Author: Rick Outzen
What do the city pension plans cost its residents
In 2000, the City of Pensacola had 56,255 residents and its total contribution to its fire, police and general pension plans was $2,479,380 —or $44.10…
Pensacola to rebrand itself
Following the re-brand of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to the Greater Pensacola Chamber, Mayor Ashton Hayward will unveil the city of Pensacola’s…
Lennon and Maisy are back
Lennon 12 and Maisy 8 sing their version of Imogen Heap’s song headlock.
Gaetz calls for multi-year phase in of new school testing
State Senator Don Gaetz said in a press release that he believes future changes to educational standards should be done over multiple years. He believes…
What schools improved or which ones declined
We have been crunching the sch0ol grade numbers. FCAT 2.0 was tough, but some schools actually improved their scores. As reported earlier today, A.A. Dixon…
Final EBO Report
The Community Maritime Park Associates’ Equal Business Opportunity Committee will hear a final report tonight concerning the Equal Business Opportunity Program. The program was an…
Will State DOE rescue Warrington Middle
Three years into his proclaimed turnaround of Warrington Middle School, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and his school board must admit that the millions that they have…
A.A. Dixon outperforms school district
While Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and his school board spent so much time chastising Rev. Lutimothy May and A.A. Dixon Charter School, the district saw two…
City of Pensacola has a pension problem
Our paper has been writing the about the city’s pension problem since 2008. The City of Pensacola can not afford the current pension plans offered…
Commission likely to balk on ballot referendum
The Santa Rosa County Commission doesn’t appear likely to approve on Thursday a non-binding referendum to incorporate Navarre, according to Ft. Walton Beach Daily News….
Meet Jaxon – new Foo Fighters drummer
Jaxon, age six, is a self-taught drummer. No word on whether he will be at DeLuna Fest.
Pink Slime Time
The Escambia County Commission is about to wade into the slime. Pink slime. During their meeting this Thursday, commissioners will consider a resolution in favor…
As reported Hamilton is newest Wahoo
Press Release: The Cincinnati Reds’ top overall prospect, as rated by MLB.com, Billy Hamilton brings his chase for the Minor League single-season stolen base record…
Pastor upset with Tom, Ann & Buddys shooting
Monday night Pensacola Police officers responded to Tom, Ann & Buddy’s, 1917 W. Cervantes St., around 9:40 p.m. after dispatchers received a 911 call about…
ECUA, District 1 Primary Race
There are three seats on the Escambia County Utilities Authority up for grabs this year: Districts 1, 3 and 5. Here’s a look at District…
IMPACT 100 needs your vote
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has been selected as a Top Five Finalist for a 2012 CLASSY Awards! From a pool of 2,400 nominations throughout…
Listen Local
Do you shop local, bank local, and eat local? Now its time to “Listen Local”. The Maritime Cultural Arts Division is hosting a mini “locals-only”…
Deluna Fest Movie Nights
Deluna Fest is still more than two months away and just to build even more anticipation, the Deluna team is offering free movie nights featuring…
Candidate Breakfast
On Saturday, July 28, there will be a candidate breakfast at Woodham Middle School Gymnasium from 8-11 a.m. It’s not a debate or forum. Candidates…
NOLA leaders: Our city wants a daily printed paper
Twenty-two members of the Newhouse family, which owns the Times-Picayune, received this letter yesterday. It’s signed by Archie Manning, James Carville, Mary Matalin, Wynton Marsalis,…
