Author: Rick Outzen
Will UWF Argos reload for 2022? [podcast]
The UWF football team reported to camp this week with lots of questions to be answered. Who will be the new QB to succeed Austin…
Jones keeps fighting to run [podcast]
Rebekah Jones has won an expedited hearing on her appeal to try to stay qualified for the Democratic primary for Congress. She shares her thoughts.
Bergosh on Wes Moreno vote [podcast]
At the Committee of the Whole on Thursday, the Escambia County Commission voted 4-1 to make an offer to Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno to…
DIB chairman defends the organization
Dear Mayor Robinson & Council members, Over the past week it has come to my attention that a council person was interviewed on a local…
More Banks Construction nightmares
NorthEscambia.com reports that Matthew Banks of Banks Construction has been arrested on an outstanding Pensacola Police Department warrant issued by the Pensacola Police Department. He…
Breaking: Jones wins stay
Rebekah Jones is back in the Democratic primary, according to a message I just received from her campaign. Jones will be guest on the radio…
Jayer backs Rudman
Florida Politics reports the State Rep. Jayer Williamson has endorsed Dr. Joel Rudman to succeed him in House District 3. “I believe Dr. Rudman is…
Jones requests stay
Today, Rebekah Jones asked the 1st District Court of Appeal to stay Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper’s ruling that disqualified her from running in…
Real News podcasts: Thursday, Aug. 11
Escambia County judicial candidate Paul Hamlin responds to his opponent’s interview on Wednesday. To celebrate Pensacola’s 462nd birthday, members of the community are invited to…
Streamline Boats fine at Port [podcast]
In 2020, the Pensacola City Council approved a lease with Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida to build a sport fishing boat factory and create at…
UPDATE: Embattled contractor has ties to ECUA board member
Two brothers-in-law are in trouble, and their problems may extend beyond their construction companies. Matthew Banks of Banks Construction had his contractor’s license revoked in…
County has 13 candidates for county administrator
Earlier this year, the Escambia County Commission hired GovHR USA of Illinois to help them find a new county administrator. The company has narrowed 28…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Here’s a recap of today’s podcasts: Hamlin vs. Ritchie for Escambia County Judge Studer Community Institute founder Quint Studer talks about the Rodney Jackson’s legacy…
Gaetz holding rally in Pensacola Saturday
SATURDAY: Matt Gaetz to Host ‘Hold Biden Accountable Tour’ with Jim Jordan On Saturday, Aug. 13, at 12p.m., Congressman Matt Gaetz will host the “Hold…
Remembering Rodney Jackson [podcast]
As we reported yesterday, Rodney Jackson passed suddenly yesterday.In 2006, 38-year-old Rodney Jackson was named to the PNJ 40 Under 40. When asked what he…
America’s 1st Settlement Trail Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 14
To celebrate Pensacola’s 462nd birthday, members of the community are invited to explore the newly unveiled America’s First Settlement Trail (A1S Trail). On Sunday, Aug….
Ritchie-Hamlin race heats up [podcast]
On Monday, Public Defender Bruce Miller sent out a letter objecting to claims that Scott Ritchie, candidate for Escambia County Judge, had been making regarding…
Health Department issues warning after Jackson’s death
SCI’s director of business engagement, Rodney Jackson, died yesterday from what is believed to be a Vibrio vulnificus infection from eating raw oysters over the…
Oh no, Children’s Trust holding daylong listening session
Taking a note from the Achieve Escambia notebook, the Escambia Children’s Trust is holding a daylong “Passing the Mic to Providers” event from 8 a.m.-5…
Jones files appeal
After a Leon County circuit judge issued a written ruling Monday blocking her from running for a Panhandle congressional seat, Democrat Rebekah Jones has taken…
