Author: Rick Outzen
Katersky discusses new Russian offensive [podcast]
Russia’s new offensive is trying to split Ukraine. Â ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has the latest.
Breaking: NAS Pensacola to be honored
There were two takeaways from the AFCEA (The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) luncheon at noon today. Capt. Terrence M. Shashaty, Commanding Officer of…
DeSantis calls out Disney for being ‘woke’
From his latest solicitation for campaign contributions: I will never allow woke corporations to strong-arm our state. Yesterday, I announced that I am calling on…
Tia Robbins and Taste of Pensacola [podcast]
Tia Robbins discusses her startup, Taste of Pensacola.
Blue Angels chapter of AFCEA meets tomorrow
On WCOA, Bill Dunn, president of the Blue Angels chapter of AFCEA (The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association), discussed his organization’s new focus: Connecting…
Textbook publishers waiting for explanations from DeSantis, Corcoran
The Florida Department of Education yesterday posted on its website an outline of the 54 books that were rejected. The department scored the books on…
DeSantis expands special session to punish Disney
Gov. Ron DeSantis modified his call for a special session today so that it will also include a discussion of eliminating the Reedy Creek Improvement…
Pensacola ranks #66 among small cities most friendly for startups
The personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2022’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business. To rank the most business-friendly small markets, WalletHub…
UWF SGA tackles period poverty
The University of West Florida’s Student Government Association is taking steps to tackle period poverty on UWF’s Pensacola campus. Period poverty is the inability to…
Young Florida judge vacates CDC mask mandate
The youngest federal judge appointed by Donald Trump has struck down the federal mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation, ruling the Centers for Disease…
Real News podcast: Oil leases, Easter Egg Roll
The Biden administration could restart the sale of onshore leases for oil and gas drilling on federal lands this week, upsetting environmental activists in the…
Today’s DeSantis press conference, April 18
Last November, State Rep. Wyman Duggan (R-Jacksonville) submitted an appropriation request for the 2022-23 budget asking for $8 million for the Leon Haley, Jr., MD…
Be My Neighbor Day – April 23 [podcast]
It will be a beautiful day in the neighborhood when WSRE PBS KIDS hosts Be My Neighbor Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
DeSantis promotes Brodersen
Last yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Amy Brodersen to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Brodersen has served…
Find the latest on UWF Argos [podcast]
Will Kennedy gives the latest on UWF Argos – football, baseball, softball, tennis and golf teams.
Fried calls Caulkins’ comments ‘disgusting’ [podcast]
Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Caulkins earlier this week accused Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried of intentionally trying to burn down Santa Rosa County. On…
2019 numbers show more Escambia children hurting
United Way of West Florida has released its latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report. The statistics are from 2019 – before the COVID-19…
State reports Escambia added 8,300 jobs
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Pensacola area gained 8,300 private sector jobs (+5.3 percent) over the year in March 2022. The Pensacola area…
Reimagine Jackson St. survey deadline extended
Escambia County and the City of Pensacola are seeking public input to develop a master plan for the future improvements of West Jackson Street. Residents…
Bands on the Bayou [podcast]
Donna Dickey previews the city’s newest neighborhood concert series, Bands on the Bayou. WHAT: Bands on the Bayou concert series kicks off with Tyler…
