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975 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingAuthor and newspaper publisher Rick Outzen explores the news behind the headlines with newsmakers and the journalists that cover them.
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Episode 2900: Ascension Sacred Heart makes Top 15
July 03, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.93 MBFortune and PINC AI named Ascension Sacred Heart among the nation’s top 15 health systems for 2024, marking the first time it has made the distinguished list. Sacred Heart is the only hospital system in the area and one of only two in Florida to earn a spot. CEO Will Condon discusses their success.
Episode 2899: SCOTUS ruling on Sackler bankruptcy
July 02, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.42 MBLast week, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the bankruptcy settlement involving Purdue Pharma, maker of the addictive opioid Oxycontin, and its owners, the Sackler family. Levin Papantonio partner Peter Mougey shares his insights.
Episode 2893: Bender Speaks Out
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 4.34 MBSupervisor of Elections Robert Bender speaks publicly for the first time since Bruce Childers filed a motion to get put on the August primary ballot. Childers' motion was denied on Friday. “The thing I hate most about this is that the integrity of the office was questioned, and the judge denied the motion because she saw that we followed the law,” Bender said. “It didn't make the decision any easier. I didn't celebrate any this weekend. As a candidate, it's not how I want to win...
Episode 2895: Pensacola moves up Best Cities list
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 4.91 MBPensacola MSA has moved from #96 to #76 on America’s Best Cities List – the smallest city in the rankings, earning #24 for outdoors and #42 for labor force participation. Erica Grancagnolo, the economic director for the City of Pensacola, shares the details.
Episode 2898: Real News 7/1/24
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.2 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Robert Bender, Martha Saunders, Tom Rivers, and Peter Mougey.
Episode 2896: UWF hits record numbers in state metrics
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.76 MBThe University of West Florida displayed a strong performance in metrics measuring retention, median wages upon graduation and high-impact practices in the Florida Board of Governors’ 2023-24 performance-based funding model. The results, announced at a Board of Governors meeting today, showed UWF earned some of its highest marks in University history and landed in the top three in three metrics among all Florida State University System metric-participating institutions. UWF preside...
Episode 2897: Symphony Sparks & Star on Thursday
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 2.81 MBThe Levin Papantonio Law Firm is excited to announce the highly anticipated 9th annual Symphony Sparks & Stars event, proudly presented by senior partner Peter Mougey. This incredible July 4th celebration of Independence Day will again take place at the Hunter Amphitheater behind the Blue Wahoos Stadium in downtown Pensacola and promises an unforgettable evening filled with music, fireworks, and patriotism. TIME: 7:30 PM / Fireworks 9:00 PM ADDRESS: 375 W Cedar Street
Episode 2894: First NIL deal with Pensacola area high school athlete
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 2.98 MBGulf Breeze High School student, 2026 graduate, and standout athlete Presley Moseley has officially signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement with Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC, a law firm based in Pensacola, Florida. This partnership marks a significant milestone in supporting local talent as it is one of the first NIL contracts involving a high school athlete in Florida since the recent changes in NIL legislation. Autumn Blackledge shares the details.
Episode 2891: UWF 'Good' Fellow: Amanda Dexter
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.45 MBThe director of respiratory therapy with UWF’s Usha Kundu MD College of Health’s Health Sciences and Administration Department has been awarded a highly sought-after "Fellow" title by the American College of Chest Physicians. Only approximately 125 members are given Fellow status each year nationwide. Amanda Dexter is one of about 20 Respiratory Therapists to ever receive a Fellowship award from ACCP, which is usually reserved for practicing physicians. She is working with the dean ...
Episode 2892: Real News 6/27/24
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 16.5 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Bob Rivera, Tom Richey, Steven Portnoy, Amanda Dexter, and D.C. Reeves
Episode 2889: Funds for PACES projects
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.71 MBPensacola may soon receive 200+ affordable housing units. At his press conference yesterday, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that the Florida Housing Finances Review Committee recommended that both of PACES Foundation's projects, Avery Place and Kupfrian Manor, receive FHFC board funding.
