Author: Rick Outzen
CMPA problem is process, not size
I wrote last month about the lack of a set process for the CMPA/City Council/Mayor to lease the parcels at Maritime Park. During the debate…
Local teachers presented Governor’s Shine awards
Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott showed his appreciation for Florida’s teachers and applauded their commitment to improving Florida’s education system by presenting the Governor’s…
Gunther says city and state ethics codes don’t apply to CMPA
Fred Gunther visited the Independent News and said that he believes that he did nothing wrong when he presented a competitive lease proposal for Parcel…
RESTORE Committee Rolls On
By Jessica Forbes RESTORE Advisory Committee Rolls On: Experts and Televised Sessions to Come Two Lines in Tallahassee The politics of determining whom will be…
Odom sentenced to six months for election fraud
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Jay Odom, 56, of Destin, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge Lacey A. Collier to six months in federal prison…
Horowitz Piano coming to Pensacola
Steinway Artist Kadisha Onalbayeva on the legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Horowitz Piano will come to Pensacola State College in April 28 at 2:30…
Butler honored by Meals of Honor
Press Release: Meals of Honor (MOH), a nationwide organization dedicated to feeding disabled and homeless US Veterans, through the recycling of old cell phones. The…
More support to reduce Pensacola City Council
I was copied on this email to the Pensacola City Council: Dear Members of City Council, Due to scheduling conflicts, I will be unable to…
New Poll: Gray continues to lead, Hill closing
The latest poll by SaintPetersblog.com on the Florida House District 2 race shows that the Republican primary has tightened up with still a significant percentage…
Terhaar backs down
Pensacola City Councilman Andy Terhaar has written on his blog that he will not make a motion for Fred Gunther to be removed from CMPA…
Feds and local law enforcement bust local meth labs
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – A federal grand jury returned two indictments this week charging twelve individuals with methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine related conspiracy offenses. The indictments were…
Studers give YMCA $5 million without restrictions
Press Release: Today officials from the Northwest Florida YMCA announced that Quint and Rishy Studer, in what is one of the largest private donations to…
Florida Economy continues to create jobs
Press Release: Governor Rick Scott today announced that 32,400 private-sector jobs were created in Florida last month and the state’s March 2013 unemployment rate decreased…
Gunther clearly states it’s his client
Here is the video from yesterday’s CMPA board meeting. Board member Fred Gunther at the 36:00 minute mark presents his proposal for parcel 1. He…
Commissioner May sets up Constituent Service Offices
Press Release: In the coming weeks, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May will host a variety of Constituent Service Offices throughout the area and meet with…
Gunther violated city code of ethics
Note: Fred Gunther believes that the city code of ethics does not apply to the CMPA. He sent me the following statement: “I believe the…
Councilmen propose changes
Councilman Charles Bare is proposing several changes to the city’s park ordinance. The email from Councilman Bare: I am proposing to the parks ordinances for…
Bipartisan bill in Congress will create independent office to investigate military rapes
Press Release: Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) reintroduce The STOP Act to end epidemic of sexual assault in…
Hill picks up another endorsement
Press Release: State Rep. Dennis Baxley, father of the “Stand Your Ground Law” and Speaker Pro Tem under Marco Rubio, has endorsed conservative Republican Mike…
Nobles first to qualify for House District 2 Race
Press Release: Former community leader and Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles today announced he has acquired all of the necessary signatures to qualify as a…
