Author: Rick Outzen
Video: Iowa Caucus wrap up
And the winners are: Romney and Santorum Republican presidential contenders Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney were effectively tied in the party’s first nominating contest in…
Assigned Seating for the TDC
The Escambia County Commission will be asked Thursday to approve updated designations for members of the Tourist Development Council. The TDC, according to state statute,…
Being fat takes the fun out of being a kid…
So does being the fat kid in commercials! Anti-obesity advertisements from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta have sparked controversy in Georgia: the ads don’t offer any…
Video: Mt. Rainer shooting suspect a vet
The body of the shooting suspect Benjamin Barnes was recovered in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park. Debbye Turner Bell reports. Source: CBS
Video: Newt calls Mitt a liar
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells Bob Schieffer and Norah O’Donnell that opponent Mitt Romney is a “liar,” but he would still support him over…
Help the Homeless
Every year EscaRosa Coalition of the Homeless (ECOH) conducts the “U Count” Point-In-Time Homeless survey, counting the homeless population in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties….
TEAM Santa Rosa update
TEAM staff is continuing to work with representatives from Project Vortex- a company that could bring in excess of 700 jobs to Santa Rosa County….
Irish bookies give edge to Romney
Irish betting company Paddy Power have made Mitt Romney the favourite for today’s Iowa caucus. The former Massachusetts governor is available at Evens with his…
Video: Busey & Haggard swap wives
The debut of Celebrity Wife Swap is sure to be a doozy! Ted Haggard and Gary Busey exchange women and even a few secrets in…
US Airways expands into Pensacola
US Airways announced today that it will expand service for its customers in Pensacola, Fla. by launching daily, nonstop service to Reagan National Airport following…
Baptist Hospital starts $1.9 million Emergency Department Construction
PENSACOLA, FL (Jan. 3, 2012) – Baptist Hospital, the flagship facility for Baptist Health Care, has initiated a $1,897,000 construction project for its Emergency Department…
A happier new year for the 7 percent
Yesterday, Florida’s minimum wage went up 36 cents for 2012. 253,000 Florida workers earn  at or below minimum wage. That’s 7 percent of all hourly…
Official report on clinic fire
At 12:58 a.m. on January 1, 2012 the Pensacola Fire Department was called to a structure fire at the Community Health Care Center located at…
Abortion clinic ablaze
A “suspicious” fire has heavily damaged the American Family Planning Clinic on 9th Avenue. Fire crews responded to the alarm at 1 a.m. this morning….
Commissioners at the Rodeo
After losing his job following a brief and controversial stint with the Escambia County Equestrian Center, Forrest Gibbs is suing three county commissioners. The officials,…
Could Jordan Help Stop the Violence?
Last week the release of the old school Nike Air Jordan Concords sparked a considerable deal of violence nationwide. In the nearly thirty year history…
Elections Office Extended Hours Jan. 3
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for citizens who want to register to vote…
A More ‘Walkable, Bikeable’ Pensacola
An environmental group will implore the Pensacola City Council to implement policies that foster a more sustainable city. Sustainable Gulf Coast/Pensacola 350 will present A…
Video from Buddy’s: Shows Donson on the ground
We live in the age of smartphones that can record anything. These two videos were taken on Friday after Robert Donson was shot outside of…
Escambia County upgrades radio system
Despite protests from the daily newspaper and others who love police scanners, Escambia County went live on Dec. 11 with the new Digital Project 25…


