Author: Rick Outzen
Elevate Escambia pushes for EDATE renewal
Since 1992, EDATE, or the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption, has been helping create jobs in Pensacola and Escambia County. Its purpose is to…
Taste of History success, airs next weekend
On Sept. 29, the UWF Historic Trust and Visit Pensacola hosted an exclusive tasting event at the Museum of Commerce to celebrate the premiere of…
Pacesetters jump start United Way of West Florida Community Campaign
United Way of West Florida’s Pacesetter companies helped kickoff United Way’s annual campaign. These high-performing businesses lock in their donations during the summer months. The…
Podcast: Jazz Across the Pond
The Choral Society of Pensacola opens its season with a program of jazz from both sides of the Atlantic. The concert begins at 8 p.m….
School Board D2 race: Fetsko vs. Guillory
Ray Guillory is challenging incumbent Paul Fetsko for the Escambia County School Board District 2 seat.
Real News podcasts: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022
On Sept. 2, First City Mural Fest released its Request for Qualifications for its upcoming pilot mural celebration. The pilot mural celebration will be held…
Pen Air wins vote to covert to state charter
Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) members have voted in favor of converting to a state charter. Effective October 1, the credit union will…
Podcast: Meet the new owner of Perfect Plan
On WCOA this morning, Urban South Brewery founder and CEO Jacob Landry discussed his plans for Pensacola’s Perfect Plain. “What we see is the Perfect…
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s 3rd Annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race – registration open now
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) will host its 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race throughout October to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s TOPGUN pilots…
Wahoos seize Southern championship
Brilliant pitching from a nineteen-year-old and a grand slam gave Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos an 11-4 victory over the Chattanooga Smokies and their second Southern League…
Podcast: Massage Parlor conversion complete, Magdalene’s celebrates one year
Magdalene’s Gifts and Gatherings First Anniversary Celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll also be celebrating the recent opening…
City Council District 6: Ann Hill vs. Allison Patton
Both candidates appeared on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen.” They discussed what separates their candidacies.
Community Health asks ‘Just give it one more shot’
Community Health Northwest Florida is launching its flu vaccine campaign to raise awareness about the flu and encourage everyone to receive their annual flu shot….
Graphic books may be pulled from school libraries
Wait a second. Is book banning coming to Escambia County? NorthEscambia.com took a closer look. Why it matters? The Florida Legislature passed several laws this…
Predatory Contractors: First domino falls
State Attorney Ginger Madden has filed a felony fraud charge against contractor Matthew Banks, and more charges may be filed against Banks and other contractors…
Ian hitting Florida as Cat 4 near Fort Myers
Hurricane Ian has strengthened and sped up. It will hit Florida later today, and the projected landfill has shifted south of Tampa and Sarasota to…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, Sept. 27
It’s fall, and Strong Street Studio is preparing for its annual pumpkin party. Glass pumpkins will go on sale online on Oct. 1. Scott Novota…
Podcast: Powell seeks D2 council seat
Char Powell talks about what separates her from her opponent and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.
UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern
Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 27, 2022 – An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide…
Hurricane Ian: Tuesday, 9/27 – 1 p.m.
The newest track model consensus shows a turn to the northeast that brings Ian onshore in the Sarasota and Venice areas on Wednesday evening as…
