Author: Rick Outzen
Buzz: Coby to be named new council executive
The word circulating at lunch today is former City Manager Al Coby has support on the Pensacola City Council to be their council executive. Not…
Clark Partington opens Tallahassee office
Press Release: The law firm of Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse has opened an office in Tallahassee, Florida, located at 106 East College…
Jury selection on civil case against Santa Rosa Co. Sheriff
Jury selection began today in U.S. District Court in Pensacola on a case filed against Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall and 12 others. Bobby…
‘Super’ could be super
This movie has the potential to be next “Napoleon Dynamite” or “Juno.” This low-budget movie was filmed in Shreveport, La. Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) is…
Iowa Caucus: You have to be kidding
There were fewer votes cast (16,892) in the Iowa GOP caucus than the 2010 Pensacola Mayoral election. Here are the official results from the Iowa…
What is true impact GOP convention?
The St. Pete Times questions the true impact of the 2012 Republican National Convention on Tampa, which the party chairman says will be four times…
Jay Doctors request leaves
NorthEscambia.com reports that less than two weeks after their private medical practice office was raided by federal authorities, two Jay doctors have requested leaves of…
This Week’s Top MuckReads
Here are this week’s top 10 must-read stories from #MuckReads, ProPublica’s ongoing collection of the best watchdog journalism. Read more.
This Week’s Best Reads
From Germany’s reluctance to lead Europe out of economic crisis to the cultural impact of ‘Friday Night Lights,’ The Daily Beast picks the best journalism…
Buzz: Deluna Fest lands big act
Scott Mitchell called to say that DeLuna Fest has signed its headliner and will be announcing it next week. No amount of beers could pry…
Iowa GOP debate recap
NBC gives this analysis of the GOP presidential debate at the Iowa State Fair: “t wasn’t a good night for the entire Republican Party, especially…
Bondi under fire
Miami Herald reports that Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing a management crisis replete with allegations of old-fashioned political interference in cases and a…
Discovery Saturday: PB2Y Coronado
Press Release: As part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will present “Discovery Saturday: PB2Y Coronado†at 10 a.m. on…
Florida Chamber honors Rep. Ingram
Press Release: Today Representative Ingram received the Florida Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Advocate Award for his work in the 2011 legislative session in support of…
City Budget: It’s Jobs
by Jeremy Morrison– Along with every other elected official on Earth, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has vowed to focus on the economy. To this end,…
Wahoos announce schedule
Press Release: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos today announced the team’s 2012 inaugural season schedule. The Blue Wahoos begin the season on April 5th with a…
The Ed Show today
Mike Papantonio and I have been asked to do The Ed Show, the syndicated radio version, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mike is…
Council President emails delayed
I was copied on the following email that I received at 7:59 a.m.: From: “Maren Deweese” <MDeweese@ci.pensacola.fl.us> Date: August 11, 2011 7:59:36 AM CDT To:…
City Budget: Hayward’s Green Goals
by Jeremy Morrison— The Pensacola area has an abundance of natural beauty. White sands, screaming sunsets and the emerald waters’ seductive fade into the deep…
County pushes for I-10 exit for Beulah
NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is asking the federal government to expedite approval of a new I-10 exit in Beulah. The exit would serve a northern…
