Author: Rick Outzen
Escambia GOP wants Smith’s head
Escambia County Republican Party sent a request to its volunteers to attend last Tuesday’s school board meeting to speak out against “liberal” School Superintendent Tim…
Adams explains agenda add-on re: Smith’s contract
Escambia County School Board chairman Kevin Adams was my guest on WCOA this morning. We discussed his vote in favor of the board discussing the…
Real News this a.m. – Kevin Adams, Cherry Fitch, Seafood Fest and more
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County School Board member Kevin Adams will discuss why he wanted the board to discuss the termination of Superintendent Tim…
Reeves Transition Team: Simple, Bold & Useful
by Jeremy Morrison Mayor-elect D.C. Reeve’s mayoral transition team gathered for its initial meeting early Wednesday at Pensacola City Hall. The assembled team, headed by…
United Way of West Florida agency certification opens Oct. 4
Pensacola, FL – Local nonprofits are invited to apply for Agency Certification from United Way of West Florida beginning Oct. 4. The application is open…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smith discusses what’s ahead for the school district and how to handle difficult conversations. Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May discusses Dr….
Pet food supplies critically low
The Pensacola Humane Society’s Pet Resource Center is in dire need of cat and dog food. Demand is extremely high due to current economic conditions…
Podcasts: AWKO Center for Leadership
The University of West Florida announced today a $2.5 million gift from the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm to name the UWF Center…
Podcast – Tim Smith: ‘The key is being unified’
Superintendent Tim Smith spoke frankly this morning on WCOA 1370AM about the need to listen to all segments of the community. He wasn’t discouraged about…
Another housing development coming to Nine Mile Road
AL.com reports Birmingham general contractor Capstone Building Corp. has working with The Dawson Company to build a $61.31 million luxury apartment and townhome project in…
Radio this a.m. – Tim Smith, Lumon May, Tim Kinsella, Bryan Aylstock and more
Superintendent Tim Smith dodged a bullet last night. He will be my guest at 7:20 a.m. on WCOA 1370 AM. Commissioner Lumon May will also…
Pastor Wesley speaks in favor of Superintendent Smith
Today, the Escambia County School Board will decide whether the board should begin discussion of terminating the contract of School Superintendent Tim Smith, who has…
Real News podcasts: Sept. 20, 2022
Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discusses the new public library in Bellview. Tom Rivers discusses what’s ahead for Great Britain as winter approaches. Satoshi Forest…
Escambia Children’s Trust issues Out-of-School Time Programs RFP
The Escambia Children’s Trust issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking programs that will provide out-of-school time programs for students in Escambia County. The Escambia…
Podcast: RADM Cozad on honoring POW/MIA
National POW/MIA Recognition Day was Friday, Sept. 16. Naval Aviation Museum Foundation CEO RADM Kyle Cozad, USN (ret), discusses the special way the foundation is…
Podcast: NISSI to open center
NISSI, Network of Immediate Services for Survivors International has received $435,000 appropriations and establishes the first, short-term, immediate care facility for survivors of human trafficking…
Yikes, Ascension reports $1.8B loss
Becker’s Healthcare reports Ascension, the parent company of Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, reported a net loss of $1.8 billion for the 12 months ended…
School Board to discuss firing Superintendent Smith
The Escambia County School Board has on its agenda an item to approve to “begin discussions on terminating Superintendent Smith’s contract.” He still has two…
Podcast: Kimberl discusses challenges of running a homeless camp
While Re-Entry Alliance of Pensacola struggles to clean up the management mess at its city-funded homeless camp on Blount Street behind Baptist Hospital, Alfred Washburn…
Transition Team roster announced
Hot off the wire: Focus Area Leaders: Chairman: Capt. Tim Kinsella – Director Center for Leadership at the University of West Florida and former Commanding…