Episode 2890: Heroes Among Us returns
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.77 MBThe Marine Corps League hosts its Heroes Among Us speaker series tonight at Seville Quarter from 6-8 p.m. in Apple Annies.
Episode 2888: Real News 6/26/24
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.5 MBRick talks with Jim Ryan, Crista Brandt, Chip Simmons, Adrianne Walker, Rebecca Rubey, and Walker Wilson.
Episode 2886: Y Reads Succeeds
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 3.73 MBY Reads had a phenomenal year. The test scores improved, kids were promoted to the next grade, and discipline problems decreased. Rebecca Rubey shares the details
Episode 2884: More details on car chase, arrests
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 3.96 MBThree suspects and a sheriff’s office K-9 jumped from an Escambia County bridge Monday evening following a drive-by shooting. One suspect died from his injuries after jumping off the bridge. A second suspect, 19-year-old Jaquarius Trayquan Etheridge, has been charged with murder while engaged in a crime for the death of the suspect, attempted murder for the drive-by shooting, fleeing and eluding, and a weapons offense. He is jailed without bond. The third suspect, the one chas...
Episode 2887: Valerie's House Celecrates Three Years
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 1.97 MBSince launching in April 2021, we have now served over 330 kids and their families in our community! Your kindness has helped us grow and provide essential support to grieving children and their families. Come celebrate your impact with an Open House to meet our staff and volunteers, tour our space, and admire our beautiful new backyard, a gift from the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2024. We hope to see you June 27! With heartfelt thanks, The Valerie's House Pensacola Family Tim...
Episode 2885: Strive to Thrive 2035
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.06 MBThe City of Pensacola and Mayor D.C. Reeves is hosting a Public Open House on Wednesday, June 26 from 4-7 pm at City Hall, 222 West Main Street. This is the latest step in Pensacola's Strategic Planning process. Adrianne Walker has the details.
Episode 2882: YMCA Corporate Cup Games
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.24 MBCalling all area companies and organizations to join the “Quest for the Cup” in this year’s YMCA Corporate Cup Games, to be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Pensacola State College. In its 28th year, Corporate Cup welcomes local companies of all sizes for fun, fitness, and fellowship. Athletes participate in traditional events such as the One-mile Run, Egg Toss, and Obstacle Course, and unique events such as Sink It, Frisbee Chaos, and Sod Surfing. Teams must consist of 20-28 members ...
Episode 2883: Real News 6/25/24
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.1 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Andrea Rosenbaum, Mike Dobuski, Kerrith Fiddler, Kevin Adams, and Peter Charalambous.
Episode 2880: Escambia School Board tackles cellphone problem
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.68 MBEscambia County school board member Kevin Adams joined the show from the national Excellence in Education conference. He discusses the need for parents to be aware of the dangers to children of unlimited and unsupervised cellphone use, especially those younger than under 16.
Episode 2879: Calkins resolution fails
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.52 MBThe Santa Rosa County Commission rejected by a 3-2 vote Commissioner James Calkins’ latest political stunt, a resolution declaring that Santa Rosa County does not welcome illegal aliens. Grace Resendez McCaffery, the owner of Latino Media Gulf Coast, discusses the damages caused by such resolutions.
Episode 2881: Fiddler steps down
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.05 MBPensacola City Administrator Kerrith Fiddler discusses his five years with the city. He started his public service Fiddler as a bus operator and worked his way up to his current role, gaining experience in different sectors of government. Fiddler believes that Pensacola, despite being a small city, has many amenities of a larger city, including its own airport, port, and gas utility. Fiddler is proud of the city's strategic plan and the progress made during his tenure, including...
Episode 2878: Andrade explains Form 6
June 24, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 3.44 MBState Rep. Alex Andrade: “It’s a four-page document that you have to sign under oath. It’s not the most difficult document to fill out, but it’s also not the most difficult document to print and mail in.”
