Author: Rick Outzen
Tebow has Broncos believing in miracles
The Denver Post’s Mark Kiszla has his take on yet another comeback by Denver QB Tim Tebow. Best quote is from Bronco cornerback: “Don’t flipping…
Former AAU chief investigated for sexual abuse
Memphis police have opened an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against former American Amateur Association President Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd. Police officials said they were…
Grades on last night’s GOP debate
Newt Gingrich did well, Romney not so much. Perry is lost his mojo entirely, looks like Will Ferrell playing GW. The Daily Beast grades the…
Escambia County loses in House redistricting
The proposed new Florida House districts have the new boundaries shifting with the population to the east. Matt “Baby” Gaetz loses south Santa Rosa County…
Man Condemned to Death in Conn. Home Invasion
Last year, when I did TLC special on home invasion, this was the other case covered in the show. A jury condemned a Connecticut man…
Economy continues to drag down Obama approval rating
CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit shows that only 41 percent of Americans think President Barack Obama has performed his job…
Daily Beast picks the Week’s Best Longreads
From the king of all real-estate scams to the strange divisiveness of Tim Tebow (“On the most (curious, complicated, downright strange) polarizing athlete of our…
Wahoos Welcome Riggleman
Everybody had known about it all week, but that didn’t seem to damped the excitement surrounding the official announcement of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ manager….
Second Seinfeld performance added
Due to record sales this morning, a second performance has been added to Seinfeld’s stop in Pensacola. Tickets are now available for the 9:30 p.m….
FCAT: “They are defending a test that has no accountabilityâ€
Marion Brady on the Washington Post blog relayed an email from a friend : A School Board member from one of the largest school systems…
More on Pensacola Village shootings
An investigation continues into a double shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Pensacola, and four people initially questioned as potential suspects have been released. Meanwhile,…
Commissioner Grinch
Before getting down to official business, Escambia County Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson took a moment to crush a child’s vision of Christmas and blow the…
Group Urges Truth in Labels
News flash -Â Tropicana Cherry Twister is not made with real cherries, Betty Crocker Carrot Cake is not made with real carrots and Baby Fresh…
Bondi complies with drug test…for Daily Show
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ready when Comedy Central reporter Aasif Mandvi approached her after her press conference yesterday. “You supported the TANF drug test…
Raw Video: Officers Respond to Va Tech Shooting
Virginia Tech officials said a police officer and another person were shot and killed on the school’s campus Thursday and the university locked down the…
Newt Gingrich: “I never favored cap and trade.” – PolitiFact
The Truth-Meter at PolitiFact has caught GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich in fib. Three years ago, he went on television with Nancy Pelosi and preached…
County Denies Veolia
Even after the vote, Escambia County Commissioners were conflicted in their decision to send Veolia packing. “I’m just torn, honestly,†said Commissioner Gene Valentino. “Well,…
Local Kids to Learn Sailing
Kids participating in city youth programs next summer may get the opportunity to learn to sail. The City of Pensacola’s Neighborhood Services Department is partnering…
Time’s Archive of the Well Said
No Protest sign embodied the momentum of the Arab Spring like “Walk like an Egyptian” (used during an August protest…
Messer low bidder on city attorney contract
Jim Messer’s law firm is being recommended by Mayor Ashton Hayward to become the city attorney, moving him from interim status. He is the low…
