Author: Rick Outzen
Podcast: Andrade recaps 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent interview on “(we don’t) Color On the Dog,” State Rep. Alex Andrade discussed the recent legislative session, highlighting key bills, budget priorities,…
Century faces more resignations
NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century is facing leadership changes as a council member has resigned and the town clerk has submitted her resignation, though…
Daily Outtakes: Tell PNJ the UWF Trustee Controversy is ‘Far from Over’
While the Pensacola News Journal declared last week that the controversy concerning Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointments to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees…
Trustee Zach Smith and the Heritage Foundation
When Zach Smith appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education to be approved as Pensacola State College trustee, he was asked about his…
DeSantis shifts Heritage fellow from PSC to UWF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Zachary Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Zachary Smith Smith…
Stroberger discusses beach access on Perdido Key
At his town hall meeting on April 28, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger addressed a contentious issue affecting Perdido Key residents: beach access easements behind…
Pensacola celebrates Galvez this week
The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule…
Florida DOGE vs. UWF: The Truth Behind the ‘Gotcha Moment’
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) announced what they called their first “Gotcha moment” in their ongoing effort…
Daily Outtakes: Finally we talk about Pensacola’s childcare crisis
At his April 29 press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced plans to host a community-wide summit at the end of May focused on solving…
Here are the Top 10 Blog Posts -April 2025
We have set new web records every month this year, driven by our investigation of the issues that concern our readers and our provision of…
Cox Communication grant applications sought
Local Gulf Coast nonprofits planning fundraising and awareness events are invited to apply for a sponsorship from Cox Communications. Cox is currently accepting requests for…
Northwest FL Delegation recognized as Winners
Few people have their finger on the pulse of the Florida Legislature as Peter Schorsch and his FloridaPolitics.com staff. This year, they agree with me…
Gotcha! DeSantis and his DOGE target UWF grant UPDATE
UWF issued this statement: “The University is currently looking into this. This grant was originally awarded in 2017, with the most recent renewal awarded in…
County debates how to equitably fund fire protection
At a heated meeting on May 1, the Escambia County Commission debated significant increases to the Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) fees used to fund…
Daily Outtakes: VA Mental Health Crisis in Pensacola, too
The New York Times reports that President Trump’s decision to end remote work for federal employees has forced VA (Veterans Affairs) mental health clinicians into…
Top Stories: Week ended May 3, 2025
The two top blog topics concerned the city’s selection process for awarding the demolition contract for the Baptist Hospital “legacy campus” and why we have…
Belle Bear selected to Florida Women’s HOF
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell, and Dotti Groover-Skipper to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year,…
Commissioners approve $25 million investment in John R. Jones Park
Last night, the Escambia County Commission took a significant step toward enhancing local sports facilities and creating more tourism assets. In a unanimous 5-0 vote,…
Podcast: Children’s Book on Sea Turtle Conservation
Florida author Jim McClellan is making waves with his latest literary venture – a children’s book aimed at teaching youngsters about sea turtle conservation in…
ECT/CRA debate delayed to 5/15: Cameras or Youth Internships
Last night, the Escambia County Commission held an hour-long discussion about the Escambia Children’s Trust waiver request that highlighted fundamental questions about how we best…
