Author: Rick Outzen
City May Buy, Demolish “Symbol of Commercial Blight”
Beyond the recycling discussion, Mayor Reeves shared he’s interested in acquiring the long-abandoned Medical Arts building at 1750 North Palafox St. The mayor expressed cautious…
Mayor Reeves: Recycling Messaging Not “Up to My Standard”
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened his July 22 press conference with a candid acknowledgment of the challenges surrounding the city’s recent curbside recycling changes, accepting…
Blue Angels to get more funds for hangar repairs
On July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016), authorizing more than $851 billion in…
City Mailers Unopened?
A city resident sent the City of Pensacola’s mailer on curbside recycling. The outside of the mailer does not make any reference to curbside recycling….
Daily Outtakes: Has the City Picked Up Your Garbage?
Frustrations continue to mount as City residents try to figure out the City of Pensacola’s sanitation schedule, the one with a curbside recycling option. People…
Blue Wahoos offer season ticket holders “Right Idea, Right Time”
If you are a season ticket holder with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, check your emai for: Hello Season Ticket Members! We’re excited to offer you…
Night Moves Fest: Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional
Night Moves Music Fest is set to return for its third year on Nov. 8, bringing one day of live music and outdoor fun to…
Deputy Jeremy Cassidy’s Unwavering Decision
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Cassady, 50, passed away last week, after a long battle with cancer that his family and colleagues believe was…
Gulf Winds Credit Union Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Gulf Winds Credit Union has appointed Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Hatt will oversee marketing, branding, and community initiatives for the credit…
Daily Outtakes: Cha ching! Salzman keeps setting spending records
State Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Cantonment) has no opponent yet for her 2026 reelection bid, but that hasn’t stopped her from burning through her campaign and…
Pensacola History: Chuckie & Dunno
From “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park:” In mid-July 2006, Friends of the Waterfront Park PAC released a series of animated…
Top Reads: Week Ended July 19, 2025
We provided readers a variety of topics last week, covering the University of West Florida, Pensacola Police Department and County Clerk Pam Childer’s refusal to…
Daily Outtakes: EPA Lab on Pensacola Beach may close
UPDATE: While the EPA is shutting down the Office of Research and Development, its lab on Pensacola Beach may survive. I received this email: “…
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Set, July 24
Escambia County Public Schools and United Way of West Florida are proud to host the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Thursday, July…
Santa Rosa Teacher Receives ‘Invested in Excellence’ Award
Holley-Navarre Intermediate School teacher Kayla Stanford received the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ “Invested in Excellence” Award last night at Florida Department of Education’s Teacher…
Daily Outtakes: Why ever consider RedBalloon?
The idea that Moscow, Idaho-based RedBalloon would even be considered to do the University of West Florida’s presidential search bothers me. Background: RedBalloon is a…
Foley Restaurant Chain Owners Indicted in Federal Labor Exploitation Case
Four individuals connected to Colt Grill restaurant chain, including its recently opened Foley location, have been federally indicted following a multi-year investigation into labor exploitation…
LinkedIn Names Pensacola a 2025 “City on the Rise”—And We’re Not Surprised!
Pensacola has been recognized by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 cities for new talent, citing our unique blend of “economic opportunity meets a…
Understanding Warrington Prep’s Appeal
I caught up with Dr. Eddie Ruiz, the Florida superintendent for Charter Schools USA, which operates Warrington Preparatory Academy. Charter Schools USA, is challenging its…
Daily Outtakes: Why is Adam Kissel still a UWF Trustee?
Heritage Foundation senior fellow and West Virginia resident Adam Kissel continues to serve on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, despite his belief…
