Author: Rick Outzen
Children’s Trust: What middle schools need help
Three middle schools have highest percentage of students at Level 1, the lowest proficiency level, in English Language Arts and Math: Workman, Bellview and…
Children’s Trust considers $20 million budget today
The Escambia Children’s Trust will hold special meeting today at 9 a.m. in the conference room of the Early Learning Coalition, 1720 W. Fairfield Drive….
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, June 29
Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t…
Deadline near for LeaP projects [podcast]
For Leadership Pensacola (LeaP), the class project is a key part of its curriculum. This year, LeaP will meet a need of nonprofit Chamber members….
Blue Angels Airshow schedule
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with viewing opportunities July 6-9. The elite U.S. Navy…
Salvation Army gets new leadership [podcast]
The Salvation Army in Pensacola is pleased to welcome new leaders, Captains Stephan and Ashlee Wildish. They assumed their position on June 26, 2022 and…
Congressional moratorium on drilling off Florida ends June 30
PENSACOLA, FL–The longstanding Congressional moratorium protecting the eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida from offshore drilling expires on Thursday June 30, leaving the area with…
Where should Children’s Trust put a million dollars
The Escambia Children’s Trust collects between $8-$10 million annually. Using the 2022 test scores in English Language Arts and Math provided by the Florida Department…
Escambia schools show improvement in math scores
The Florida Department of Education has released the math scores for its school districts. Escambia grades 3-8 improved by 4 points over last year. The district…
Jewelers Trade contributes $100K to Baptist
The Davis family and Jewelers Trade Shop have committed a $100,000 gift to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The Foundation will name the imaging/cardiology waiting area,…
Citywide Tree Survey
The City of Pensacola is conducting an Urban Forest Inventory of trees on city property and rights of way throughout the city, with a goal…
Real News podcasts: Tuesday, June 28
We had a great show today. Councilman Jared Moore discusses the charter review workshop. Commissioner Steven Barry shares his thoughts on Rep. Jayer Williamson’s political…
46 found dead inside tractor-trailer
At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio in a suspected case of human smuggling, officials said Monday. An additional…
Visit Pensacola seeks board applications
Applications for the Visit Pensacola board of directors are now open. Visit Pensacola is governed by an 11-member board. The positions of the board are…
Brahier on reports FPL spied on critic [podcast]
The recent article on FPL’s consultant spying on Times-Union reporter Nate Monroe reminded me of a statement Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier made on my radio show…
Huge Success: Senior Chill Out [podcast]
Council on Aging of West Florida’s annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out had its most successful event ever on June 24, collecting a…
Police looking for suspect in double homicide in Attucks Court
The Pensacola Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Tavarras Vonshay Thomas, who is wanted for 2 counts of first-degree premeditated…
Real News podcast: Monday, June 27
Pensacola mayoral candidate Steve Sharp outlines his first 100 days plan – 22 for ’22. Democratic candidate for Congress Peggy Schiller discusses why she is…
Sunday’s Child approves $120K in grants
Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola-area nonprofit that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality, awarded grants to four Pensacola Bay area charities on Sunday, June 26 at its…
Adams announces community clinic proposed for Pine Forest High [podcast]
District 1 School Board member Kevin Adams talks the new community clinic for Pine Forest High School and the surrounding neighborhood.
