Dr. Marcas Bamman has received a $7.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a clinical trial to determine how people age 60 and older (Rick Outzen?) attain the…
Mayor postpones Bruce Beach grand opening, bacteria issue
At his press conference this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that the Department of Health has discovered a high bacteria count in the run-off from a stormwater outlet near Bruce Beach. The…
A preview of Mayor D.C. Reeves weekly press conference
Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold his weekly press conference this morning to discuss the future of Baptist Hospital’s former campus on E Street. He understands the loss of those living near the…
CDC responds, Escambia Children’s Trust program untested
cThe program is based on the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. Inweekly asked the CDC to explain the model. The program is focused on the mental and physical health…
Tropical Update: How the latest development may impact us
Once again, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore will give us an update at 7 a.m. on “Real News with Rick Outzen.” County meteorologist Scottlin Williams subbed for Eric. She says…
Daily Outtakes: Brendan Kelly continues to rise
Last week, Dr. Brendan Kelly officially began his appointment as only the third president of the Arkansas State University System. Dr. Kelly has a Pensacola connection. From 2013 to 2017, he was…
Real News: Natural gas advantages and more
Pensacola Energy’s John Scanlon offers tips for natural gas customers for before, during and after a storm. And the full show: Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Eric Gilmore, Wes Moreno, John Scanlon,…
Snack Stock 2024 helps Ascension Sacred Heart cancer patients
PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its second annual Snack Stock, a community-wide snack collection drive to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers. Its branches begin accepting snack donations from the community,…
Pet Saturday: Danetoberfest, Important Walk, Free Rabies Shots, Empty the Shelter
8th Annual Danetoberfest The lovable giants of Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) are back for the 8th Annual Danetoberfest, bringing all the slobbery kisses you can handle! Join us on Saturday,…
County offers $10K signing bonus for paramedics
Om “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, I interviewed County Administrator Wes Moreno. He mentioned the signing bonus offer. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for…
School Board Members Shielded in Book Fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge last week shielded Escambia County School Board members from having to testify in a legal battle about the removal…
More Tropical Developments to Watch
We will have Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore on “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7 a.m. UPDATE Eric Gilmore: “This one’s just a mess. Even Mobile Weather, Saturday, God…
Daily Outtakes: Did Salzman campaign make an in-kind donation
A review of State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s campaign spending in August uncovered what appears not to have been for her campaign. Instead, they may have been in-kind contributions to District 4 county…
Top Posts – Week ending 9/28/24
1. Buzz: St. Joseph Church debate over political banner Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church has a banner urging people to vote “No” on Amendment 4. Some parishioners have started a petition to…
Podcast: Our Hurricane Helene coverage
WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” covered Hurricane Helene from Monday, Sept. 23 – when it was only a tropical disturbance, to Friday, Sept. 27 – after Hurricane Helene made landfall as…
Real News: Megalopolis, Four Winds, UWF and more
I apologize for not uploading these interviews until today. My Friday was filled with other projects. Francis Ford Coppola’s new movie “Megalopolis” – is it a mega love fest, or a Megaflopolis?…
Inweekly: Top Stories – 9/26/24
WINNERS & LOSERS American Magic, a Global Learning Academy teacher, five Escambia County students and a FDEP whistleblower made the Winners column, but who are the Losers? Read more. Kinsella Chosen Mayor…
Dr. Saunders shares her SOU notes
Because of Hurricane Helene, Dr. Martha Saunders, the president of the University of Florida, did not give her State of the University address on Sept. 26. However, she shared her thoughts with…
Florida Starts Recovery After Monster Storm
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the…
Escambia County teams head to Madison County
Teams from Escambia County Emergency Operations and the Sheriff’s Office have headed to Madison County to help with recovery efforts. Madison County is east of Tallahassee and has a population of 18,519….