Author: Rick Outzen
Top Stories: week ended April 5, 2025
People in the Perdido area are still wary about any hint of incorporation. Beggs & Lane will now be Phelps. Andrade takes on DeSantis internet…
How to keep up with Pensacola Airport project
As I reported on Tuesday, the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has launched TransformPNS.com, a website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities…
Oh, no: Active Hurricane Season predicted
From: The News Service of Florida Colorado State University researchers Thursday forecast 17 named storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, with nine reaching hurricane…
More James Memorial Plaza docs unaccount for $85K
Inweekly has received more documents concerning the finances of the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation, which for the past five years has been…
Daily Outtakes: Dosev fooled PNJ, Major Donors, Broxson to get $800K
JANUARY 2023 On Friday, January 20, 2023, the Pensacola News Journal published an article by Kamal Morgan, “James plaza nearing construction.” Cris Dosev, chairman of…
James Memorial Foundation balance sheet leads to more questions
The City of Pensacola received a balance sheet from General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, as per the nonprofit’s stewardship agreement with the City….
Mayor asks BCC for a joint comprehensive plan for Bay Center area
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves appeared before the Escambia County Commission this morning to outline the city’s position on the future of the Pensacola Bay Center….
IMPACT 100 sets new membership record
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce its 2025 membership drive has successfully concluded with a record-setting?total of?1,242 members. On October 19, 2025,…
DeSantis doesn’t want DOGE in his agencies, just cities and counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched his own DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) effort to investigate Florida universities, counties and cities. However, his agencies refuse to…
Daily Outtakes: New Bay Center plan goes before BCC
At 9 a.m. today, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners will see the latest plans for update the Pensacola Bay Center during its Committee of…
Andrade: Dueling tax cuts create ‘bizarre times’ in Tallahassee
State Rep. Alex Andrade criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposal to give $1,000 rebates to Florida property owners, calling it a “free check handout” that “smacks…
Breaking: Beggs & Lane merges with Phelps
Phelps announced today that it will combine with Beggs & Lane, Pensacola’s oldest law firm, effective May 1, 2025. The strategic move will expand Phelps…
Under The Radar: GE Vernora expands in Pensacola
FloridaWest, Greater Pensacola Chamber and Escambia County missed this news story. GE Vernova unveiled a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in Pensacola last week. The innovative…
Merting Family donates $500,000 to UWF
A generous $500,000 gift from the Merting Family has founded the Merting Family Fellowship Support Endowment at the University of West Florida. This donation establishes…
Valimont first Democrat to beat a GOP candidate in Escambia since 2006
Republican Jimmy Patronis won Florida’s First Congressional race. Still, Democrat Gay Valimont became the first Democrat to get more Escambia County votes than her GOP…
Chamber announces PACE 2025 award winners
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards last night at the Pensacola Beach Hilton. Sue Straughn…
Daily Outtakes: Andrade to investigate Hope Florida amid transparency concerns
State Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, has announced plans to investigate the Hope Florida initiative. This program, championed by First…
City has right to inspect Chappie James Memorial finances
Under its stewardship agreement with the City of Pensacola, the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation had to send the city an annual report…
Mayor’s Presser: Port ready to begin American Magic HQ construction
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced retired Rear Admiral Lance Scott as the new Port Director, pending Pensacola City Council approval. With 31 years of Navy experience,…
March goes down as worst month for S&P 500 since 2022
The S&P 500 recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March. Why? Analysts have cited higher tariffs, weaker economic growth, and more…
