THE DEATH OF PENSACOLA’S RADIO STATION – WCOA WCOA is unique because it was owned by the City of Pensacola and broadcast from City Hall. For Sena and me, “Real News with…
Five Escambia schools named Rising Stars
Five ECPS schools have been recognized by the East Coast Technical Assistance Center as “Rising Stars.” The East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) is a non-profit Florida network that provides training, advocacy,…
Mayor Reeves will stay at City Hall
We dedicate ourselves to this work because we believe in the power of positive change. For me, there’s no greater fulfillment of seeing that change than serving as Mayor of my hometown….
More names of possible candidates for Congress
My phone has been ringing off the hook. Here are some new names of individuals debating whether to run for Congress Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons – extremely popular; the first sheriff…
Cumulus cuts local voices nationwide, drops ‘Real News’ and goes all syndicated
We were notified today after completing our show that Cumulus, the owner of WCOA, has made a corporate decision to drop local programming from stations around the country. Don Boyd, the Mobile…
Kohler may run for Congress
On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler shared he is considering running for Congress. “It’s funny you said that, boy; last night, I was getting lit…
Bonus Outtakes: DeSantis orders special election asap
Gov. Ron DeSantis posted on X: “Congratulations to the Floridians being appointed to key positions in the Trump Administration: Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Matt Gaetz, and Congressman Mike Waltz. I’ve instructed Secretary…
Daily Outtakes: Who runs for Matt Gaetz’s seat?
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General. Our congressman didn’t wait for the Senate’s confirmation and resigned from the House yesterday afternoon. At a press conference…
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House this afternoon. I have confirmed this with multiple sources. This starts the clock on a special election for his replacement. According to House Speaker…
Real News: Downtown Parking, Ice Flyers
Constituent & Parking Services Director Lissa Dees discusses the new website, ParkPensacola.com, and improvements to downtown city parking. The Pensacola Ice Flyers host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Owner Greg…
BREAKING: Trump to appoint Matt Gaetz his Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the U.S. Justice Department as his Attorney General. Official Announcement: It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of…
The Aftermath of ‘Devil in the Ditch’
In 2023, journalist Larrison Campbell returned to Greenville, Miss., to reexamine her grandmother’s murder and run down the many rumors about the case, including that her first cousin might have been the…
Breaking: FloridaWest hires new CEO
The FloridaWest Board of Directors has selected Chris Platé as its new Chief Executive Officer. Platé brings nearly 30 years of experience in economic development, leading initiatives that have created 7,000 new…
Breaking: NAS Pensacola getting first female CO
UPDATE: THE NAVY HAS CONFIRMED CAPT. NEWMAN IS THE FIRST FEMALE COMMANDING OFFICER OF NAS PENSACOLA. Capt. Terry ‘Village’ Shashaty will be relieved as the NAS Pensacola commanding officer during a change…
Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza planned
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, has announced the development of a Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza. The project will honor deputies who made the ultimate…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist Hospital buildings unsalvageable
The initial assessments show that Baptist Hospital’s campus in the E Street and Moreno Street neighborhood cannot be salvaged, including the hospital, medical tower, and an odd assortment of other buildings. A…
‘Devil in the Ditch’ returns to Greenville and ‘Real News’
One of my most popular podcasts is my 2023 interview with journalist Larrison Campbell about her podcast “Devil in the Ditch.” BACKGROUND: On June 13, 2003, Martha Dyer Campbell, 85, was found…
Real News: City update, AI @UWF, Tourism
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves talks about the poor condition of the old Baptist campus and the Strive to Thrive plan. UWF English Department Chair Dr. Kevin Scott discusses how the university prepares…
Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
Fifty years ago tomorrow, Karen Silkwood, a 28-year-old plutonium plant worker, died in a fatal crash in Oklahoma. She was reportedly on her way to meet an investigative reporter with The New…
The Oyster Alliance supports coastal restoration
A new partnership in the Pensacola region is ensuring oysters consumed in local restaurants are recycled to support future coastal restoration projects in Pensacola and Perdido Bays. In August, the Pensacola and…
