Author: Rick Outzen
UWF student missing
From the UWF: UWF Police department is investigating a missing resident student. The student was last heard from when he was leaving campus in his…
Has Okaloosa County become the new Escambia County?
The two past decades saw Escambia County get repeatedly hit with scandals. Both the Escambia County Commission and the School Board had members removed by…
Okaloosa TDC director found dead
Daily News reports Mark Bellinger, the former executive director of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council, died of a suspected drug overdose Friday in Pelham,…
Ohio man bikes to Pensacola for hospice
Poland, Ohio native Chuck Campbell is planning a solo bike trip from Poland to Pensacola, Florida this May to benefit Hospice of the Valley. Campbell…
“Bully” Showing at Movies 4
It’s a movie that you want to see and don’t want to see at the same time. But as more and more children are bullied…
Give us your best caption for this Hayward photo
My suggestion: Mayor asks, “Where is Councilman Johnson? He was standing next to me a few minutes ago, dammit.”
Mack denies ‘jackass’ comment
Our reporter Jeremy Morrison covered Connie Mack III’s visit to Pensacola yesterday. The GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate was asked today did he really…
“Next Right Thing”
The “Next Right Thing†extended-day tutoring program is meeting or exceeding their goals to help under-performing elementary school students read at grade level, according to…
Occupy Protesters to Stand Before Jury
Due to a continuance filed on behalf of the prosecution, jury selection for Dr. Melody Castro and Rev. David Burden, the two who were arrested…
Top Avengers parodies
The Avengers theatrical release is today, and the film has received tremendous buzz. But these fans aren’t just talking about the movie while they wait…
Born to Learn
Today the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County will dedicate the third Born Learning Trail at Roger Scott Tennis Center sponsored by Baptist Health Care,…
Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year
Joshua Simmons, a second year third grade teacher at B.C. Russell Elementary School, was recently named the 2012 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2012….
Marine Memorial Bell to be Introduced
Blue Wahoos’ fans will be introduced to the Marine Memorial Bell at tonight’s game at the Maritime Stadium. The bell will be displayed outside the…
Outstanding Citizen Diplomats honored
The Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council recognized four women who have volunteered their time and energy to the International Visitor Leadership Program: Pensacola Councilwoman Maren DeWeese;…
Bad news for UWF graduates
No jobs for college grads. According to the latest from the Economic Policy Institute, unemployment for young college graduates was 10.4% in 2010 and the…
Connie Mack Attack
The frontline of a political campaign is not for the weak stomached. The scripts and variables are fluid. It can get awkward and painful to…
‘Trustees’ Approve Sale
After months of emotional debate on the subject, Escambia County commissioners put the issue to bed in about two minutes this afternoon. Acting as the…
Become a Florida Teacher
College graduates are still looking for jobs that relate to their bachelorâs degree, but theirs is still a way for these young adults to get…
100 jobs coming to Government Street
…don’t tell Pensacola City Council. Let’s hope the company doesn’t need any parking spaces or Bobby Switzer doesn’t own the building. Press Release: Enterprise Florida,…


