Author: Rick Outzen
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…
Buzz: Aronberg to run for Palm Beach State Attny
Former Democratic FL State Senator Dave Aronberg will announce his candidacy tomorrow to succeed outgoing Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe. McAuliffe announced yesterday…
Restoring Reefs in the Bayou
Oyster reefs enjoy a multi-tasked existence. Not only do they provide habitat for future oyster populations, the reefs also facilitate a cleaner aquatic environment. Once…
Arrest Log Jan. 18
The following suspects were charged with felonies Tuesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Christopher John Babcock, 27,…
Boos for Bondi
I’m writing weekly for the website Florida Voices. My columns are published every Wednesday. My latest on Pam Bondi and BP – http://www.floridavoices.com/columns/rick-outzen/bondi-sides-bp-against-gulf-coast-businesses-citizens
Global Academy isn’t global
The new shining star of the Escambia County Public School District is the Global Learning Academy….the old one was Warrington Middle and we know how…
Oliver Goes On EDATE With Women
The salad was light and the tea was sweet, but conversation waded immediately into deeper waters: politics. That’s the way the League of Women Voters…
Arrest Log Jan. 17
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Carl Black, 24, 7500…
Ferry Pass Elementary and UWF Unite
The University of West Florida and Ferry Pass Elementary held their signing ceremony this morning at 9 a.m. in the school’s library. Spirits were high…
The Doctor Is In
The GuLF STUDY—a federal exploration into possible health impacts following the 2010 oil spill—is heading south for another tour. “Just Florida this time,†said Dr….
Christian travel agency tries get Casey Anthony to leave state
We got this weird email today: Dear Sir/Madam, It has recently come to our attention that accused child murderer Casey Anthony has taken residence in…
County Commission primaries – Robertson, May, Archer lead in funds
The Escambia County Commission candidates are gearing up for the Republican and Democrat primaries. The District 1 Republican primary has incumbent Wilson Robertson, who has…
Morgan outraises Powell, builds war chest
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan raised over $17,000 in the last quarter of 2011 for his re-election campaign. Republican opponent John Powell received $12,850 and…
“There’s no better way to celebrate Dr. King than to do something on behalf of others”
The President remembered Martin Luther King Jr. today with a call to service: “There’s nobody who can’t serve. Nobody who can’t help somebody else. And…
Paterno: I didn’t know how to handle sex abuse
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno made his first public statements since being fired in the wake of a child sex scandal. As Maurice…
Santorum: I’m a threat to the GOP establishment
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum tells Bob Schieffer why he thinks Mitt Romney is just a part-time conservative, and why he views himself as an “anti-establishment”…
NAACP: Why we march
From Benjamin Todd Jealous, President & CEO, NAACP Each year on this day, we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr….
Bondi goes after attorneys representing those hurt by BP disaster
Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a brief in the multi-district oil spill proceedings in New Orleans challenging a plan to take hundreds of millions…
Arrest Log
The following suspects were charged with felonies Friday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Christopher Daniel Bryant, 28,…
Huntsman Out
According to the Times Caucus, Jon Huntsman will announce today that that he is ending his bid for the Republican presidential nomination and endorsing Romney….
