Real News: Movie reviews, DNC recap and more

Jason reviews new movies hitting theatres, including “Blink Twice” and “The Crow.” He also shares his thoughts about what’s streaming, including “Incoming” and “The Murder…

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City updates: American Magic, Economic Development

Port Director Clark Merritt gives an update on American Magic and the schedule for the America’s Cup races. Erica Grancagnolo discusses the importance of IHMC…

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Daily Outtakes: Governor, please appoint Ashlee

Update – 6:45 a.m.: State Rep. Alex Andrade is also on board. He actually called Tallahassee yesterday. UPDATE – 6:20 a.m.: Mayor D.C. Reeves texted…

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Real News with Rick Outzen hits 3,700-interview milestone

Today, we hit the 3,700-interview milestone with “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA. The show began August 9, 2021, and runs weekdays from 7…

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Breaking: Blue Wahoos giving away Taylor Swift concert tickets

Just received: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are giving away two tickets to Taylor Swift’s October 25 concert at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans as…

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Real News: ‘Blackface,’ Chip’s Endorsement and more

Mark Zubaly, the architect behind the “blackface” mailer, had to pay $50,000 to settle a defamation lawsuit in Santa Rosa County. Attorney Alex Andrade has…

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Mayor on 24 for ’24

Shortly after the beginning of the year, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves unveiled his top priorities for the city, calling them his “24 for ’24.” They…

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Vote for Perdido Key and Pensacola in Southern Living poll

Voting for Southern Living’s The South’s Best 2025 Awards is now open, and Visit Pensacola is inviting destination visitors and residents to vote. Current area…

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See New Palafox concepts

Mayor D.C. Reeves unveiled the conceptual designs for the New Palafox project, which he called “the largest investment in our iconic downtown street in the…

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Real News: Books, NIL, Chilean workers and People’s Law

Explore ranked Pensacola as the #4 U.S. destination for book lovers, thanks to the Books By the Bay Festival and Open Books.  Scott Satterwhite, co-founder…

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Best Cities for Book Lovers: Pensacola ranks #4

While the Escambia County School Board has made our area infamous for removing books from our public school libraries and classrooms, Explore has ranked Pensacola…

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Reeves touts new lease [podcast]

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves reviewed the analysis done by his finance director, Amy Lovoy, of the 2022 lease…

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Daily Outtakes: Inspired 2022 deal vs. Inspired 2024 deal

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves repeatedly has pointed out that the ground lease that his team has worked out with Inspired Communities of Florida is much…

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Brahier, Reeves have different views of Inspired lease

Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier expressed her concerns about the project proposed by Inspired Communities of Florida for the Community Maritime Park on “Real News with Rick…

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The Legacy of Patrick Emmanuel, Sr.

On “Real News with Rick Outzen,” Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon firm president Wes Reeder discussed the legacy of Patrick Emmanuel Sr., who passed away at…

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Making ST Engineering jobs more local

At the press conference, Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed his phone call with ST Engineering leadership this morning. “I’ve asked them by Sept. 1 that they…

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Brahier still has questions about Inspired project

Pensacola City Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier still has questions about the ground lease that would allow Inspired Communities of Florida build on parcel 5 at the…

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Mayor: ‘Confusion’ and ‘predatory’ practices of private lots

Mayor D.C. Reeves continued to pressure private parking lot owners and operators during his weekly press conference, asserting that some are using confusion to make…

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Reeves and private parking lots

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the new Florida law that requires companies managing private parking lots to…

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Daily Outtakes: Why the YMCA is on Intendencia

In this week’s Outtakes, I write about the bad decisions made by politicians and local boards that have had consequences. Read Bad Decisions Hurt. I…

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