Author: Rick Outzen
What are jail conditions? [podcast]
Attorney Gene Mitchell talks about the issues in the Escambia County Jail. His interview is followed by the audio of Sheridan Davis who talks about…
BCC meets on Jail
According to notes handed out, it will take 12 months for the county vacate the old jail. The cost to make release facility available for…
Blue Angels Foundation in state budget
Florida Politics has reported lawmakers agreed Wednesday to provide $250,000 to the Blue Angels Foundation, a nonprofit specializing in the treatment of wounded veterans with…
Blue Wahoos open April 7
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ Bill Vilona gives an update on the 2022 season, which begins Friday, April 8. Lots of things happening at Blue Wahoos…
Classic Rock Albums from 1972 turn 50 [podcast]
Former deejays Nick Zangari and Sena Maddison discuss the golden era of rock and the best albums of 1972. Some of the ones they mention…
Happy 309 Day
Mayor Grover Robinson signed a resolution proclaiming March 9 “309 Day,” in honor of Pensacola’s 309 Punk House. Author Scott Satterwhite celebrated 309 Day with…
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer of jets to Ukraine [podcast]
Poland caught the U.S. off guard with its offer to give Soviet-era MiG fighter jets to Ukraine by way of a U.S. base in Germany….
Use Airbnb to help Ukrainians
People have found a new way to Ukrainian families – booking an Airbnb stay in Kiev, Ukraine — not to visit but as a way…
Pensacola Superfund site to be cleaned up
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that comprehensive reviews will be conducted of completed cleanup work at 39 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund…
From Glasgow to Pensacola
What: From Glasgow to Pensacola: What’s next for climate action? Where: Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. When: Tuesday March 29—5:30 pm PENSACOLA—Join local…
Monoclonal antibody treatment returns to Escambia
The day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declares COVID-19 pandemic over, the state works with Escambia County to open a monoclonal antibody site Escambia County, in…
Wahoo field near completion [photos]
Bill Vilona shared these photos of the new field at Blue Wahoos Stadium:
Studer’s Blue Wahoos Challenge returns
Baseball is back by the Bay in March with 29 collegiate and high school games scheduled at Blue Wahoos Stadium leading up to the start…
City has two new hires
The City of Pensacola today announced the addition of Public Works & Facilities Deputy Director of Operations James Cook and Assistant Housing Director Meredith Reeves…
Early detection of Alzheimer’s [podcast]
Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology, recently signed a consulting and licensing agreement with California-based company, BIOPAC Systems…
FCAAP: ‘The best way to protect every eligible child from Covid-19’
Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics March 7, 2022 Tallahassee – Following a COVID-19 roundtable convened by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis where Surgeon…
Israelis support Ukraine
ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses the latest in Israel’s effort to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. She also shares how the…
Exclusive: Juan’s Flying Burrito [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, co-owner and COO Jay Morris talked about bringing Juan’s Flying Burrito to Pensacola. Their location at 200 South Alcaniz Street opens…
PSC selected a Gold 2022 Military Friendly School
Pensacola State College has been named a 2022-2023 Gold Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media. This is the 13th year the College has received the accolade,…
Gulf Coast Omega Step/Dance Extravaganza returns
Lamplighters, Inc., Pensacola Tigers Elite Dance Team, and Redd Diamondz headline the action-packed sixth installment of Gulf Coast Omega Step/Dance Extravaganza (GCODE) The sixth annual…
