Author: Rick Outzen
Yovanovitch testimony shows diplomat undermined by business interests
I spent my afternoon reading the testimony of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. It details a public servant being undermined by an attorney and…
Capitol Steps return in January
It’s time for The Capitol Steps to once again, “put the ‘MOCK’ in democracy.” Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. guests will gather at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre to watch…
Buzz: DeSantis holds out for a Republican to fill ECUA seat
Sources have shared that Gov. Ron DeSantis is insisting the replacement to fill the District 3 seat on the Emerald Coast Utility Board must be…
Gaetz hosts 2019 Congressional App Challenge
On Saturday, Nov.6, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host the 2019 Congressional App Challenge Competition and STEM/Cyber Security Expo from 1-4 p.m. on the University…
Transparency exposes gender pay gap
Transparency is an effective tool in combating gap in pay for women. The gender pay gap tends to be narrower in job sectors were wages…
City has online permitting
Today, the City of Pensacola launched MyGovernmentOnline permitting and inspections software, which will enhance the application submittal, plan review and inspection experience for contractors and…
Poll: Floridians favor recreational pot, gun reform and higher minimum wage
In an InWeekly/Political Matrix poll of 914 likely Florida voters; 56.1% support the legalizing of recreational marijuana for use as well as purchase. We also…
Inweekly Martini Nights return
We’re bringing back Inweekly Martini Night next Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano, 101 E Intendencia St. The bar will offer…
Pensacola apartments sold for $17.8 M
The Birmingham Business Journal reports Florida-based Blue Magma Residential acquired Heritage Apartment Homes in Pensacola, Florida, for $17.8 million, or about $91,752.58 per unit, from…
Panhandle Charitable Open ends its 18-year run
Press Release: After raising almost $1.8 million dollars for local charities, Panhandle Charitable Open founder John Peacock today announced that the organization will close down…
Gaetz again attempts to derail impeachment process
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Ft. Walton Beach) last week tired a sit-in to derail the depositions regarding President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Today, he has filed…
TedxPensacola: Hodding Carter, Southern journalism and courage
This weekend, I will participated in 2019 TedxPensacola event. I will search the stage with 10 other talented individuals who will share their thought on…
Presser Notes: Responding to Tymar Crawford video
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson declined for months to view the video of a July incident during which a Pensacola Police Department officer shot and killed…
Millers make PSC beneficiary of $2.5M CRUT
Pensacola State College was named as beneficiary of a $2.5 million Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) established by Ron and Jan Miller. Based upon the terms…
Tymar Crawford: Grand jury report, City response, Bodycam video
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced last Friday that the Escambia County Grand Jury has completed its review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the Officer…
Regional Roundup on Saturday
The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. until noon at Blue Angels Elementary…
Second Annual Shoe Drive during National Homelessness Awareness Month
Protecting feet and staying warm in winter are crucial for everyone and are life-sustaining for area homeless people. You can easily help by donating to…
Z celebrates 72 years next week
The oldest liquor bar in Northwest Florida will celebrate its 72nd birthday on Tuesday, October 29 with day-long drink specials, live entertainment, and more. Located…
Children’s Hospital launches ICU campaign
The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is launching a $19 million project to build a new pediatric intensive care unit and new…
Heroes Among Us – Thursday
Pensacola, Fla. – The Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League announces the Annual Heroes Among Us speaker series event for 6 p.m….
