Luncheon with Lawmakers, or Tallahassee Wish List
Earlier this month, state legislators from northwest Florida visited Pensacola for a bite to eat and a sit-down with the local business community. The 2012…
Arrest Log Jan. 20
The following suspects were charged with felonies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Edward Allen, 36,…
Legendary singer Etta James has died
Etta James, whose hits such as “At Last” and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” top the charts, died from complications with leukemia. She was…
Obama: “Let’s Stay Together”
Obama sang the Al Green classic during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in New York City, with Green himself in the audience.
New Book on Trader Jon
My friend James Dickerson has written a new book, “Trader Jon’s: Cradle of U.S. Naval Aviation.†It’s a history of one the most famous bars…
16 Policies to Rebuild Middle Class
Center for American Progress released of list of 16 policy ideas to help rebuild the middle class that should also become part of the national…
Buzz: Aronberg to run for Palm Beach State Attny
Former Democratic FL State Senator Dave Aronberg will announce his candidacy tomorrow to succeed outgoing Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe. McAuliffe announced yesterday…
Restoring Reefs in the Bayou
Oyster reefs enjoy a multi-tasked existence. Not only do they provide habitat for future oyster populations, the reefs also facilitate a cleaner aquatic environment. Once…
Arrest Log Jan. 18
The following suspects were charged with felonies Tuesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Christopher John Babcock, 27,…
Boos for Bondi
I’m writing weekly for the website Florida Voices. My columns are published every Wednesday. My latest on Pam Bondi and BP – http://www.floridavoices.com/columns/rick-outzen/bondi-sides-bp-against-gulf-coast-businesses-citizens
Global Academy isn’t global
The new shining star of the Escambia County Public School District is the Global Learning Academy….the old one was Warrington Middle and we know how…
Oliver Goes On EDATE With Women
The salad was light and the tea was sweet, but conversation waded immediately into deeper waters: politics. That’s the way the League of Women Voters…
Arrest Log Jan. 17
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Carl Black, 24, 7500…
Ferry Pass Elementary and UWF Unite
The University of West Florida and Ferry Pass Elementary held their signing ceremony this morning at 9 a.m. in the school’s library. Spirits were high…
The Doctor Is In
The GuLF STUDY—a federal exploration into possible health impacts following the 2010 oil spill—is heading south for another tour. “Just Florida this time,†said Dr….
Christian travel agency tries get Casey Anthony to leave state
We got this weird email today: Dear Sir/Madam, It has recently come to our attention that accused child murderer Casey Anthony has taken residence in…
County Commission primaries – Robertson, May, Archer lead in funds
The Escambia County Commission candidates are gearing up for the Republican and Democrat primaries. The District 1 Republican primary has incumbent Wilson Robertson, who has…
Morgan outraises Powell, builds war chest
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan raised over $17,000 in the last quarter of 2011 for his re-election campaign. Republican opponent John Powell received $12,850 and…
“There’s no better way to celebrate Dr. King than to do something on behalf of others”
The President remembered Martin Luther King Jr. today with a call to service: “There’s nobody who can’t serve. Nobody who can’t help somebody else. And…
