The IN, like all of Pensacola, lost a dear friend Friday.
Category: News
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 Legislative Luncheon—sponsored by area chambers of commerce—was…
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 73.
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 in American history—and a tribute to all…
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 the reef is inhabited, the oysters will…
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 well that has turned out. Last night…
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 prefer it. Today, the League enjoyed lunch…
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 and there was cake too. “This project…
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. Dale Sandler, as she prepared for her…
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 Port St. Lucie, Florida. Our office is…
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 raised $56K to-date, against challenger Jesse Casey…
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 spent most of it. As of Dec….
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 Dubois reports, Paterno says he “didn’t feel…
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” candidate. Source: CBS
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. – a hero to generations of Americans….
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 of dollars from the individual and business…
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. MORE
Ringling’s Elephant in the Room
Why weren’t they beating the inflatable elephant? “We wanna keep it, you know, family friendly,†said Tracy Patton, of PETA. “Keep a gentle visual.†Hunkered on the corner of Chase Street and…