Author: Rick Outzen
Daily Outtakes: Meet new FloridaWest CEO
New FloridaWest CEO brings wealth of experience A “phenomenal” location with an abundance of business assets and a quality of life that ranks “second to…
Salzman backs out, endorses Patronis
Escambia County campaign contributors may have a little more money to spend this Christmas. State Rep. Michelle Salzman has backed out the race to replace…
Breaking: Trumps endorses Patronis for FL D1
From Truth Social: “Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida, has done a tremendous job as CFO, where he also serves…
Community Health receives $1 million HRSA grant
The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded Community Health Northwest Florida (CHNWF) a $1-million grant to provide care for people released from incarceration…
Daily Outtakes: Yes, more people consider running for Gaetz’s seat
My Saturday posts regarding those who have filed to run for Florida’s First Congressional seat prompted more people to reach out to me. A reader…
Top Stories of the Week, 11/24/24 edition
Readers showed interest in our hospitals’ safety scores, which the PNJ ignored to cover more dining spots. The city’s announcements also drew attention, as did…
More D1 candidates found. But who will actually qualify?
With some help, I found the FEC Form 2 filings for several more candidates. They will still have to complete the qualifying process to be…
State only lists three candidates for Congress D1 race, Feds have three others
The Florida Secretary of State only has three candidates listed as having filed to run for Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seat: Gray, Stanley Douglas (DEM) Kama,…
Valentino announces
Friend, I have served you before, and I am ready to serve you once again. Today I am honored to announce that I have officially…
Gov. DeSantis sets special election for April Fool’s Day
The primaries will be Jan. 28, and the special election will be April 1. Resignation deadline for candidates holding office is Monday, Nov. 25. Florida…
Florida Surgeon General sides with Kennedy against flouride
Just in from the Florida Department of Health: State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Issues Community Water Fluoridation Guidance Tallahassee, Fla. —Today, State Surgeon…
Breaking: Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress
In an exclusive interview with Charlie Kirk, former Congressman Matt Gaetz said, “I’m still gonna be in the fight, but it’s going to be from…
Rudman officially announces candidacy for Congress
NAVARRE, FL – State Representative (State House District 3) Dr. Joel Rudman announced his campaign in the upcoming Special Election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District….
Escambia Top 10 Teachers of the Year
The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL) Public Schools is proud to announce the Top 10 Teachers of the Year Nominees. Nominated…
Daily Outtakes: Florida woman replaces Florida man for AG
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: “I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next…
Reaction to Gaetz’s withdrawal
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump posted: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was…
Five Flags Rotary helps build Land Trust house
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on the first home in its Community Land Trust to be built by the affiliate, aided in part…
No, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress
In case you have been wondering, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress. My sources have shared that the state has said his resignation is irrevocable.
Breaking: Matt Gaetz withdraws from AG job
The New York Times reports the former Panhandle Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He said his…
Foiling Weeks adds more categories
Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 has added three fast-foiling boards and an ‘open’ class discipline, bringing the total number of participating classes to 14. Registration is…
