Author: Rick Outzen

It’s time we put this foolishness (dicksblog) behind us. We must rebuild. The Independent News will continue to pursue the truth, and you will find…

U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller received the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award this week in recognition of his support for the employment of people with significant disabilities….

The Pensacola City Council did pass a resolution at its Feb. 13 meeting to establish an 11-person task force to “tweak” the three ordinances recommended…

UF Dean Nick Place has sent a letter to 4-4 youth, parents and supporters on his intent to purchase acreage. Here are the key paragraphs…

Orientation to be held February 24, 2014 from 6- 8:00 p.m. With the increasingly busy show season, the Saenger Theatre needs to add to its…

House of Cards Season 2 13 Episodes Available in HD In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and…

On IN Your Head Radio, we have author Christie Schroeder on at 11:05. Christie is the author of the book “How to Really Win or…

United Way of Escambia County is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Loaned Executive (LE) Program. This unique, year-long volunteer opportunity brings together local professionals to…

Radio Free Pensacola (RFP) started as casual conversation between three friends. For Nick Zangari, owner of the New York Nick’s, RFP offered the former disc…

I’m guest on The John Bachelor Show tonight. I was originally scheduled for 10 pm, but they moved me up. You can listen to the…

In honor of President’s Day, Gulf Islands National Seashore will join national parks across the country by celebrating a fee free weekend. The fee free…

BeulahFest, March 21 & 22, 2014, presented by Budweiser, has announced that Operation Troop Aid will return to this year’s festival. Operation Troop Aid (OTA)…

On IN Your Head Radio today, I interviewed State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Ft. Walton Beach) on his bill that would legalize a strain of cannabis…

Representatives from Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) have announced that the system gave a total of 403,612 rides in the fourth quarter of 2013. This…

State Rep. Matt Gaetz will be on the show to talk about his bill to legalize Charlotte’s Web. He will be on @ 1:05. We…

The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) recently held annual elections for the Executive Committee and new At-Large Board Members. President: Mary Gutierrez, Earth Ethics,…

By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida The House is still considering two approaches to an overhaul of the state’s retirement system, Speaker Will…

Yesterday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee unanimously passed House Bill 697, sponsored by State Representative Clay Ingram (R-Pensacola), which bans a set of illicit synthetic…

I spoke with Rev. Nathan Monk yesterday afternoon after our interview on IN Your Head Radio. The minister who has been an advocate for the…

When the mayor’s administration wanted to get an outside legal opinion on whether the city council could extend Varona’s food concession lease at the airport…