Author: Rick Outzen
Arrest Log March 7
FELONY ARRESTS ESCAMBIA COUNTY The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals….
Baptist Health Care bonds rated BBB+ and outlook upgraded to stable
Business Wire reports that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the following Baptist Health Care Corporation’s (BHCC) outstanding debt: –$152,662,000 Escambia County,…
In 9 years, Escambia School District General Fund Reserves grew 377%
I reviewed the past 9 years to see how the Escambia County School District has grown General Fund Reserves under both Malcolm Thomas and his…
100 Years of Marine Aviation
May 22 will mark the centennial birthday of Marine Aviation. In celebration, Marines are raising funds for a memorial to honor those that have served…
Citizen speaks out against Beach Plan B
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, I implore you to stop these recently announced stall tactics that you are a perpetrating upon the citizens of Escambia…
Arrest Log March 6
The following suspects were charged with felonies Sunday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Telah Ann Bartels, 47,…
How did School District grow reserves by 177% in two years?
We know that local governments have struggled these past two years as property taxes have fallen and other revenues have declined. Salaries have been frozen,…
Gulf Coast Claims Facility shutting down
The Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the BP contractor that handles the claims from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, has announced on its website that if the…
Crestview Police Major indicted for racketeering and much more
The City of Crestview appears to be falling apart. The State Attorney’s office has announced that Major Joseph E. Floyd has been indicted for racketeering….
Blue Wahoos’ Family-Friendly Plans
The Blue Wahoos are offering affordable family ticket plans for the upcoming summer with the sale of Mini Plans and Kid’s Club memberships that are…
Mayor Seeks Public Input on Budget
Pensacola residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the city’s proposed budget tomorrow. Mayor Ashton Hayward is hosting a public input session at…
CafePress predicts Santorum wins Ohio
CafePress.com is an e-commerce platform for user-designed merchandise. Since November, CafePress has been tracking 2012 election presidential candidate support via The Meter graphs. With an…
Safe Spring Break Driving
Spring Break traffic will be here before you know it. As a safety procaution, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wants to remind you to…
Bonfire Jam Tickets on Sale March 8
The Bonfire Jam tickets will be on sale, Thursday, March 8 at bonfirejam.com. General admission tickets are $37.50, reserved premium are $50, and special addition…
Pensacola: Home of Pensacola Parking Syndrome
We are famous for our parking…what I described as “parking prairies” seven years ago. The “Pensacola Parking Syndrome” is a term of the trade used…
Bookies favor Romney on Super Tuesday
With the Republican presidential candidates gearing up for Super Tuesday, Paddy Power have installed former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney as the favourite to win…
First Navy Bank coming downtown
Justin Beck is reporting in his weekly newsletter that First Navy Bank is building a new branch in downtown Pensacola’s core area.
Arrest Log March 5
The following suspects were charged with felonies Saturday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Robert Charles Allen, 50,…
We’ve got a portable for that. West side needs classrooms
The Escambia County School District has 475 portables that have 3,487 student stations, according to documents received by the IN via a public information request….
ProFlowers drops ads on Limbaugh show
ProFlowers is the latest advertiser to drop its advertising with Rush Limbaugh. From its Facebook page: “Mr. Limbaugh’s recent comments went beyond political discourse to…
