Author: Rick Outzen
More local appointees
ROBYN DOHN HAVARD AND LYDIA NIXON have been appointed or reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Board of Massage Therapy. Dohn Havard, of Gulf…
Frank White appointed to Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees
Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced today that IN Rising Star Frank White has appointed by Gov. Scott to the Pensacola State College District Board of…
House adds ammo to ban on insurers discriminating against gun owners
Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates or take other actions against auto or homeowner policyholders due to lawful gun ownership…
New Leadership Pensacola project: LeapPlay
The mission of LeaP Play is to create a fun and comforting playroom for the children who are battling an illness, and ensure that each…
Greyhound racing under attack in Tallahassee
Opponents of greyhound racing said Wednesday they are renewing efforts to end a requirement that some pari-mutuel facilities run dog races to be able to…
INYR: Wall Street, FSU president buzz, fish hatchery and the state, and Sheriff David Morgan
We have a full line-up for IN Your Head Radio today. We have at 11:05 Mary Kissel, Wall Street Journal editorial board member & host…
Florida Senate tackles residency requirements
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A Senate committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to new residency standards for lawmakers, paving the way for…
INYR Interview: Commissioner Barry gives details of 4-H deal
Yesterday Commissioner Steven Barry talked on IN Your Head Radio about the details of the compromise he and a subcommittee have worked out for 4-H…
Offshore Inland to bring 100 jobs to the Port of Pensacola
WEAR TV 3 broke on its Wednesday evening newscasts that Offshore Inland has reached an agreement with the city of Pensacola to lease a warehouse…
SUBWAY High School All-Star Soccer Rosters Announced
Game: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. at Ashton Brosnaham Park On Thursday, Feb. 20, the best boys and girls senior soccer players from Escambia,…
Nurse practioners win first round
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Despite opposition from physician groups, a House select committee Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal that would give…
Mobile mayor wants Magic Johnson to visit his city, too
John Sharp reports in his column, Sharp Eye, that Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson was very impressed when he heard Magic Johnson speak in Pensacola on…
INYR: 4-H update, Obamacare and new Leadership Pensacola project
At 11:05 am, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will update us on the latest developments with 4-H. Then 12:05 pm. liberal political pundit and author…
What is on tap in Tallahassee
GUN BILL TAKES AIM AT INSURERS: The House Civil Justice Subcommittee will consider a bill (HB 255), sponsored by Chairman Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach,…
As reported on INYR, compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out
As Ryan Wiggins reported on IN Your Head Radio, a compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out. The News Service of Florida reports…
UWF launches first Argo Pantry food drive
The University of West Florida, in partnership with Manna Food Bank of Pensacola, is launching its first Argo Pantry food drive today, Feb. 19 with…
Viewpoint: More than a blanket needed
Shannon Nickinson, editor for Progress & Promise, wrote this column for Context Florida. This is a problem that needs more than a blanket. Social media…
Roy Jones, Jr. wants to be mayor of Pensacola
Pensacola’s favorite son and boxing legend, Roy Jones, Jr., plans to run for mayor of Pensacola, according to BoxingScene.com. Jones, age 45, is the first…
Pensacola Opera hosts a Cinderella Tea Party
On Sunday, March 23 at noon, prior to the matinee performance of Cinderella at the Saenger Theatre, Pensacola Opera will host a Cinderella Tea Party…
Commissioner Valentino joins Superintendent Malcolm Thomas for meeting on WMS
Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, Escambia County School District, will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Warrington…
