust Pensacola into the national spotlight over police use of…
Top Reads: Week Ended Aug. 16, 2025
Florida DOGE coming to Pensacola, Tim Kinsella’s resignation and Pensacola Little Theatre’s check to the Escambia Children’s Trust got the most attention this week—all of…
WCOA – the station Cumulus strangled
WCOA is Pensacola’s first radio station, the second oldest in Florida. Four years ago this month, Sena Maddison and I took over the morning show…
Daily Outtakes: Heritage-DeSantis Bloc Keeps Control of UWF
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees held committee meetings and a special board meeting on Thursday. Heritage Foundation senior fellow Adam Kissel, who…
As Kinsella departs, Admiral Mason Pond turns green
DOH-Escambia Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH-Escambia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful…
Animal Welfare Offering Free Pet Adoptions Aug. 15-30
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will offer free adoptions for all dogs and cats one year or older beginning today, Friday, Aug. 15…
Move over Swifties, Cowboy Mouth album drops today
Yes, it is true! The most stunning album drop of 2025! And we have an exclusive on the playlist. Legendary New Orleans band Cowboy Mouth…
Mayor Reeves’ Heartfelt Tribute to Departing Tim Kinsella
From Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves: I am grateful for Capt. Tim Kinsella’s impact on the City of Pensacola, and I’m just as grateful to call…
Daily Outtakes: Kinsella Leaving City for Navy Federal Job
Sources have reported that Navy Federal Credit Union announced yesterday to its employees that Pensacola’s City Administrator Tim Kinsella had been hired as the Vice…
‘Military Talent: Mission-Ready Veterans, Business-Ready Results’ initiative
The University of West Florida Haas Center has provided research driving a new regional campaign launched by Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW). The “Military Talent: Mission-Ready…
Possible Port of Pensacola Inland Expansion
Mayor D.C. Reeves revealed ambitious plans for the Port of Pensacola during Wednesday’s press conference, addressing both the facility’s current limitations and innovative solutions to expand…
Salzman to DOGE: ‘Bro, come on out to Pensacola…We’ll take you to Wahoos game…Check out the books’
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves isn’t worried about the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) coming to review city records next week. At his weekly press…
Pensacola Mayor Updates Infrastructure Projects, Recycling’s Growth
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on several key city initiatives during a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting progress on stormwater improvements and the growth…
Daily Outtakes: PLT Repays $65,632 in ‘Errors’ to Children’s Trust
The Pensacola Little Theatre quietly cut a $65,632 check to the Escambia Children’s Trust this summer, reimbursing grant funds that the 90-year-old cultural institution now…
Fricker Center Round 2 begins communications process
This Wednesday morning, the long-awaited second meeting occurred at the Fricker Center. Mayor D.C. Reeves and City Councilman Delarian Wiggin were noticeable no-shows at the…
Pensacola Mayor responds to DOGE audit letter
Mayor D.C. Reeves has formally responded to Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) audit letter, expressing enthusiasm for the review and promising complete transparency. He…
UWF celebrates state-of-the-art lab building
On Tuesday, the University of West Florida celebrated the grand opening of Building 80, a newly remodeled space that will house the institution’s new civil…
