Author: Rick Outzen
Bonus Outtakes: DeSantis orders special election asap
Gov. Ron DeSantis posted on X: “Congratulations to the Floridians being appointed to key positions in the Trump Administration: Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Matt Gaetz,…
Daily Outtakes: Who runs for Matt Gaetz’s seat?
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General. Our congressman didn’t wait for the Senate’s confirmation and resigned from the…
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House this afternoon. I have confirmed this with multiple sources. This starts the clock on a special election…
Real News: Downtown Parking, Ice Flyers
Constituent & Parking Services Director Lissa Dees discusses the new website, ParkPensacola.com, and improvements to downtown city parking. The Pensacola Ice Flyers host their annual…
BREAKING: Trump to appoint Matt Gaetz his Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the U.S. Justice Department as his Attorney General. Official Announcement: It is my Great Honor…
The Aftermath of ‘Devil in the Ditch’
In 2023, journalist Larrison Campbell returned to Greenville, Miss., to reexamine her grandmother’s murder and run down the many rumors about the case, including that…
Breaking: FloridaWest hires new CEO
The FloridaWest Board of Directors has selected Chris Platé as its new Chief Executive Officer. Platé brings nearly 30 years of experience in economic development,…
Breaking: NAS Pensacola getting first female CO
UPDATE: THE NAVY HAS CONFIRMED CAPT. NEWMAN IS THE FIRST FEMALE COMMANDING OFFICER OF NAS PENSACOLA. Capt. Terry ‘Village’ Shashaty will be relieved as the…
Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza planned
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, has announced the development of a Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza. The project…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist Hospital buildings unsalvageable
The initial assessments show that Baptist Hospital’s campus in the E Street and Moreno Street neighborhood cannot be salvaged, including the hospital, medical tower, and…
‘Devil in the Ditch’ returns to Greenville and ‘Real News’
One of my most popular podcasts is my 2023 interview with journalist Larrison Campbell about her podcast “Devil in the Ditch.” BACKGROUND: On June 13,…
Real News: City update, AI @UWF, Tourism
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about the poor condition of the old Baptist campus and the Strive to Thrive plan. UWF English Department Chair Dr….
Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
Fifty years ago tomorrow, Karen Silkwood, a 28-year-old plutonium plant worker, died in a fatal crash in Oklahoma. She was reportedly on her way to…
The Oyster Alliance supports coastal restoration
A new partnership in the Pensacola region is ensuring oysters consumed in local restaurants are recycled to support future coastal restoration projects in Pensacola and…
Downtown Parking gets multiple upgrades
At his weekly presser, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced several enhancements and changes to downtown parking. NEW WEBSITE: ParkPensacola.com Mayor Reeves said, “I believe it’s not…
Real News Who is Susie Wiles?
President-elect Donald Trump’s first appointment experienced Florida political operative Susie Wiles as his chief of staff. BACKGROUND: The daughter of NFL player and sportscaster Pat…
Here we go again: another tropical wave
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore says Florida may see a hurricane during the middle of next week. A cold front may protect us….
Daily Outtakes: Plan shows how mayor will set proirities
The City of Pensacola gave the media embargoed copies of the Strive to Thrive: Pensacola 2035 strategic plan on Friday, which the PNJ promptly posted…
Navy Federal responds to massive fine. It’s not the first
Escambia County’s largest employer, Navy Federal Credit Union, has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund more than $80 million to…
Real News: Navajo water crisis, UWF women’s basketball, Veterans Day
For the Navajo Nation, a battle for survival is underway – the struggle for access to water, the most basic human right. “Reclaimed: The Lifeblood…
