Author: Rick Outzen
Breaking: Andrade ends Hope Florida probe
The Tampa Bay Times has reported that the Florida House investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation is concluding without testimony from key figures. As we…
Daily Outtakes: Scandal deepens as Andrade refuses to back off
The controversy surrounding Hope Florida continues to escalate as Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, prepares to question officials starting this…
Florida Tourism Under Threat: House bill could damage our local economy
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, particularly in coastal communities like Pensacola. For decades, the Tourism Development Tax (TDT) has funded both promotion and…
Breaking: DeSantis PAC wants to voters to pressure Andrada to drop investigation
Restore Our Nation PAC is sending out texts from Gov. Ron DeSantis asking voters to contact Pensacola lawmaker Alex Andrade: “Tell them (sic) to stand…
Gates Garcia’s resignation letter
Through a public record request, Inweekly received former University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia’s resignation letter, dated, Monday, April 14. Garcia resigned because residents…
UWF Day of Giving sets new record
The University of West Florida exceeded its fundraising goals during the seventh annual Day of Giving, raising more than $194,000 from 1,256 alumni, students, parents,…
Daily Outtakes: Emily Ley explains tariffs
The April 24 edition of Inweekly focuses on Pensacola business owner Emily Ley. She never expected to find herself filing a lawsuit against the President…
MESS Hall Illuminates Space
Pensacola students are bringing the cosmos to life through glowing works of art at the MESS Hall’s latest exhibit, ‘Illuminate: Space.’ This immersive exhibit was…
Senate committee rejects UWF trustee by 5-4 vote
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections this morning held a confirmation hearing for University of West Florida Trustee Adam Kissel. The panel rejected…
Council on Aging Senors Programs at risk due to DOGE layoffs
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs at Risk: Council on Aging Faces Funding Crisis The Council on Aging of West Florida is facing a serious funding crisis that…
Breaking: Rudman resigns from PSC Board of Trustees
At the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections hearing this morning, Chairman Senator Don Gaetz announced that Dr. Joel Rudman sent a text to his…
Daily Outtakes: Gaetz drops ACHA, DCF heads from hearing
Florida’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Crestview), will not confirm Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun…
BREAKING: #UKunduGood Campaign honors McDonald’s employee
In a heartwarming surprise this week, the University of West Florida’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health awarded Michelle, a local McDonald’s drive-thru worker, the…
Senate needs to ask other UWF trustees the Yenor question
The three Board of Governors’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees sailed through the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education…
UWF earns national recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach
The University of West Florida (UWF) has achieved more recognition in the cybersecurity education landscape, securing second place in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award…
Florida’s appeal hits the skids; Pensacola may be the unicorn
According to Redfern, the flow of U.S. residents moving to Florida and other Sun Belt states slowed significantly in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift…
Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend
As we kick off a new week, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of the blog posts that developed over the weekend….
Pensacola: DeSantis’ Waterloo
Governor Ron DeSantis may have finally met his political Waterloo in Northwest Florida. What began as routine appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board…
Form 990 shows Governor’s Cup lost money
The Numbers Don’t Add Up: DeSantis’ Governor’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Lost Money Despite Claims of “Massive” Fundraising Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold claims about…
Top Posts: Week ending April 19, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to Pensacola for the first time since appointing five outsiders to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees generated several…
