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Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8
200+ artists, $26,000 in prizes, a UK textile artist and free admission — the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival takes over downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8. The post Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World
UWF art students spent their summer building one gallery show—see "Altered State" at The 52 World before it closes Oct. 1! The post UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Meet Two Finalists for Visit Pensacola’s Next CEO on Thursday
Visit Pensacola's next tourism chief comes down to two: a Galveston exec and Chattanooga's retiring CEO. Meet them Thursday at The Fish House. The post Meet Two Finalists for Visit Pensacola’s Next CEO on Thursday first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Pensacola Interstate Fair Names Retired Navy Captain as New CEO
Retired Navy captain who ran a $180M Naval Academy operation is now CEO of the Pensacola Interstate Fair — with a plan to go year-round. The post Pensacola Interstate Fair Names Retired Navy Captain as New CEO first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Studer-Owned Monarchs and Blue Wahoos Punch Their Way Into the Playoffs
Two Studer-owned teams, one wild week—Monarchs punch their ticket to a division title while the Blue Wahoos open the playoffs at home. The post Studer-Owned Monarchs and Blue Wahoos Punch Their Way Into the Playoffs first appeared on Rick's Blog .
SEC Soccer Championship Tickets on Sale Today! Returns Nov. 8—15
Sports A week of elite college soccer returns to Pensacola as 12 Southeastern Conference women’s teams compete for the 2026 SEC Championship, Sunday, Nov. 8,... The post SEC Soccer Championship Tickets on Sale Today! Returns Nov. 8—15 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Report: DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” Locked Detainees in Metal Boxes
DHS's own watchdog confirms it: "Alligator Alcatraz" locked detainees in 18-sq-ft metal boxes and never nailed down what rules applied. The post Report: DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” Locked Detainees in Metal Boxes first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Cruz Brings Bipartisan College Sports Bill to the Capitol Lawn, and a UWF Argonaut Was There to See It
Cruz and Cantwell say college sports is "the Wild West." Their bipartisan bill could end it, and a UWF Argonaut watched it happen. The post Cruz Brings Bipartisan College Sports Bill to the Capitol Lawn, and a UWF Argonaut Was There to See It first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Escambia County Offers Free Pet Adoptions
Free pet adoptions in Escambia County Sept. 18–30 — dogs & cats 1+ get a forever home for just a $15 fee. The post Escambia County Offers Free Pet Adoptions first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Analysis: Charter Effort’s Math Problem
Escambia's charter math problem: 62% of voters live in 3 districts that have crushed every charter vote since 1977. Can 2028 be different? The post Analysis: Charter Effort’s Math Problem first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act
UWF's Lumpy DeWeese trades helmet for hallways of Congress today, pushing the Protect College Sports Act to save college athletics from chaos. The post UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Peacock Makes Case for Escambia County Charter
Escambia County has rejected a charter 4 times since 1977. Now a former Pensacola charter architect says it's time to try again. Here's why. The post Peacock Makes Case for Escambia County Charter first appeared on Rick's Blog .