Category: Politics
Italy wins again, one race away from American Magic knockout
As the sun sets on day two, the points table shows Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia, after scoring double race wins, just one…
Top Five Stories of the Week: Pam, Jeff, Owens and millions of dollars
Based on our web stats, readers spent the most time reading articles about Pam Childers, Jeff Bergosh, former county aide Jonathan Owens and the millions…
The official American Magic report on Day 1
Press Release: American Magic Fights Hard On Day 1 of Semi-Finals But Luna Rossa Edges Ahead The opening day of the Semi-Final stage of the…
American Magic falls in second race, down 0-2
The second race of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals between NYYC American Magic and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli brought another thrilling battle on the waters…
American Magic fails to maintain lead, loses first race
The Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals kicked off in Barcelona today, with American Magic facing off against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in an intense and closely…
Top Podcasts: Childers, Bergosh, Indoor Sports
This past week, we had 24 guests on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen. The most played podcasts concerned County Clerk Pam Childers, the proposed…
Daily Outtakes: Bellview Middle student arrested for social media threat
Yesterday afternoon, law enforcement arrested a Bellview Middle School student, age 11, in connection with a Friday social media threat against Escambia County public schools….
Real News: Anna Ryan, Jason on the Emmys and Take Stock in Kids
GBHS junior Anna Ryan cohosted today. We talked with ABC News entertainment reporter Jason Nathanson about the Emmys and with Walker Wilson about the Palafox…
Sample ballots now available
As Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender and his staff prepare for the 2024 General Election, voters can now access their sample ballots online. To view…
Breaking: American Magic faces Italy in America’s Cup semi-finals
NYYC American Magic will take on Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the highly anticipated Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final, a first-to-five match race series set to…
Daily Outtakes: Outzen connection to NYT bureau chief
The New York Times has established a bureau in Ho Chi Minh City. It will be led by Damien Cave. In August 2009, Damien, who…
Real News: AI takes cyberstalking to new level
Today, I talked with Sena Maddison, Jim Ryan, Leslie Perrino, Allison Hill, and Brad Garrett. Brad Garrett segment: The FBI arrested a Plymouth, Mass man…
Inweekly: Fall Festival Guide
Cover Story: The calendar says fall is right around the corner—even if the thermostat doesn’t agree. But locally, you can usually tell summer is over…
Project SEARCH ribbon cutting Sept. 20 at Santa Rosa Medical Center
Thanks to the opening of Project SEARCH on the Santa Rosa Medical Center campus, young adults with disabilities now have access to a new job…
Daily Outtakes: Pam cuts check for Foo Foo Fest
After my Wednesday interview with David Bear about how County Clerk Pam Childers had put the popular Foo Foo Festival in jeopardy by refusing to…
Real News: From Childers to American Magic to the Debate
In another fast-paced show, I spoke with David Bear, Tom Pace, Geoffrey Skelley, Chip Simmons, Will Kennedy, and Eric Gilmore.
County Facilities to Close at 5 p.m. due to Potential Severe Weather
Escambia County offices and facilities will close at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, due to potential severe weather. Evening meetings or activities scheduled for…
Escambia Children’s Trust owes City $1.8 million
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced on Monday on my radio show, “Real News with Rick Outzen,” and at his weekly press conference that he will let…
Hurricane Francine update [podcast]
The 7 am NOAA advisory: A faster northeastward motion is expected today, and Francine is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana within the warning area…
Daily Outtake: Pam looks to cancel Foo Foo Fest [podcast]
County Clerk Pam Childers has refused to cut checks to the nonprofits and cultural organizations trying to book performers and other events for Foo Foo…





















