HCA Florida West Hospital is honored to announce the hospital has been recognized with a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, a comprehensive database of ratings and comparisons for physicians, hospitals…
Author: Rick Outzen
Escambia schools closed tomorrow
Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed and all extra-curricular activities canceled on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, due to possible severe weather…
Presser Notes – April 9
Cyber Attack Update In accordance with the city’s protocol, Mayor D.C. Reeves is not directly involved in the cyber attack investigation. The FDLE and FBI are responsible for releasing any statements. The…
Infant mortality a statewide issue
In the April 4 issue, I wrote about Escambia County’s high infant mortality rate. For counties with at least 3,000 births annually, we have the highest rate. Read Dying to Early. WalletHub…
Caldwell joins with Tuscaloosa group
New brand: Caldwell Architects Caldwell Associates Architects, Inc. announced today that Ellis Architects of Tuscaloosa, AL has joined the company – regionally expanding their dynamic practice across the Southeast. This effort culminates…
Daily Outtakes: Who drove up 401a legal bills—not the BCC
Former city council member Sherri Myers is upset about the costly litigation regarding the 401a plan. The issue could have been resolved two years ago, but the county clerk bogged down the…
City Online Bill Pay Restored
The City of Pensacola is happy to report that we have restored the online bill pay option for Pensacola Energy and Sanitation Services customers. We appreciate the patience of our customers as…
Playoffs: Ice Flyers have White Out Home Playoff Game
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are excited to announce that tickets for Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 SPHL Playoffs are now on sale. The game against the Peoria Rivermen will take…
401a owed FRS, not Childers
Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers jumped the gun when she sent a letter to the county demanding payments from the commissioners enrolled in the 401a plan. Judge William Stone made it clear…
How to watch eclipse
A total solar eclipse will cross North America today. Here we will see about 76.6% of the eclipse in downtown Pensacola, beginning at about 12:36 p.m. NASA’s instructions on how to make…
Wahoos start season 3-0
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos hammered Mississippi Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep on Sunday afternoon, coasting to a 9-1 victory to improve to 3-0 on the young season. With a season-opening weekend sweep,…
Daily Outtakes: Other 401a participants unlawful
County Clerk Pam Childers has sent a letter demanding the Escambia County Commissioners immediately repay the contributions she made to the county’s local retirement plan (401a) in the wake of Judge William…