Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves spent over 30 minutes addressing several issues at his weekly presser on Tuesday afternoon. He covered the new resident satisfaction survey and the repaired down escalator the airport…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust resignation backstory
Tammy Greer, Escambia Children’s Trust executive director, submitted her resignation after 5 p.m. yesterday. The resignation will be effective in 60 days. In a text to me last night, Greer…
Podcasts: Above Normal Hurricane Season, Escambia County, Rosie O’ Grady Celebrates
On WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen,” I talked with Eric Gilmore about the above normal hurricane season. Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno shares the secret to getting his budget passed, and…
Pensacola Mural Fest announces 2023 Artists and Mural Locations
Today the Pensacola Mural Fest committee announced the 2023 muralists and locations for this year’s festival. The mural celebration will be free and open to the public and will be held Saturday,…
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation: Blue Angels specialty motorcycle license plate
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation has announced the Blue Angels specialty motorcycle license plate has been cleared for takeoff and is now available to purchase statewide. The unique motorcycle plate features two…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust follows up
On Monday afternoon, Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Tammy Greer sent a double-edged follow-up email recarding proposed Children’s Resource Center. At the meeting, the City of Pensacola, Lakeview Center, and Community Health…
Podcasts: National Health Center Week, ‘Jules,’ CyberSkills2Work, Pelican Drop and more
On Friday’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA, we covered Community Health Northwest Florida celebrating National Health Center Week. Jason Nathanson reviewed “Jules” and “Painkiller. Dr. Eman El-Sheikh discussed the University…
Re-entry Alliance Pensacola closing The Lodges on Sept. 1
Re-entry Alliance Pensacola is closing The Lodges, its 52-bed homeless shelter for women and children, because of the lack of funding, according to its executive director Vinnie Whibbs. Why this matters: Whibbs…
University of West Florida launches Office of Workforce Development
The University of West Florida launches the Office of Workforce Development, and UWF President Martha D. Saunders has named Dr. Sherry Hartnett its first director. It’s a one-of-a-kind presidential initiative aimed at…
Constitutional issues teed up in redistricting fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Did Governor Ron DeSantis violate the Florida Constitution? A Leon County circuit judge will decide if his congressional redistricting plan violated 2010 state constitutional…
FDLE drug bust nabs two Pensacola Sterlings
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Erik Gabriel Sterling, 39, and Martin James Sterling, 35, both of Pensacola, on one count each of trafficking in 1,4-Butanediol (over 10 kilograms), an…
Daily Outtakes: MiSu No No, Escambia Children’s Trust No Shows
Mi Su may be kicked off Palafox; Little interest in Escambia Children’s Trust strategy sessions; and FPL cuts check for National Naval Aviation Museum. Mi Su Off Palafox? On Friday, Mi Su…
Podcasts: Escambia County OLF 8, Pensacola’s 3-1-1, Pickleball
On Thursday, “Real News with Rick Outzen” on WCOA covered Escambia County’s OLF 8, Pensacola’s improved 3-1-1 service, and Pickleball at the Port of Pensacola. As I wrote yesterday, Escambia County received…
Gallery Night’s ‘Wonder Years’ with first ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone
PENSACOLA, Fla. – On Friday, Aug. 18, from 5–9 p.m., Gallery Night Pensacola is celebrates “Wonder Years!” with its first-ever Youth Entrepreneur Zone. Gallery Night’s Featured Artist First City Art Center’s Youth…
Rockhill family to have Baptist Health Care surgery waiting area named in their honor
James “Rock” and Jessica Rockhill have chosen Baptist Health Care Foundation for their latest impactful gift to benefit the new Baptist Hospital campus, opening in September 2023. The Foundation will name the…
Daily Outtakes: Navarre Park warning, TSA PreCheck
Don’t Drink or Swim in the Water The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway in south…
Real News podcasts: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, Christian Wagley and Ronnie Joyce
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about how he made Bristol Park a special event zone to protect the neighborhood. He also discusses gun violence and recent arrests. Listen here. ———- Healthy…
NOAA hurricane forecast bumped up to ‘above normal’
The NOAA on Thursday upgraded its hurricane forecast from “near-normal” to “above-normal.” The number of predicted named storms jumped from six to 11 to 14 to 21 named storms. The hurricane prediction…
Bergosh wants Escambia County to move ahead on OLF 8 infrastructure
Escambia County has received a $40 million bid for all of OLF 8. County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says the Tampa-based Eisenhower Property Group proposal has many of the same issues as the…
Escambia County Public Schools libraries open, sort of
Escambia County Public Schools communications coordinator Cody Strother sent an email to the media stating that school libraries are open. He added, “Any reporting contrary to the above is erroneous and is…