Author: Rick Outzen
Email from Romania, not Hungary
Hello! We are some of the protesters who express their points of view on the streets of Bucharest.  We want the world to know  that we see…
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties lag behind in AP exams
The Flordia Department of Education released an announcement that for the third year in a row, Florida had the highest percentage of high school graduates…
Downtown Pensacola parking goes solar
February 7, 2012 –Downtown Pensacola is bringing parking into the 21st Century with the Park First Plan, a comprehensive strategy that includes a customer-friendly meter…
Donation Drive for Waterfront Mission
Every Wednesday (including today) throughout the month of February you can drop off donations for Waterfront Mission at Hillcrest Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to…
Escambia County Recognized by FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) presented Escambia County with a plaque in recognition of the County’s participation and success in the National Flood Insurance…
Through the WRAP Program, Escambia County Jail Inmates are Reading to Their Children
(Press Release) – Women who volunteer to participate in the WRAP Program (Women’s Reentry Assistance Program) at the Escambia County Jail can now read books to…
Black Man, White Robes
There’s a big difference between Daryl Davis and some of the friends he’s made over the years. He’s black and they were in the Klan….
CRA’s Backdoor?
Pensacola City Council members are once again split on what Mayor Ashton Hayward can and cannot—and should or should not—do. The familiar debate over the…
Brazilian steakhouse opens Friday
Rodizio Gril will open its doors in downtown Pensacola on Friday, Feb. 10. It’s located one block from the Civic Center on Gregory Street,at the…
Arrest Log Feb. 7
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Roger Bradley Boswell, 53,…
United Way Adds George Coolbaugh to Organization
United Way of Escambia County has named George Coolbaugh as the organization’s new volunteer and community engagement manager. Coolbaugh is filling the position after Pamela…
BP ready to settle 600 lawsuits
Reuters reports that BP is saying its ready to vigorously fight its legal issues in court. However, buried in the article is a report that…
Last Call?
Pensacola officials are eyeing a lawsuit against the owners of Tom, Ann, Buddy’s. The corner bar has earned a nefarious reputation over the years and,…
A Good Question ’bout Downton Abbey:
Why would Republican Conservatives be the ones to want to cut funding to PBS right when it’s “delivering such a soothing message about the benevolent…
Arrest Log Feb. 6
The following suspects were charged with felonies Sunday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Jason Craig Chafin, 30,…
All Aboard?
Will Amtrak’s Sunset Limited passenger train service once again travel through Pensacola? City officials would like to see that happen. During today’s Pensacola City Council…
Fire on Gregory St.
The Pensacola Fire Department was called to 2019 W. Gregory St. at 1:36 a.m. and the first truck arrived at 1:41 a.m. to find the…
NW Florida lawmakers love manure
When the fertilizer industry needs someone to co-sponsor a bill to keep it from being regulated, they only have to look to the Northwest Florida…
Settlement possible in BP massive lawsuit
UPI is reporting that there is still a chance BP will reach settlements with the federal government and the affected states before the Feb. 27…
Tom, Ann, Buddy’s Foreclosure?
Pensacola City Council on Monday, will take up the issue of filing a lawsuit against the owners of Tom, Ann, Buddy’s. Frequently attracting the attention…
