Author: Rick Outzen
Arrest Log March 13
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Rachelle Dawn Adair, 19,…
Audits finds problems with School District and its handling of federal funds
Here is a story that the News Journal probably won’t print. The Federal Audit of the Escambia Public School District had major findings on how…
Waterfront Mission Building Needs a Makeover
The Waterfront Mission is often putting others before its needs, but time and wear has taken a toll on the Fort Walton Beach mission’s roof…
HUD gives money for homeless efforts in the area
Escarosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc. is getting $31,342 for HMIS Expansion2 and the South Santa Rosa Interfaith Ministries, Inc. $146,632 for Santa Rosa Permanent…
Keep Reading
The IN has already reported on ECARE’s tutoring program and its good results (ricksblog.biz/good-report-card-for-ecare). It’s encouraging to see how a weekly 45 minute tutoring session…
Evers may still end up in District 1
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford shared that there isn’t enough population in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties to create one Florida Senate district. He said…
Buzz: Pastor May picks up packet to run for School Superintendent
Rev. Lutimothy May picked up this afternoon a packet from the Supervisor of Elections office to file for the Superintendent of Schools. May ran unsuccessfully…
Gulf Coast Kid’s House Adds to Staff
In response to the increased number of reports seen at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House, the GCKH recently hired a child abuse prevention coordinator. Angela…
Emerald Coast Tours Downtown
Downtown Pensacola just got a little cooler. As downtown adds more lively retail to the area, Emerald Coast Tours is ready to help you explore….
School Board to hear about natural gas buses
Six months after Mayor Ashton Hayward asked School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas to consider natural gas fueled buses, Thomas is finally presented the idea to the…
Gulf Shores settles with BP for $6.5 million
Gulf Shores has settled with BP to the tune of $6.5 million to cover any future financial losses to the city due to the 2010…
Fine-tuning Suter numbers
A friend emailed me that, according to Ron Peacock – school district’s Director of Facilities Planning, the $21 million price tag for the new A.K….
Library Closing, Beginning New Chapter
The West Florida Public Library’s main branch, located at 200 W. Gregory St. downtown Pensacola, will close temporarily in connection with the ongoing construction of…
Saenger Theatre Goes Green
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day (not to mention Earth Day next month), The Saenger Theatre is changing over 400 marquee light bulbs from…
Surveying the Spill
What was the impact of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Escambia County? How did it impact residents and businesses? What were the…
Tweeting March Madness
I will be tweeting the first day of March Madness (Thursday, March 15) from New York Nick’s. Yes, I figured out how to make watching…
Local says Yes to the Dress
A local Gulf Breeze woman, Cara Duncan, will be appearing on the Friday, March 16th episode of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. This…
Good Cause, Good Food
Support the Gulf Breeze Rotary at the Seventh Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shoreline Park. Tickets…
Arrest Log March 12
The following suspects were charged with felonies Saturday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Justin Allan Archer, 22,…
Santorum leads AL day before voting
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy appeared with Mitt Romney on Fox and Friends this morning live from Mobile at the Whistle Stop Bar and Grill. Newt Gingrich…
