Author: Rick Outzen
HOME program coming to area
The HOME program is coming to Escambia County. The five-year loan program is run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The…
Santa Rosa Take Stock in Children gives 26 college scholarships
On May 25, Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation awarded $329,000 in scholarships to 26 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition…
Blue Angels to attend Capt. Jeff Kuss memorial and funeral
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will attend Opposing Solo Capt. Jeff Kuss’ memorial and funeral services, scheduled for June 9 and 11….
Scott goes on road trip to La. with hopes of stealing business from Dem. governor
Gov. Rick Scott will head to Louisiana next week to encourage businesses to move to Florida, his office announced Wednesday. The “trade mission” comes as…
Other Florida cities have dozens apply for city administrator jobs
Before he was hired as the Pensacola City Manager in 1998, Tom Bonfield served as the city manager of Temple Terrace, Fla. for 13 years….
Pensacola Fire Chief-designation sends out memo asking firefighters to attend council meeting
Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren Deweese has sent out to city officials and media the memo from Fire Chief-designate David Allen that I mentioned yesterday:…
Florida Carry wants new judge in FSU gun rights case
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A gun-rights group wants a new hearing, with a new judge, in a lawsuit over firearm-related information…
City sends out more details on Candlelight Vigil
The City of Pensacola along with the Blue Angels Association will hold a candlelight vigil this Thursday for fallen Marine and Blue Angel Pilot, Captain…
Rolling Hills strikes out again, Judge rules in favor of FDEP
Circuit Judge John Miller has ruled that the South Palafox Properties must pay $38,000 in costs and penalties for its violations at the Rolling Hills…
When Muhammad Ali visited Pensacola in 1997
On Monday, I sat down with Fred Levin and talked about how he brought Muhammad Ali to Pensacola in 1997 to speak to Escambia County…
Blue Angels cancel NY and Ohio air shows, others uncertain
Yesterday, the Blue Angels announced the cancelation of their upcoming performances at the Syracuse International Air Show (June 11-12) and Vectren Dayton Air Show (June…
Jail demolition delayed
The demolition of the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Facility has been delayed pending litigation and a potential settlement related to the April 30,…
Special meeting to consider appointment of new Pensacola fire chief
Pensacola City Council president Charle Bare has called a special meeting for Monday, June 13 to consider Mayor Ashton Hayward’s appointment of fire marshal David…
Okaloosa fire chiefs under investigation, note the difference in the allegations
Allen Norton & Blue has been hired to investigate firefighter allegations that “a toxic work environment†exists within the Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District in…
Special flyover in honor of Capt. Kuss, 5:45 pm today
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as “Fat Albert”, and one F/A-18 Hornet are scheduled to conduct…
Summer Food Truck Rally, June 9
On Thursday, The Beachy Barista, Cajun Meat Train, Joe’s Caribe, The Missing Link and Pensacola Cooks Kitchen will hold the summer’s first food truck rally…
Blue Wahoos Stadium Voted Best Double-A Ballpark
Blue Wahoos Stadium has been voted the best Double-A ballpark as part of Ballpark Digest’s “Best of the Ballparks 2016†contest. Blue Wahoos Stadium won…
Chamber plans to fight workers’ compensation coverage increase
The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced today that it will fight the spike in workers’ compensation rates that will take place this summer. As a result…
Pensacola not selected for Housing and Urban Development designation as a Promise Zone
The City of Pensacola and its local partners (UWF, PSC, Escambia County School District and Escambia County) were not selected for Housing and Urban Development…
City of Pensacola and Blue Angels Association will honor fallen pilot in vigil
The City of Pensacola along with the Blue Angels Association will hold a candlelight vigil this Thursday for fallen Marine and Blue Angel Pilot, Captain…
