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Published September 01City of Pensacola and Escambia County Observe Florida Preparedness Month 2026
Florida Preparedness Month kicks off today, Sept. 1. The City of Pensacola and Escambia County encourage residents to remain prepared before, during, and after a storm by being “One Week Ready” with at least seven days' worth of supplies.
City of Pensacola News
Published September 01City of Pensacola and Escambia County Observe Florida Preparedness Month 2026
Florida Preparedness Month kicks off today, Sept. 1. The City of Pensacola and Escambia County encourage residents to remain prepared before, during, and after a storm by being “One Week Ready” with at least seven days' worth of supplies.
Podcast: Sheriff Simmons Explains Why He Pulled Flock Cameras
Public Safety Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is suspending the county’s license plate reader system, following Florida Governor’s order Monday directing law enforcement agencies to... The post Podcast: Sheriff Simmons Explains Why He Pulled Flock Cameras first appeared on…
Sheriff Simmons Pulls Flock Cameras
Sheriff Chip Simmons just suspended Escambia's license plate camera network statewide pressure mounts and privacy questions grow. Full statement on ricksblog.biz. The post Sheriff Simmons Pulls Flock Cameras first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Downtown Pensacola: Harvest Sip & Shop
Downtown Pensacola's Harvest Sip & Shop returns Sept. 9 — Fall finds, live music, seasonal sips & a shot at 3 gift baskets from 24 local shops. The post Downtown Pensacola: Harvest Sip & Shop first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City of Pensacola News
Published September 01REMINDER: Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.
City of Pensacola News
Published September 01REMINDER: Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival Doubles Its Footprint
Songwriters fest just got bigger — 150+ artists, 11 days, two towns. Nashville hitmakers hit downtown Pensacola before the beach takes over. The post Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival Doubles Its Footprint first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City of Pensacola News
Published September 01Labor Day Closures, Sanitation Collection Schedule Changes
The following City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day: City of Pensacola administrative offices, City Hall, and City of Pensacola community resource centers.
City of Pensacola News
Published September 01Labor Day Closures, Sanitation Collection Schedule Changes
The following City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day: City of Pensacola administrative offices, City Hall, and City of Pensacola community resource centers.
Breaking: The Holman Law Firm Joins Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon welcomes The Holman Law Firm, boosting Family Law services across NW Florida. 100+ years of trusted counsel, now stronger. The post Breaking: The Holman Law Firm Joins Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon first appeared on Rick's Blog .
The Hunt for $2 Million at the Clerk’s Office
Escambia Clerk Pam Childers' budget jumped 62% in five years—$2.19M more. Her website won't explain why, and her office hasn't released a detailed breakdown. The post The Hunt for $2 Million at the Clerk’s Office first appeared on Rick's Blog .