Episode 2873: New Temporary Parking
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.86 MBStarting Friday, June 21, Pensacola International Airport will provide a temporary parking lot for approximately 300 additional vehicles. The lot will be adjacent to Pensacola Fire Station #6 on North 9th Avenue. Parking access will be from McAllister Avenue, behind Fire Station #6. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the terminal. The rate for the Remote McAllister lot will be a flat rate of $30 for a maximum of 30 days. Airport Director Matt Coughlin has the details.
Episode 2874: Don Gaetz tackles property insurance
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 4.14 MBGOP candidate Don Gaetz wants the voters to return him to the Florida Senate. He discusses the problems with energy, housing, and property insurance costs.
Episode 2876: LifeView Group ranked #8
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.62 MBPensacola is home to one of the state’s top women-led businesses. LifeView Group ranked No. 8 on this year’s “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida” by The Women’s Edge. The list includes nonprofit and for-profit organizations whose leaders are among the highest-ranking female executives in the Florida marketplace. CEO Allison Hill talks with Rick.
Episode 2877: Real News 6/20/24
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.1 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Matt Coughlin, Don Gaetz, Doug Broxson, Allison Hill, and Brad Garrett.
Episode 2875: Broxson's Legacy
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.19 MBSen. Doug Broxson discusses his public service, family, and legacy.
Episode 2870: Meet Andy Hobbs
June 19, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 4.27 MBEscambia County Chief Deputy Andy Hobbs has been selected to be in the Leadership Florida Class for 2024-25. Chief Hobbs discusses why he went into law enforcement and the advancements in the agency over the years.
Episode 2871: Health and Hope Clinic building new wing
June 19, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.36 MBHealth and Hope Clinic will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Health and Wellness Wing at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21. The new facility will provide essential mental health counseling and health education, including a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Sally Bergosh shares the details.
Episode 2872: PenAir NOW Financial Fitness Competition
June 19, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.25 MBPenAir Credit Union has launched its annual Financial Fitness Competition, NOW. This transformative program is designed to empower and improve financial health and literacy. Selected participants can enhance their financial knowledge, develop better budgeting habits, and compete to win a $10,000 grand prize from PenAir. Casey Brueske has the details.
Episode 2869: Real News 6/18/24
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Jeff Bergosh, Mike Dobuski, Ashton Hayward, and Amy Marquez.
Episode 2868: 2024 Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MBPensacola Sports is welcoming anglers of all ages to Pensacola Beach for the 2024 Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo June 21 – 24. The family-friendly event is for teams and individuals who will compete to catch the biggest fish in 21 different categories. Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo events General Rodeo: Anglers compete to fish for the biggest catch. More than $10,000 in guaranteed cash prizes will be awarded. Outcast Tackle & Marine Youth Rodeo and the Academy Sport...
Episode 2866: Perdido Bay Boat Ramp
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.31 MBDistrict 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Escambia County staff invite the public to join them for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m., 10808 Lillian Highway.
Episode 2867: Leadership Florida Class
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 3.53 MBAshton Hayward talks about Leadership Florida and its latest class, which includes Mayor D.C. Reeves, ECSO Chief Deputy Andy Hobbs, and Jessi Truett of the Andrews Research & Education Foundation.
Episode 2864: How to spend $14.2 million
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 3.47 MBPensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses how he will use the $14.2 million that escaped Gov. DeSantis' veto pen.
Episode 2861: Escambia GOP official approaches Lumon May before deadline
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 2.81 MBEscambia County Commissioner Lumon May, a Democrat, was approached last week by Charles Thornton, the vice chairman of the Escambia County Florida Republican Executive Committee. "It's so unfortunate how divisive local politics have become," May said. "I pride myself on being someone that, although I'm a Democrat, that I work with Democrats, Republicans, independents, no party affiliates for whatever is best for this community."
Episode 2865: Real News 6/17/24
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Robert Bender, Lumon May, Mike Burns, D.C. Reeves, Chris Jones, and Steve Roberts.
Episode 2860: Why John R. Johnson was disqualified
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 4.01 MBEscambia County Supervisor of Election Robert Bender explains why GOP candidate John R. Johnson was disqualified from running for the District 3 County Commissioner seat held by Lumon May.
Episode 2862: Chris Jones ends his run
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 3.99 MBChris Jones has decided not to seek re-election as Escambia County Property Appraiser. Jones has served the citizens of Escambia County with dedication and integrity since his appointment in 1995. "It was bittersweet, but it was the right decision for me and my family at the time," Jones said. And I agree that the office is going to be in great hands. I'm happy for Bubba Peters; I'm happy for my staff. All those kind words you said at the beginning are because I've assembled a fir...
Episode 2863: Meet Mike Burns
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.78 MBThe Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) Board finalized the contract to hire local attorney Mike Burns as its new Executive Director during a special Board meeting Wednesday night, June 12. "They called me the non-conventional candidate. And so when they're going to call you something, you might as well own it and just be it, " Burns said. "I am a surfer. I'm the guy from here. This is my beach. I've grown up on this beach. I want to take care of this beach. I take a lot of pride i...
Episode 2856: Catholic High Robotics heads to nationals
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.66 MBPensacola Catholic High School Robotics Team, also known as ‘Crubotics,’ will compete in the MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) World Championship for the third year in a row. The event will be held June 19-22 in Kingsport, Tenn. Dana Lupton has the details.
Episode 2857: Reviews: Inside Out 2, The Boys Season 4 and more
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 2.91 MBABC News' Jason Nathanson reviews what's on the big screen and streaming this weekend.
Episode 2858: Keeping Healthcare Accessible
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 3.83 MBCommunity Health Northwest Florida has a foundation. Chandra Smiley and Sena Maddison have the details.
Episode 2859: Real News 6/14/24
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.5 MBRick talks with Sena Maddison, Walker Wilson, Chandra Smiley, Jason Nathanson, Dana Lupton and Taylor Anderson.
Episode 2853: David on Papa Bear
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 3.3 MBDavid Bear and I share stories about his dad, Lewis Bear, Jr. "I have one voicemail I still have saved from him on my phone - 'And David call me immediately.' I can't tell you how many of those I had. And I would call him, and he's like, 'What's up, dude?'" David said. "And I'd be like, 'You just left me an email like your house was on fire, and it was my fault.'"
Episode 2855: Rev. Theophalis May
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 4.91 MBLumon May remembers the great Rev. Theophalis May. "My father to me was just a great man. His mom died in childbirth; his father died when he was five. He was homeless all the way until he went into the Navy at age 15. He served at Annapolis in the kitchen as a kitchen helper in World War II. And he often said the first time he ever had a pair of shoes, the first time he ever was full was because of going in the Navy. " He became an entrepreneur because he didn't want to work for...
Episode 2849: Doubling Down on Narcotics Arrests
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.12 MBEscambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has made fentanyl and methamphetamine investigations a top priority. “We've doubled down. I've put more investigators in the narcotics unit with the task of ‘Hey, kick more doors’ like we used to do, in conjunction with the technology we're doing with the real-time crime center,” he said. “I want to say we're at number 25 or 26 drug house we've kicked just in the last couple of months.” He continued, “Each one of these drug busts, we’...
Episode 2850: Latin Salsa Festival
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.61 MBThe 2024 Latin Salsa Festival will be held at Museum Plaza (300 S. Tarragona St.) in Downtown Pensacola on Sat., June 22 from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is free. This year’s musical lineup includes Zona Libre, Omar Brown, Candela del Caribe, Conjunto Tierra Linda and the award winning, Orchestra Fuego led by Indie Music Hall of Fame Artist Marcus Hernandez. Ranked as the Number One independent Salsa Band in the world by IMC, ReverbNation and Spotify, Orchestra Fuego perf...
Episode 2851: Real News 6/12/24
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 16.6 MBRick talks with Jennifer Brahier, Chip Simmons, Jessica Perez, Wendi Davis and Em Nguyen.