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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 .
Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President
J. Alex Kelly trades Tallahassee for Pensacola State College — unanimously tapped as PSC's next president after a 107-applicant search. The post Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink
Escambia & Santa Rosa charity care costs jumped $33.5M in 3 years—Baptist's new hospital absorbed 45% of it. The reason traces back to a Florida policy choice. The post Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Prada Named Manager of the Year, Dishmey Named Pitcher of the Year
Blue Wahoos win big: Nelson Prada is Southern League Manager of the Year and Eliazar Dishmey is Pitcher of the Year. The post Prada Named Manager of the Year, Dishmey Named Pitcher of the Year first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Viper 640 North American Championship Coming to Pensacola
Sailing Pensacola’s push to become the sailing capital of North America adds another big date to the calendar. The Viper 640 North American Championship, the... The post Viper 640 North American Championship Coming to Pensacola first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City of Pensacola News
Published September 21ECUA to Begin Emergency Replacement of 24-Inch Force Main on Monteigne Drive
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will begin an emergency project next month to replace an existing 24-inch ductile iron force main along Monteigne Drive within the Pensacola city limits.