Author: Rick Outzen
Schieffer: Why debates are good
Bob Schieffer says in today’s hyper-partisan age, debates are a time when “partisans from both sides will actually tolerate hearing the other side of the…
Walkable/Bikeable Community Meeting
Local environmental organization Sustainable Gulf Coast is hosting a discussion tomorrow night entitled Linking Pensacola’s Neighborhoods for Bicyclists and Pedestrians.’ The Tuesday night meeting will…
Michelle Obama or Joe Biden, who do you want to visit Pcola (vote)
My sources are telling me that the President Obama’s campaign strategists are debating whether to send the First Lady Michelle Obama or Vice President Joe…
Must register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 9 7 p.m.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7p.m. – on Tuesday, October 9 to accommodate citizens who wish…
Reunion for Panhandle Girl Scouts set for Oct. 13
By Shelby Smithey… Former and current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle’s reunion Saturday, Oct. 13 at the…
Beating Hearts at Pensacola Museum of Art
        Beating Hearts: Stories of Domestic Violence is a collection of photographs and text that reflect the individual…
On national radio in 2 minutes with Pap
Back on the air with Mike Papantonio on the nationally syndicated Ed Schultz Radio Show. Will be here with Pap until 2 p.m. – Posted…
Guide to Florida Constitutional Amendments
Press Release: As a service to Florida voters, The James Madison Institute(JMI) released a special edition of The Journal of The James Madison Institute that…
Shhh, Library Talk
Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White hit hard and early this morning, pouncing on what he termed “this garbage going on with the Northwest Florida Library.”…
I need to follow Matt Gaetz on Twitter
Huffington Post follows State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach). The website had fun with Gaetz’s tweet on late Tuesday afternoon in which wrote that…
Southerland comes to Pensacola for cash
Freshman Congressman Steve Southerland (R-Panama City) came to Pensacola for campaign donations and area Republicans wanted to show regional unity. Plus, it didn’t hurt that…
Boehner in Pensacola declares Romney won debate
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) was in Pensacola this morning at a private fundraiser for Congressman Steve Southerland (R-Panama City) hosted by Collier…
Myers vs. Hayward Round 2, back in court
Councilwoman Sherri Myers has filed a Motion for Clarification or Rehearing. She is asking Judge Scott Duncan to delineate the proper scope of the Mayor’s…
County Considers Beach Mouse Settlement
Escambia County is looking to purchase a prime piece of Perdido Key Beach Mouse territory. Not necessarily by choice. During its meeting tomorrow, the Escambia…
CNG Fueling Station Opens
A compressed natural gas fueling station is now open on Pine Forest Road. The station is due to a partnership between the city of Pensacola,…
County Names New Human Resources Director
Escambia County has named a new Human Resources Director to replace outgoing director Ron Sorrells, who will retire in November. Thomas G. Turner was the…
20th Annual Wreaths Across America
Press Release: On September 26, the Three Rivers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced its partnership with Wreaths Across America to double…
Dixon School of the Arts takes arts to another level, thanks to Studers
The charter school at A.A. Dixon has a new name – “Dixon School of the Arts.” For most of last year, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and…
Great response to a bully
CBS WKBT (La Crosse, Wis) news anchor Jennifer Livingston went on the air yesterday and gave this very smooth response to a vicious internet  insult.
McCain calls for veterans to vote for Romney
Stopping at the Fish House yesterday afternoon on the Veterans for Romney tour across the Panhandle, Sen. John McCain relied heavily on his naval background…
