Author: Rick Outzen
36 applicants qualify for city PIO job
The city of Pensacola closed the application process for the public information officer position on Friday, March 8. Sixty applications were submitted, but only 36…
Statewide poll: Voters reject legalizing sports betting
While the Florida Legislature is considering legalizing sports betting, a recent Inweekly/Political Matrix poll found few voters across the state support it. Do you support…
Fountain steps down from Navarre Chamber post
Tamara Fountain, former Chief Operations Officer for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, yesterday stepped down as CEO of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. According…
Hubbs-SeaWorld cut out of hatchery not by its choice
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute CEO Don Kents wrote Inweekly to say the institute was cut out of the fish hatchery project proposed for Pensacola not by…
Who did Mayor Hawkins pay to fly from LA to PNS
The Town of Century turned over airline ticket receipts to NorthEscambia.com yesterday–after sitting on the public record request for two months. The receipts were handed…
Ferry service has new operator
The National Park Service and HMS Ferries, Inc. have signed a 10-year concessions contract for the operation of Pensacola Bay Cruises. HMS Ferries is the…
ST Engineering shows commitment to training with scholarship fund
In support of the local community and the growing aviation industry of the City of Pensacola and Florida, ST Engineering has set up the Pensacola…
Grand Jury: Century in ‘state of financial emergency’
State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday released a Escambia County Grand Jury reported that blistered the Town of Century’s elected officials. The Grand Jury was impaneled…
Are legal sport bookies in our future
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Allowing fans to place bets at professional sports arenas while games are played may sound…
Poll: City split on YMCA/Soccer deal
For the past two months, residents in Scenic Heights, soccer families and Mayor Grover Robinson have fought over a proposal left over from the Hayward…
Century mayor fails to release public records
NorthEscambia.com on Jan. 8 requested from the town of Century and its mayor, Henry Hawkins, airline invoices or receipts and reservation information regarding $1,644.12 worth…
Few listen to City CFO outside city hall
While Mayor Grover Robinson and City Administrator Chris Holley may see Chief Financial Officer Dick Barker as a seasoned, indispensable financial wizard, others have doubts…
In depth: Economic Development
Gulf Coast Minority Chamber CEO Brian Wyer handled economic development for the mayoral transition team. • Adopt the covenant for the community. The Covenant for…
In depth: Public safety
Pathways for Change CEO Connie Bookman headed the public safety category for the mayoral transition team. Here are explanations for her recommendations. •Make a dedicated…
Transition Team recommendations
Three months ago, Mayor Grover Robinson tasked a dozen community leaders to review 11 areas of city governance and provide recommendations for both immediate and…
The loveable, punchable Matt Gaetz
Congressman Matt Gaetz has become a household name for his intense loyalty to President Donald Trump. Whether that’s good or bad depends on the household….
Lawmakers look to bring home the bacon
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Heading into the 2019 legislative session, lawmakers have already filed more than 2,500 bills and…
Buzz: Sisson departs city hall
Sources at Pensacola City Hall have told Inweekly that Chief Human Resources Officer Edward Sisson is no longer working at the city. No word if…
Official ECUA announcement
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) Executive Director Steve Sorrell, PE, MPA, announced at the utility’s regular board meeting Tuesday of his plans to retire sometime…
DeSantis poised to push agenda in legislature
By Ann Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will start his first legislative session, where he will test…
