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Published September 27UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music to present UWF Runge Strings in concert
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Runge Strings in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 on the UWF Pensacola campus.
Navarre Press
Published September 26Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
Gulf Winds Credit Union Buys Second Bank in a Year
Gulf Winds Credit Union expands again. The Pensacola-based credit union has acquired People's Exchange Bank in Monroeville, its 2nd bank acquisition of 2026. The post Gulf Winds Credit Union Buys Second Bank in a Year first appeared on Rick's Blog .
County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere
Escambia's budget passed 3-2 after a clash over cutting the sheriff and other constitutional officers. Who pushed back, and why? The post County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere first appeared on Rick's Blog .
It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes
63% of Florida homeowners say insurance worries them more than property taxes. DeSantis says the market is improving. Most homeowners see no sign of it. The post It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes first appeared on Rick's Blog .
HCA Florida West: Reclaiming Real Life
HCA Florida West's new $500K outdoor rehab space has patients relearning to walk on gravel, curbs and sand — and 85% are going home. The post HCA Florida West: Reclaiming Real Life first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Trading a Navy Uniform for a Midway
Navy commandant to fair CEO: Gil Clark Jr. left 28 years of military life to run Pensacola's 91-year-old fair — and rebuild its future. The post Podcast: Trading a Navy Uniform for a Midway first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Paid Parking Returns Downtown Oct. 5
Paid parking returns downtown Oct. 5! Higher weekend rates, FREE Mondays, senior & resident discounts, and a grace period before tickets start. The post Podcast: Paid Parking Returns Downtown Oct. 5 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Palafox Route Remains Favorite in DIB Parade Survey
Palafox wins big: 68% of 623 survey respondents want the traditional parade route back — plus a street party proposal gets 61% support. Details ? The post Palafox Route Remains Favorite in DIB Parade Survey first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Citizens Call Out Moreno Over Library Governance Board
The library governance board hasn't met since April 20. Commissioner May now vows to force a vote if Wes Moreno won't. Get the full story here. The post Citizens Call Out Moreno Over Library Governance Board first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Navarre Press
Published September 24See how area boys golf teams fared at FCA Tournament
Jay, Central and Pace all placed in the top 10 at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Tournament at A.C. Read in Pensacola on Tuesday. Navarre and Milton also competed in the tourney.
Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan
Mayor Reeves says money is not the problem for helping Pensacola's at-risk teens. The hard part? Deciding what to build. Listen to the podcast. The post Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan first appeared on Rick's Blog .