Author: Rick Outzen
Aaron Lewis Concert ticket giveaway
Do you want to see Aaron Lewis Feb. 1st at the Saenger? The IN is giving away two tickets to the show, so hopefully you…
Are black children the problem with Escambia County public schools?
No, the problem is the Escambia County Public School District hasn’t figured out how to teach African-American children. Give or take a percentage point, 40%…
Mother Jones: White House pressured scientists to underestimate BP spill
BP misled the public on the volume of crude spewing from the Deepwater Horizon wellhead into the Gulf of Mexico. They wanted people to believe…
Just in time for GOP Presidential Primary
Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed January 22 – 28, 2012 as “Hazardous Materials Awareness Week†in Florida. Joining Governor Scott in commemorating the educational week…
Escambia County Introduces New BCC Agenda Tools
(Press Release) — Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver is pleased to announce new additions to the County’s website, www.myescambia.com, which allows residents easier access to…
Deadline for Absentee Ballots
Wednesday, Jan. 25 is the deadline to request your absentee ballot to be mailed for the Presidential primary election, Tuesday, Jan. 31. After Wednesday you…
Escambia County Public School District ranked 44th in Florida
Out of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County ranked 44th, placing it in the bottom third of the state-even though it got a B…
Gallery Night on Friday, Jan. 27
The first Gallery Night of 2012 kicks off Friday, January 27th from 5pm to midnight in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Pensacola. Immensely popular…
Video: Gingrich says Establishment “right to be worried”
Fresh from his South Carolina primary victory, Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says “Establishment” should fear his nomination. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Undeterred by the Gingrich’s victory,…
Florida and Pensacola Unemployment rates continue to drop
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2011 was 9.9 percent, the lowest since April 2009 when the rate was 9.7 percent. This represented 913,000…
Nick star films video in Pensacola
LaTangela Newsom, best known for her role on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Taina†where she co-costarred as “Maritzaâ€â€¦the arch nemesis to the title character, has filmed…
Health challenges in wake of BP oil disaster
Video on the health challenges faced by Gulf Coast residents in the wake of the BP Oil Disaster:
Odds on Gingrich winning
Following Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina, Europe’s largest betting company Paddy Power is today sweating over its decision on Friday to pay out early…
Luncheon with Lawmakers, or Tallahassee Wish List
Earlier this month, state legislators from northwest Florida visited Pensacola for a bite to eat and a sit-down with the local business community. The 2012…
Arrest Log Jan. 20
The following suspects were charged with felonies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Edward Allen, 36,…
Legendary singer Etta James has died
Etta James, whose hits such as “At Last” and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” top the charts, died from complications with leukemia. She was…
Obama: “Let’s Stay Together”
Obama sang the Al Green classic during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in New York City, with Green himself in the audience.
New Book on Trader Jon
My friend James Dickerson has written a new book, “Trader Jon’s: Cradle of U.S. Naval Aviation.†It’s a history of one the most famous bars…
16 Policies to Rebuild Middle Class
Center for American Progress released of list of 16 policy ideas to help rebuild the middle class that should also become part of the national…
