Rick's Podcasts

Last Thursday, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted to have the Trust refund the CRA dollars it has received - $1,134,025. The commissioners plan to spend the funds on infrastructure needs and public safety in the CRA neighborhoods.

On "Real News" this morning, Sheriff Chip Simmons said the commissioners will spend some of the money on more cameras that would connected to his Real-time Crime Center.

Escambia Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore tells us what to expect.

County Clerk Pam Childers has refused to cut checks to the nonprofits and cultural organizations trying to book performers and other events for Foo Foo Fest. Founder David Bear says several events may have to be canceled if Childers doesn't relent.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Ray Palmer, Brian Wyer, Mike Dobuski, Darien Schaefer, and Karen Travers. 

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Jeff Bergosh, Ronnie Rivera, D.C. Reeves, Eric Gilmore and Steve Roberts.

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council meets today at 3 p.m. to discuss the proposal to bond bed tax revenue (the fifth cent) to build an indoor sports facility at Ashton Brosnaham Park and make significant upgrades to the Pensacola Bay Center. This morning, TDC board member Ronnie Rivera discussed the proposal on "Real News with Rick Outzen."

County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said he wants to talk to State Attorney Ginger Madden about her decision not to charge Jonathan Owens. He alleges that Madden won't because Childers has the records, too.

Mayor D.C. Reeves shares the details of his meeting with ST Engineering.

Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore shares the latest on the storm in the western Gulf of Mexico. 

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Walker Wilson, Jason Nathanson, Maria Goldberg, Tom Rivers, Blake Rushing, and Stéphano Candreva.