Author: Rick Outzen

Escambia County’s two new commissioners have an affinity for operating outside the sunshine. District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger ordered county staff to drop a new…

On Friday, June 27, Gov. Ron DeSantis exercised his executive authority by vetoing four bills that had previously passed through the Florida Legislature.  His reasons…

After decades of silence and suffering, 926 survivors of Florida’s notorious reform schools are finally receiving acknowledgment and compensation from the state. Last week, men…

In July, the City of Pensacola will restart its curbside recycling under a new fee structure, which offers a discount to those who don’t recycle….

This week of June is usually slow; few big stories happened from last June until after the Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Show. The Escambia County…

Rayvaughn L. Andrews, 41, of Pensacola, has pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy charges for distributing cocaine and money laundering, according to John P….

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 11, and is adding extra buses to the…

Well, well, well. Look who’s back from their environmental sabbatical! The City of Pensacola has ready to reinstate curbside recycling. After what the city diplomatically…

After decades of silence and suffering, hundreds of men who endured horrific abuse as children at Florida’s notorious reform schools are finally receiving acknowledgment and…

What could be better than combining America’s favorite pastime with one of our community’s most important causes? This Independence Day weekend, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…

Today, six public university systems announced the creation of the Commission for Public Higher Education, establishing what they describe as a new accreditation model focused…

The Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board held a special meeting on June 25 to address a contentious issue that has been brewing for months: the…

For thirty years, Boogie Inc. has been the voice behind one of Pensacola’s most beloved events. As the professional sound provider for the Pensacola Beach…

Escambia County has received 14 public comments on its proposed boat launch expansion at Galvez Landing. Based on the public comments, residents are deeply divided…

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida students continue to show improvements year over year on Florida’s first-in-the-nation Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress…

Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest…

State Rep. Michelle Salzman needs help for her back-to-school initiative. The District One Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug….

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 at Shunk Gallery Oyster Bar on Tuesday, delivering a long-awaited victory for beach access advocates who have fought…

Escambia County’s plans to expand the Galvez Landing boat launch have sparked passionate opposition from longtime residents who feel blindsided by the project. The facility,…

On Monday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) made a decision that could reshape how Pensacola Beach operates for years to come. The SRIA board…