Author: Rick Outzen
Reeves’ transition team meets tomorrow @ 8 a.m.
Mayor-elect D.C. Reeves has yet to announce the members of his transition team, but the agenda for the group’s first meeting was released yesterday. Read…
Superintendent Smith provides clarification on PNJ article
Statement from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Timothy Smith: I would like to provide some clarifications and updates regarding an article appearing in the September 16,…
Real News podcasts: Monday, Sept. 19, 2022
Karen Travers covers the Bidens’ attendance at the Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, the announcement that the COVID pandemic is over, and President Biden’s upcoming meeting with…
Podcast: Science Story Time
The Pensacola MESS Hall is introducing a monthly Science Storytime to engage young learners and their families in science discovery. Programs start with a story,…
Podcast: Danetoberfest returns Oct. 1
Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue’s (NWFLGDR) lovable, gentle giants are back to take over Seville Square in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11…
New study: City employees happier
The City of Pensacola has completed its fourth annual city employee engagement and satisfaction survey, which shows a consistent increase in employee engagement during Mayor Grover Robinson’s…
Dive Into National Estuary Week
by Jeremy Morrison Hugging the shoreline of East Bay, a group of kayakers spent their Sunday learning about the local environment as part of a…
Politics over children
The Outzen Principle is Government always finds money for it wants. The rule holds true for all levels of government. Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Podcast: Donaldson Edge Consulting
Long-time Chief Advocacy Officer for Community Health Northwest Florida, Sandra Donaldson, has launched her company, Donaldson Edge Consulting, to help train and certify health care…
Podcast: Charlie Crist interview
Charlie Crist, the Democrat’s candidate for governor, visited Pensacola yesterday and spent some time with Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen.
Podcast: Fletch Returns without Jack Hamm
It’s a nostalgia-filled weekend at the box office – a new Fletch movie (this time starring Jon Hamm). But ruling the box office will be…
Podcast: Friends’ Big Fall Book Sale
The kids are back in school, and the dog days of summer are gone. It’s time to refresh your bookshelves at the Friends of West…
Charlie Crist calls out DeSantis
Congressman and Democratic nominee for governor Charlie Crist visited Pensacola today, and I got to interview for a few minutes. He explained why he is…
Podcast: Dr. Saunders discusses new UWF Strategic Plan
The Florida State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved the University of West Florida’s new five-year strategic plan that maps out UWF’s institutional mission,…
Podcasts: Escambia Children’s Trust sets course for 2022-23
This morning on WCOA, we focused on the Escambia Children’s Trust. The Escambia Children’s Trust approved its Needs Assessment, 2022-23 Strategic Plan and its $18…
Pen Air wants to drop federal status
Pen Air Federal Credit Union is holding a membership meeting to convert the credit union from a Federal charter to one chartered under the laws…
Epps Center needs volunteers for tomorrow
Food Giveaway at Epps Christian Center When: 7:30 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, Sept. 15 Where: Epps Christian Center, 2202 N. Pace Blvd Volunteers are needed…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
Rebekah Jones discusses her campaign since winning the Democratic primary and the right to challenge Matt Gaetz. Port of Pensacola director Clark Merritt discusses the…
UWF Strategic Plan approved
The University of West Florida reached an important milestone as the Florida State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved UWF’s new five-year strategic plan…
Podcast: SEC Women’s Soccer Championship tickets on sale today
SEC Women’s Soccer Championship is coming to Pensacola Sunday, Oct. 30 – Sunday, Nov. 6 at Ashton Brosnaham Park. Event tickets are on sale now…






















