Author: Rick Outzen
North Hill unveils North Hill Little Free Library tomorrow evening
The North Hill Preservation Association is excited to be the stewards for the North Hill Little Free Library on behalf of its neighbors and community….
Guns vs. Hose Charity Softball Tournament tomorrow
In honor of the 13th anniversary of September 11th, area first responders are teaming up to help others. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the…
Taddeo-Goldstein coming to Pensacola on Monday
The Charlie Crist Pensacola Campaign Office grand opening is Monday, September 15 at 5:30 pm. Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee Annette Taddeo-Goldstein will be there. The…
Bay Cliffs Neighborhood Watch gets organized against burlaries and creepers
The Bay Cliff Neighborhood Association is the latest neighborhood in the city of Pensacola to organize and use Facebook to share information. From John Paul…
Six corrections sergeants in Chipley arrested
Six Department of Corrections Staff Arrested; Terminated from Employment DOC strictly enforcing zero-tolerance policy for criminal behavior by staff Chipley, Fla — The Florida Department…
Centennial Bank Hosts Lender Summit On Pensacola Beach
Centennial Bank is convening a Lender Summit for lenders, members of Executive Management and members of Home Bancshares Board of Directors at the Hilton Resort…
FEMA remembers Ivan
Press Release: Ten years ago “Ivan the Terrible,†as the deadly hurricane was dubbed, ripped across the Gulf Coast as the strongest storm of the…
UWF creates University College to enhance student success, support and professional readiness
The University of West Florida recently launched University College to enhance the effectiveness of student support services by streamlining programs into one comprehensive unit. The…
Life Support Project: Wedgewood, An American Nightmare
Dr. Gloria Horning has worked hard to document the environmental and health issues in the Wedgewood community. She helped me connect with residents in the…
Health Alert: Bayou Texar at Bayview Park
Press Release: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – 4:00pm Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is…
The Choral Society of Pensacola’s 2014-15 season opens with Beatles Legacy, Oct. 25
The Choral Society of Pensacola’s 2014-15 Season opens with a concert titled “Beatles Legacy” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The concert takes…
Foo Foo Festival brings 12 days of culture to Pensacola
For 12 days in November, visitors to Pensacolaâknown for the most beautiful beaches in the nationâcan extend their enjoyment to Foo Foo Festival, with a…
Chamber sends letter in support of proposed renovation of old PNJ building
Letter sent by Chamber President Jerry Maygarden to Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council: Mr. Mayor, Honorable Council Members, I am writing to…
UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service
In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time…
‘Just One Day’ Public Animal Adoption event today, Noon-4 p.m.
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a public animal adoption event, “Just One Day,†today from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter…
Regulators take another shot at pot rules
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State regulators have hurriedly released a revamped framework for Florida’s new medical-marijuana industry, making minor changes after…
Finally a teacher refuses to give standardize test
The Gainesville Sun reports today that Susan Bowles, Alachua County kindergarten teacher with 26 years of education experience, has taken a stand against what she…
Pensacola City Council approves VT Mobile Aerospace agreement
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was joined this afternoon by the Pensacola City Council to sign a lease with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VT MAE),…
The Arc Gateway CEO Announces Retirement
Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gateway, Charles Brewer, has announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of the year. I’ve…
Taste of the Beach needs volunteers
The Pensacola Beach Chamber, organizers of Taste of the Beach, needs volunteers to assist with the festival slated for September 20 and 21. Volunteers can…


