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Republican Party of Florida Injects Itself in Non-partisan Mayoral Race
The night before the primary, the Republican Party of Florida texted Pensacola voters to help Mayor D.C. Reeves, who may be facing a tougher battle…
Radiothon raises $300,000 for Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Cat Country Radiothon raises $300K for Studer Children’s Hospital’s first-ever Pediatric Sedation Suite, easing fear for 1,000+ kids annually.
Moreno Sat on Bay Center Agreement for Seven Weeks
Moreno and County attorney signed off on the Bay Center agreement in mid-June. Commissioners didn’t see it for 7 weeks—until it hit the city’s agenda.
Back to the Drawing Board for City Curfew
Mayor Reeves wanted a vote. Council President Patton pulled the plug instead — sending Pensacola’s juvenile curfew back for more work. Here’s what was said
Escambia Sets Early Voting Record
Early voting ended with 14,793 votes cast—a new primary record. The previous record was 13,292 early votes cast in the August 23, 2022 primary.
Spotify: Full Rick’s Blog Live for August 12, 2026
My guests are Library Board of Governance Chair Dr. Blaine Wall, Lakeview Center Outpatient Services Director Jeff Fletcher, PLT Executive Director Sandy Cox, New Pensacola…
Pensacola is Mathaya Hill’s Canvas
Meet Mathaya Hills, the Pensacola artist behind Paintsacola, painting parking spaces, murals, and dreaming of repainting the Beach Ball tower.
Creating Mental Health Care Pipeline
Pensacola trains its own psychiatrists now. 16 residents in the pipeline, Lakeview Center + HCA Florida West partner to keep young doctors here for good.
Pensacola Sports: New CEO Jason Libbert
New Pensacola Sports CEO Jason Libbert on succeeding Ray Palmer, a sold-out Double Bridge Run, and a new turf complex coming to Nine Mile Rd.
Inweekly: Let It Simmer
Blindsided county commissioners, a $41M downtown sale, and a Pensacola songwriter who “let it simmer.” This week’s Inweekly has it all.
Sandy Cox: Pensacola Little Theater’s New Executive Director
New PLT executive director Sandy Cox discusses trading a tech career and a Texas mayor’s office for the arts, and PLT’s rich history.
Inside DeSantis Presser: The Boy Ain’t Right
DeSantis brought $9M for Pensacola’s Port—but the crowd waited through Fauci, ‘woke’ politics and robo-taxis before he got to why it matters.
Perdido Key Community Meeting on Historical Public Beach Use
Perdido Key locals: your beach memories could matter. Community meeting Fri., Aug. 14 at Hub Stacey’s explains how to document historic beach use before Aug. 28.
Moreno Gets Do-over on Library; Did He Learn Anything?
Moreno canceled three library board meetings & ignored calls for a special session. Now he gets a do-over on hiring. Will he actually listen this time?
Did We See Next PSC President at DeSantis Presser?
Was Pensacola State’s next president standing next to DeSantis yesterday? Sources point to Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly—he meets the minimum qualifications.
Library Board Chair Calls Out Moreno’s Pattern of Silence
Library board chair says he learned of the director’s resignation from the news — not the County. Now he’s calling out a months-long pattern of silence.
DeSantis Hands Pensacola $9 Million for Birdon Facility at the Port
DeSantis awards Pensacola $9M for new Birdon boat-building plant—2,000 jobs, $275M investment, largest job creation project in city history.
UWF President Diaz Hasn’t Earned the Full 16%
UWF trustees will vote on a $107,840 bonus for Pres. Diaz, but he hasn’t completed his first year as permanent president. Some accomplishments aren’t his. Others are missing final numbers.
County Policy on Political Activity That Bell-Rivera Broke
County policy bans using public resources to aid a campaign. Library boss did exactly that—moving a sign at a library to boost one candidate over another.
How to Speak at UWF Board of Trustees Meeting
Want to speak up for WUWF & NPR at UWF’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday? Register by 8:45 a.m. Here’s exactly how the process works.
