Author: Rick Outzen
Youth Mountain Biking Race coming to UWF on Saturday
Press Release: Get ready to hit the trails as Pensacola gears up to host its first-ever Youth Mountain Biking Race, bringing young athletes together for…
National Day of Unplugging
Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) will observe the ‘National Day of Unplugging’ across all campuses on Friday, March 7. WHY IT MATTERS: To draw attention…
North Idaho College gets reprieve. Any lessons for UWF?
Earlier this month, I wrote about how far-right extremists have jeopardized the accreditation of North Idaho College (NIC). Recent developments suggest the college is on…
Daily Outtakes: The Hidden Hand Behind Rising Drug Prices
Few players wield as much influence—yet remain invisible to most consumers —as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in America’s healthcare system. These corporate middlemen, created initially…
Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza on March 8
ReadyKids! will host Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Wedgewood Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road….
When Republicans Fight: 2026 Statewide Races take shape
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced his candidacy for Florida Governor in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last night: I’m here to announce my…
Takeaways from Mayor’s presser: Parade, 600+ houses, DOGE, American Magic
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on several city developments during today’s press conference, ranging from Mardi Gras parade preparations to major construction projects and…
Belle Bear tops 2025 Power List
Belle Bear, co-founder of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay and champion of numerous nonprofits and causes, is #1 on the 2025 Inweekly Power List. As the…
Salzman named queen of hemp
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez has named State Rep. Michelle Salzman the manager of a working group that will tackle hemp regulation. To: Members of…
Rising Star Alex Smith lands UWF post
The University of West Florida announces Alex Smith as Director of External Affairs, effective March 3. Smith joins UWF after serving the City of Pensacola…
Daily Outtakes: Don Gaetz takes on PSC and utility rate process
State Sen. Don Gaetz has partnered with Sen. Jennifer Bradley, Chair of the Regulated Industries Committee, to introduce Senate Bill 354 – legislation aimed at…
Kites on the Coast returns March 14
Casino Beach will transform into a colorful aerial spectacle next month as the Council on Aging of West Florida hosts its fourth annual Gulf Winds…
UWF student brings high-tech to animal rescues
James “Brian” Barnes, a recent University of West Florida graduate, has transformed wildlife rescue efforts in Northwest Florida by applying geographic information science. Working with…
When Republicans Fight: DeSantis touts wife for governor
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday touted the conservative credentials of First Lady Casey DeSantis while raising questions about…
Andrade wants to expand legal marijuana use
State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) is taking a pragmatic approach to marijuana legislation by sponsoring House Bill 555. His motivation stems from the clear message…
Daily Outtakes: Economic Impact of Chappie James construction minimal
Escambia County and Clerk Pam Childers need to do more research to find where else TDT funds have been used to build an “open-air” museum. We couldn’t find one.
Parkrun celebrates its 250th event on March 1
Pensacola’s Rec Plex North parkrun will mark two significant milestones on Saturday, March 1, celebrating its 250th event and six years of bringing the community…
DeSantis looks to find waste in his administration, local governments and higher education
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order creating his version of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Five Escambia Schools named ‘Rising Stars’
In 2012, East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) launched the Exceeding Expectations Project to identify high-poverty schools demonstrating exceptional progress in enhancing student achievement for…
UWF’s Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed Global Ambassador
The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity as Global Ambassador for the U.S.
