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Inweekly’s Aug. 6 Issue Is On Newsstands Today
Aug. 18 primary is coming fast! Our new issue has mayoral interviews, your full voter guide, PFC’s title win & more.
Pensacola Airport Receives Another Grant
PNS lands $1.8M in federal funds to rebuild Taxiway A South — part of a $10.8M project keeping our growing airport safe. Details on ricksblog.biz
Inside the FPL Pensacola HQ Sale
FPL’s Pensacola HQ just sold for $41M — the broker who sealed it reveals the bidding war, the buyer, and why signs went up in hours
Reeves Talks Curfew, Baptist RFP, Bay Center Deal and Workforce Push
Curfew penalties, a Baptist RFP shortlist, a Bay Center IA and a Birdon jobs push: Mayor Reeves covered it all at his Aug. 5 press conference. Details inside.
Presser Notes: Another Fire at EMR Southern Recycling
Sixth fire in two years at EMR Recycling has Mayor Reeves demanding EMR pay up. “Not one extra dime” from taxpayers, he says. Details ricksblog.biz.
Bay Center Transparency: City Outperforms County
Reeves says the City has final say on the Bay Center site—turns out the New Interlocal deal with the County backs him up. Draft heads to Council Aug. 13.
Breaking: Single Shot Injures Four Pensacola Teens
From the Pensacola Police Department: At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Sacred Heart Hospital in reference to a juvenile who had been shot. The…
See the Proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola
Pensacola’s teen curfew is real: 11pm-5am weeknights, midnight weekends, fines up to $500 for parents. Council votes Aug. 13.
Entrecon Seeks Award Nominations
Business & Community Nominations Open for EntreCon® Awards Honoring Local Business Leaders Know a business, employer, or entrepreneur making a real difference? The clock is…
Pensacola Cracks Florida’s Top 10 for Tech Careers
Pensacola cracks FL’s top 10 for tech careers, but the paychecks don’t stretch far. Lowest senior pay of any Top 10 metro. Full breakdown
Pensacola’s Catalyst Lands $400 Million Nuveen Partnership
Pensacola’s Chad Henderson & Catalyst land $400M Nuveen deal to fund $1.3B in health care projects nationwide, plus what it means for his hometown bets.
Powerhouse College Baseball Fall Classic Coming in October
Six college powerhouses—FSU, Bama, Auburn, GA Tech, Florida & Troy—are coming to Blue Wahoos Stadium this October. Tickets on sale starting next week!
Nonprofits Reply Sharply to Childers’ Claims
Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers says she’s a “watchdog.” Attorney says she’s acting like a 6th commissioner. Nonprofits fire back in court.
BCC Discussing Pensacola Bay Center on Thursday
Escambia commissioners meet Thursday on the Bay Center’s future—but the agenda has no documents and no word if Mayor Reeves gets to speak. Read more
Five Flags Speedway: Michles & Booth ‘Back to School Bash’
Five Flags Speedway announces Michles & Booth “Back to School Bash” featuring Demolition Derby, on Friday, August 7.
Pensacola Chamber Supports Appointed School Superintendent
Pensacola Chamber reaffirms support for appointed superintendent ahead of Aug. 18 vote, urging voters to weigh long-term impact on schools & jobs.
FPL Helps Form Pro-Data Center Alliance
New FPL-linked group launches to sell Florida on data centers—days before Escambia’s Aug. 6 ban hearing. Who’s really behind it?
Breaking: FPL Pensacola HQ Sold, Now Leasing (Update)
FPL just sold its landmark Pensacola Bay HQ. New owners plan multi-tenant office space—and there’s a 1987 time capsule still waiting to be opened.
Spotify: Full “Rick’s Live Blog” Shows
Weekend listening: Police Chief Winstrom, Pensacola FC’s Witkin, mayoral candidates, the Billings case & ECAT chaos. Catch up on Rick’s Blog Live.
Inweekly 7/30: Summer’s End, Argodillo, Hofberger Standoff
Why is an anonymous account grilling UWF? Why is a commissioner holding the county budget hostage over $211K? This week’s Inweekly, unpacked
