Author: Rick Outzen
WSRE-TV has a busy week – Studio Amped, Lyrics of Light, Road Trip
WSRE has announced the artists selected to perform for the 15th season of the public television station’s “StudioAmped” music series. Six concerts will be presented…
Escambia County confirms Brownsville Library was always $3.1 million project
Kaycee Lagarde, Escambia County’s Strategic Communications Director, discussed the facts surrounding the Brownsville Library on “Real News” this morning. She reiterated the project’s budget was…
Tropical Update – Here we go again (updated)
Listen to WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. to get the latest information. “I have run the models on it this morning….
Daily Outtakes: County pushes back against PNJ article
The only-daily newspaper struggled but found something in the Oct. 3 agenda to slam Escambia County government: Remodel of old Masonic Lodge in Brownsville runs…
2024 “Foo Foo on the Menu” initiative
The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee is excited to announce partnerships for the 2024 “Foo Foo on the Menu” initiative. As visitors and locals begin…
Real News: CRA input sessions, Tech Tuesday and more
The City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will host another round of community workshops starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3, to update…
IHMC may study Rick Outzen and make him exercise
Dr. Marcas Bamman has received a $7.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a clinical trial to determine how people age…
Mayor postpones Bruce Beach grand opening, bacteria issue
At his press conference this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that the Department of Health has discovered a high bacteria count in the run-off from…
A preview of Mayor D.C. Reeves weekly press conference
Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold his weekly press conference this morning to discuss the future of Baptist Hospital’s former campus on E Street. He understands…
CDC responds, Escambia Children’s Trust program untested
cThe program is based on the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. Inweekly asked the CDC to explain the model. The program is…
Tropical Update: How the latest development may impact us
Once again, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore will give us an update at 7 a.m. on “Real News with Rick Outzen.” County meteorologist…
Daily Outtakes: Brendan Kelly continues to rise
Last week, Dr. Brendan Kelly officially began his appointment as only the third president of the Arkansas State University System. Dr. Kelly has a Pensacola…
Real News: Natural gas advantages and more
Pensacola Energy’s John Scanlon offers tips for natural gas customers for before, during and after a storm. And the full show: Rick talks with Sena…
Snack Stock 2024 helps Ascension Sacred Heart cancer patients
PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its second annual Snack Stock, a community-wide snack collection drive to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers. Its branches…
Pet Saturday: Danetoberfest, Important Walk, Free Rabies Shots, Empty the Shelter
8th Annual Danetoberfest The lovable giants of Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) are back for the 8th Annual Danetoberfest, bringing all the slobbery kisses…
County offers $10K signing bonus for paramedics
Om “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, I interviewed County Administrator Wes Moreno. He mentioned the signing bonus offer. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services…
School Board Members Shielded in Book Fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge last week shielded Escambia County School Board members from having to testify…
More Tropical Developments to Watch
We will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. UPDATE Eric Gilmore: “This one’s just…
Daily Outtakes: Did Salzman campaign make an in-kind donation
A review of State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s campaign spending in August uncovered what appears not to have been for her campaign. Instead, they may have…
Top Posts – Week ending 9/28/24
1. Buzz: St. Joseph Church debate over political banner Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church has a banner urging people to vote “No” on Amendment 4….
