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Bender Recaps Primary, Previews Road to November
Primary turnout dipped, but the mayor’s race barely budged. Supervisor Bender breaks down the numbers — and what’s new for November voting.
Your Personal History Matters in Perdido Key Fight
Deadline alert: Perdido Key beachgoers have until Aug. 28 to submit sworn testimony to reclaim public beach access. Here’s how
D4 Mudslinging Against Joe Vinson Has Begun
A right-wing outlet that ignores Escambia all year suddenly cares about D4 race, right as challenger Joe Vinson launches his campaign. Who’s paying?
Two Sides of City Council Curfew Surprise
Mayor Reeves says he was “surprised” the council pulled his juvenile curfew ordinance. Councilman Bare says nobody wants one. Watch podcast.
UWF announces inaugural Leaders in Service Summit
The University of West Florida Police Department will host the inaugural Leaders in Service Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the UWF Conference Center…
Mayor Reeves Thanks Voters, Lays Out Priorities
Reeves wins reelection outright with 53.23%, no runoff needed. He talks margin, priorities, and whether he’ll seek a third term in 2030.
Childers’ Pettiness Continues to Hamper Tourism
900-page reports. Volunteers burning out. Grants unpaid since last November. TDC members say the Clerk’s reimbursement delays have to stop.
Escambia County Incumbents Sweep Primary Night
Reeves avoids runoff, Kohler survives a coordinated push to unseat him, and Escambia voters bring back an elected superintendent. Full results at ricksblog.biz
Live Election Coverage Tonight
LIVE at 7pm: Election results w/ Rick Outzen! Reports from Andrade, Lumon May & more.Watch on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Expect Insights, Fun & Glitches
Light Turnout Expected For Primary
by The News Service of Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd encouraged registered voters to go to the polls as turnout for the primary could…
Political Text Messages Received Today
Political texts message have been rolling in. Post what you have received in the comments. James Fishback Christ Is King. Stop Sharia. Defeat Islam. Save…
900 Boxes of Pensacola History Head to Georgia for Safekeeping
900+ boxes of Pensacola artifacts just left NAS Pensacola for good, headed to UGA to escape hurricanes & get proper care. Here’s why.
Primary Coverage: What Pensacola Will Be Watching Today
Election 2026 Remembering a GOP Legend In the 1990s, Dr. Frank Biasco was my go-to source for election predictions. He said he could call about…
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.
