We were promised that Escambia Children’s Trust would spend the taxpayers’ money wisely and have systems in place to ensure accountability. If Tuesday night’s meeting is any indication, the Trust is fast…
Author: Rick Outzen
Opening Doors executive director resigns
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Real News: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Last week, Triumph Gulf Coast approved a $7.4 million grant to help Warrington Prep develop workforce training and industry certification programs. David Bear has the details. Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno discusses…
IP Pensacola has new boss
International Paper announced Hunter Morris has been named Mill Manager of International Paper’s Pensacola Containerboard Mill in Cantonment, Florida. In his new position, Morris will assume overall responsibility for safety, people engagement,…
Fill the Mayflower on Friday
The 16th Annual Fill the Mayflower food and funds drive – presented by Coastal Moving & Storage and benefitting Manna Food Bank – is 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov 17, at…
Daily Outtakes: Charity costs
Escambia County has struggled with providing medical care to its uninsured residents for decades. Baptist Hospital and Ascension Sacred nearly evenly split the charity costs for years, with Sacred slightly ahead and…
Real News: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
Mayor D.C. Reeves gives an update on American Magic and talks about the Resident Satisfaction Survey. UWF College of Business Dean Rick Fountain talks about his first Hall of Fame class comprised…
Foo Foo celebrates
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival, the event’s inaugural Committee members and grant recipients from 2014 recently gathered with the 2023 Committee and grant recipients to…
City residents tell leaders what matters
The City of Pensacola has released its 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey. Here are the key takeaways: * More than two-thirds of participating residents reported the city is moving in the right direction….
Daily Outtakes: Dems look at 2024 and beyond
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Frired visited Santa Rosa and Escambia counties yesterday to fire up her base and thank the party’s hardworking volunteers. She told me that the state is in…
Nov. Gallery Night: ‘Fall Shop Small’
Gallery Night’s “Fall Shop Small” Set For Nov. 17! Featuring Palafox Tree Lighting, Winterfest, and Tate High Orchestra On Friday, Nov. 17, from 5–9 pm, Gallery Night Pensacola will celebrate the “Fall…
Real News: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discusses the Navy Fed Rec Center, Beulah Master Plan and the latest on OLF 8. Lumon May talks about the Black aviators who visit Legion Field last Friday….