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American Magic knocked out America’s Cup

Posted on September 19, 2024

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after a last race against NYYC American Magic. “Real…

Daily Outtakes: Day of truth for American Magic

Posted on September 19, 2024

Riding a three-win streak, Pensacola’s American Magic has two more races today to make the finals for the rights to challenge New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup. Italy’s Luna Rossa team…

Real News: Global Health, Argo Football and more

Posted on September 18, 2024

UWF alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright are investing in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health housed in the Usha Kundu,…

Landrum 5K coming in October

Posted on September 18, 2024

Runners, walkers, and all those passionate about mental health are invited to join the Second Annual LandrumHR 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. from the LandrumHR…

IMPACT 100 names finalists

Posted on September 18, 2024

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, is pleased to announce the fifteen grant finalists selected for 2024. Twelve of the fifteen nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $100,670 at the IMPACT…

American Magic wins Race 7, closing gap to 4-3

Posted on September 18, 2024

From America’s Cup – Race recap. At the start, with the wind still marginal but above the baseline of 6.5 knots, Luna Rossa (Italy) enters and easily crosses to head out to…

Kinsella on leadership and culture

Posted on September 18, 2024

On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, new City Administrator Tim Kinsella discussed what he learn when he chaired Mayor Reeves’ transition team in 2023. “I found with the people of…

American Magic wins Race 6

Posted on September 18, 2024

From American Magic: NYYC American Magic delivered a crucial victory in Race 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals, stunning Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and narrowing the series deficit to 4-2. With…

Daily Outtakes: How did Kinsella get the job?

Posted on September 18, 2024

Since Kerrith Fiddler stepped down as city administrator, not much has been said about Mayor D.C. Reeves’ national search for his replacement until this week. At his weekly press conference yesterday, the…

Real News: Steaks, TikTok, Scooters and D.C.

Posted on September 17, 2024

Seville Rotary’s annual tradition of up to 20 Grill Teams battling it out in good fun to see who has the BEST Steak right in front of Seville Quarter. The event is…

DeSantis plays politics with assassination attempt

Posted on September 17, 2024

At his daily traveling press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-197 directing Florida’s law enforcement agencies—the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)—to investigate the…

Dozier compensation moves forward

Posted on September 17, 2024

From the News Service of Florida: Victims of abuse decades ago at state-run reform schools will be able to begin applying next week for a share of $20 million in compensation, according…

Tim Kinsella named new city administrator

Posted on September 17, 2024

Mayor D.C. Reeves told his staff yesterday that he had hired Tim Kinsella as his city administrator. The PNJ picked it up and posted the news online late Monday afternoon after its…

More arrests made in school threats investigation

Posted on September 17, 2024

Yesterday, Sheriff Chip Simmons said that Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was still investigating the social media threats to shoot up Pensacola area schools. A Bellview Middle School student was arrested on Friday,…

Daily Outtakes: Missing the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club

Posted on September 17, 2024

This week, the Capital Tiger Bay Club is hosting three speakers to discuss Amendment 3, the referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters whether to legalize recreational pot for adults aged…

DeSantis tells FBI that he will investigate attempt

Posted on September 16, 2024

DeSantis Vows State Probe of Assassination Attempt By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state needs to investigate the apparent attempted assassination of…

Real News: HCA Rehab hits 50, UWF Marching Band, Election dates

Posted on September 16, 2024

HCA Florida West Hospital is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Rehabilitation Center with an Open House featuring former patients, the latest technology used in physical rehabilitation and a vendor fair with…

ST still projects 1,735 workers in Pensacola, offers help to Chilean workers

Posted on September 16, 2024

ST Chief Integration Officer Bill Hafner appeared on “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning. We discussed his company’s workforce needs in Pensacola and the plight of the Chilean workers. “”ST is…

Another weird Ladapo moment

Posted on September 16, 2024

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo continues discouraging Floridians from using the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On Sept. 13,  Ladapo provided guidance against COVID-19 boosters for individuals…

Sheriff Simmons on arrest of Bellview Middle student [podcast]

Posted on September 16, 2024

This morning, “On Real News with Rick Outzen,” Escambia County Sheriff Chips Simmons discussed the social media threat and the arrest of an 11-year-old female student enrolled in Bellview Middle School. The…

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