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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 .
Breaking: Visit Pensacola Picks Galveston Tourism Chief as CEO
Tourism The Visit Pensacola Board of Directors selected Tony Lyle as its next CEO and president at a board meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23. Lyle... The post Breaking: Visit Pensacola Picks Galveston Tourism Chief as CEO first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City of Pensacola News
Published September 23How to Do Business with Your Local Government Workshop Sept. 25
The City of Pensacola will host a workshop Friday, Sept. 25, for local businesses and small business owners on how to establish a working relationship with local government.
City of Pensacola News
Published September 23How to Do Business with Your Local Government Workshop Sept. 25
The City of Pensacola will host a workshop Friday, Sept. 25, for local businesses and small business owners on how to establish a working relationship with local government.
New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings
New College of Florida has plunged from No. 76 to No. 150 in U.S. News rankings. Alumni say the board must respond and hold President Corcoran accountable. The post New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Presser: Reeves Sending Tree Ordinance to Council
Mayor Reeves is taking the tree ordinance to Council without a Planning Board vote. Plus a $12.7M airport grant and a soccer field at the stadium? The post Presser: Reeves Sending Tree Ordinance to Council first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Florida Sues Over Insulin Price-Fixing — A Story I’ve Been Telling Since 2023
FL AG sues insulin makers & PBMs for price-fixing—exactly what Pensacola attorney Troy Rafferty told me in 2023. Turns out he was right. The post Florida Sues Over Insulin Price-Fixing — A Story I’ve Been Telling Since 2023 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
DeSantis’ commerce secretary approved as Pensacola State College president
He's the latest member of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to lead a state university or college.
Get Ready to Celebrate 10 Years of Danetoberfest in Downtown Pensacola
10 years, 10,000 slobbery kisses. Danetoberfest turns a decade old Oct. 3 in Seville Square — help NWFLGDR hit its $15K goal for Great Danes in need. The post Get Ready to Celebrate 10 Years of Danetoberfest in Downtown Pensacola first appeared on Rick's Blog .
New Laws, Final $1 Minimum Wage Hike Arrive with October
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal... The post New Laws, Final $1 Minimum Wage Hike Arrive with October first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings
UWF slips 4 spots in U.S. News rankings—but still beats its ranking from two years ago. President Diaz spins the drop, tries to capture a "win." The post UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .