Author: Rick Outzen
What caused Mayor Reeves and Chief Randall break-up?
Yesterday, the City of Pensacola announced Eric Randall has stepped down as Chief of Police, effective immediately. Also, effective immediately, Mayor D.C. Reeves has named…
Podcast: ShotSpotter won’t return
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is navigating budget realities after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed state funding for the county’s ShotSpotter program, leaving law enforcement agencies…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust, County Settle Dispute
Before last night’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, the Escambia Children’s Trust had five votes to approve an exemption request and interlocal agreement that…
Help Shape the Future of the Fricker Resource Center
The City of Pensacola invites residents to help shape the future of the Fricker Resource Center by participating in two upcoming public engagement meetings for…
Pensacola Bay Center Renovation Plans Gain Momentum
City and county leaders agree to expedite facility improvements while awaiting the completion of a comprehensive district study. Pensacola city and county officials are moving…
How Much Did Maritime Park Increase Downtown Property Values
The CRA was established in 1982 to promote economic development and urban revitalization in the area bound by Bayfront Parkway, A Street, Cervantes Street, and…
Podcast: Appointed vs. Elected Superintendent
As Escambia County prepares for what could be its seventh or eighth referendum on whether to elect or appoint its school superintendent, Walker Wilson is…
Daily Outtakes: Galvez Landing Boat Launch Expansion Nixed
The $5 million expansion of the Galvez Landing boat launch has been dropped from Amendment 4 for the RESTORE funding plan, and public beach access…
Trust Board Meeting Focuses on ECPS Academic Improvements
Last night, the Escambia County Children’s Trust board meeting reviewed academic progress across Escambia County Public School District (ECPS), with data showing improvements in multiple…
Right Time, Right Idea
When people stroll down Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, they see a vibrant city celebrating its rich history. When they attend a baseball game at…
Presser Notes: Pensacola’s Curbside Recycling Returns
Pensacola residents can once again participate in curbside recycling as Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the relaunch of the city’s recycling program this month. The program,…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Seeks Childcare Consensus
At his press conference on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves shared his excitement for what could be a pivotal meeting to address the city’s childcare…
Reimagining Palafox without hurting downtown businesses
Over the 4th of July weekend, I heard that Mayor D.C. Reeves’s recent meeting with downtown business owners to discuss the highly anticipated Reimagine Palafox…
Mayor Reeves plans to discount parking for residents and seniors
Pensacola’s downtown parking landscape is evolving, and Mayor D.C. Reeves continues to use his weekly press conference to help residents understand the “why” behind the…
City wants to reset the Chappie James Memorial
The City of Pensacola is looking to reset its relationship with the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation following the expiration of their original…
Stroberger said he would reevaluate Galvez Landing
At his June 30 town hall, Commissioner Steve Stroberger first defended adding the $5 million expansion of Galvez Landing to the county’s list of RESTORE…
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge?…
Escambia High Schools quadrupled B grades
Escambia County went from one “B” high school to four, adding Pensacola High, Washington High and Tate. 2025 2024 WEST FLORIDA HIGH /TECHNICAL A A…
Escambia Middle School improve, except for Warrington Prep
Escambia has two new “A” schools—Ransom Middle and Beulah Academy, and three new “B” schools—Ernest Ward, Jim Bailey and Beulah Middle. Ferry Pass dropped from…
Elementary School Grades: More B’s and D’s
Escambia County Public Schools saw its “B” elementary schools increase from eight last year to 10 this year. Navy Point and Global Learning Academy dropped…
