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Ballet Pensacola Reimagines “Frankenstein”
Who created the monster? Creator, Creature or Society? Choreographer Gonzalo Galguera flips Frankenstein on its head for Ballet Pensacola's 48th season opener. The post Ballet Pensacola Reimagines “Frankenstein” first appeared on Rick's Blog .
DIB Extends Walker Wilson’s Contract Through 2030
Downtown Pensacola's property values jumped 51%, services expanded over six years—and the man behind it just got four more. Full story here. The post DIB Extends Walker Wilson’s Contract Through 2030 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
IMPACT 100 Names 20 Finalists as Record Membership Pushes Grant Pool to $1.3 Million
1,313 women. $1,313,000 in grants. 20 Pensacola nonprofits are finalists, but only 13 walk away with $101K on Oct. 11. See who made the cut. The post IMPACT 100 Names 20 Finalists as Record Membership Pushes Grant Pool to $1.3 Million first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Northwest Florida Needs 28,000 Workers in Next Five Years
Northwest Florida needs 28,000 workers in next five years. Where will they come from? Three companies are cracking the code—and the math is brutal. The post Northwest Florida Needs 28,000 Workers in Next Five Years first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City Hall Issues Palafox Flooding Response
One block flooded for 13 minutes. The storm behind it exceeded Hurricane Sally's intensity. Here's what the city's data actually shows. The post City Hall Issues Palafox Flooding Response 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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .