Rick's Blog

John Oliver exposed New College’s $500K-per-degree political takeover—and the DeSantis playbook is running right now at UWF in Pensacola.

Alex Sink & incoming FL Senate Democratic Leader Tracie Davis endorse David Jolly for governor. The coalition keeps growing. ricksblog.biz

County officials hide facts about a library director candidate while spreading false claims about her interview, shoes, experience. Public records show how.

Pensacola’s biggest stories: aide resigns, city faces $6.4M tax loss, American Magic expands, Orange Beach apologizes—and a charity under scrutiny.

Pensacola just landed a certified economic development expert. Mayor Reeves’ hire brings national credentials, state-level deal-making, and proven results.

Pensacola Coca-Cola And Cumberland Farms Named Title Sponsors For Pensacola’s America 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Show Pensacola, FL – July 4, 2026 –…

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a…

Pensacola’s Ryan Wiggins joins Rick Wilson to launch Black Pearl Strategies—and their first target is Florida’s governor’s race.

DeSantis wants $5.5M of YOUR money to sell his tax amendment. 30K signed against a data center. Pride Month is packed. Inweekly has it all. ??

Cox employees voted to award $60,000 to 6 Gulf Coast nonprofits—funding STEAM camps, free science programs, beds for kids, and watershed education.

UWF’s international affairs director just earned a Fulbright Award—heading to France this fall to build new partnerships for Pensacola students

DeSantis’ education commissioner just landed the Polk State College presidency—and Pensacola State could be next in line for a political appointee.

Emails show Escambia Clerk Pam Childers admitted she wasn’t sure blocking charity grants was even legal—then asked Tallahassee for help. They ignored her.

Downtown Pensacola’s Jefferson Alley is getting public art, seating & lighting—plus the return of the beloved Umbrella Sky installation.

Life’s A Dance promised to feed hungry kids—but no check was ever written. 2026 Schedule uncertain. Now people are all asking questions.

Orange Beach apologizes for dumping homeless man at Waterfront Mission—County Admin Wes Moreno got a face-to-face commitment it won’t happen again.

Florida lawmakers vote to gut local property taxes. Pensacola Mayor Reeves says the city could lose $6.4M/year—enough to close every park and community center.

American Magic unveils airport mural, adds SailGP partnership, hires locals—and Breeze Airways goes daily to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale July 1.

Five fires in 2 years. Pensacola’s City Attorney has put EMR Recycling on notice—and taxpayers are tired of footing the bill. Read the full story.

Florida lawmakers rewrote DeSantis’ property tax plan on Day 1—protecting school budgets, killing the trust fund, and rejecting a $5.5M ad campaign.