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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.
UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017
UWF just landed 2 National Merit Finalists and 11 more top scholars on full-ride awards. Meet them and see which major dominates the class. The post UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Moreno Keeps Library Governance in Limbo
Escambia's library board hasn't met since 4/20. No director. Two empty seats. Commissioners appoint the board, and they need more names. Want to serve? The post Moreno Keeps Library Governance in Limbo first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Inweekly: A Poet’s Ancestral Flame, a New Voice on the Dial and a County Budget Brawl
A poet's ancestral flame, a radio dream 26 years in the making and a budget brawl that got personal. See inside Inweekly's Sept. 17 issue The post Inweekly: A Poet’s Ancestral Flame, a New Voice on the Dial and a County Budget Brawl first appeared on Rick's Blog .
9/17 Presser Round-up
485 days with no long TSA waits, a leaner budget with the same tax rate, and terminal construction starts next week. Mayor Reeves' roundup here. The post 9/17 Presser Round-up first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Building Pensacola’s Next Music Scene, One Song at a Time
He didn't sing until senior year of high school. Now Zach Robbins is dropping an Earth Day album about nature, development, and healing. The post Podcast: Building Pensacola’s Next Music Scene, One Song at a Time first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: IMPACT 100’s Million Dollar Sunday Preview
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area made history: 1,313 members, 13 grants worth $101K each, and 20 finalists competing for $1.3M on Million Dollar Sunday, Oct. 11. The post Podcast: IMPACT 100’s Million Dollar Sunday Preview first appeared on Rick's Blog .
New Poll: Donalds and Jolly Deadlocked
Poll: Donalds & Jolly tied at 44-43%, but independents break for Jolly by 12 pts in a sample weighted 42% GOP. What that means for November. The post New Poll: Donalds and Jolly Deadlocked first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF's Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here's what's in it and what's next. The post Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens
Escambia Children's Trust holds the tax rate flat but nearly stalls its $12.8M budget over a fight for at-risk teens ages 15-18. Full story here. The post Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Mayor Tries to Put to Rest Palafox Flooding Flak
One Palafox block flooded Saturday—the other four stayed bone dry. Mayor Reeves explains why, and who really owns the pipe that's failing. The post Mayor Tries to Put to Rest Palafox Flooding Flak first appeared on Rick's Blog .
DCF Dumpster Fire Continues to Expand
DCF leaves mentally incompetent defendants rotting in jail cells for months past the legal deadline. Three have died. Now they're being sued. The post DCF Dumpster Fire Continues to Expand first appeared on Rick's Blog .