Local News in Escambia County

City Plans Moving Forward from Mayor’s August Workforce Summit

The City of Pensacola's Workforce Summit paves the way for concrete action.

City Plans Moving Forward from Mayor’s August Workforce Summit

The City of Pensacola's Workforce Summit paves the way for concrete action.

Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties Partner to Turn Scrap Materials into Underwater Habitat

Escambia Commissioner Brawl Over Millage, Raises and Decorum

Accountability A million-dollar millage cut, a shouting match over “mean girl” politics, and a fight over who gets a raise—inside the first budget hearing for... The post Escambia Commissioner Brawl Over Millage, Raises and Decorum first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Registration Open ’til 9/10 for PensaCan 2026 Build Teams

Cans become art, art fights hunger—PensaCan 2026 build team registration closes Sept. 10. Grab your team, stack some soup, save the day. The post Registration Open ’til 9/10 for PensaCan 2026 Build Teams first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Police Looking for Drive-by Shooter

Drive-by shooting outside N. 9th Ave smoothie shop leaves woman injured. Suspect vehicle fled west on Bayou Blvd. Police need your help. The post Police Looking for Drive-by Shooter first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Downtown Paid Parking Returns Oct. 5, with Free Mondays

Paid parking is back downtown on 10/5, but not the way you remember it. Senior discounts, free Mondays, flat garage rates, warnings before tickets. The post Downtown Paid Parking Returns Oct. 5, with Free Mondays first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Longest-serving ECUA Board Member Dale Perkins Passes

For 32 years, he fought for Pensacola's water — delivering on Main Street Sewage Plant removal and recycling. Remembering ECUA's Capt. Dale Perkins, 1994-2026. The post Longest-serving ECUA Board Member Dale Perkins Passes first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review

DCF investigated one family 14 times before a child was murdered. Sen. Don Gaetz says it took 4 senators to save Kenley — and it shouldn't have. The post Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Pensacola Had Another Big Sports Weekend

UWF stuns another ranked FCS foe 42-14; six players score TDs. Blue Wahoos rally with 3 straight 9th-inning homers to clinch playoffs. The post Pensacola Had Another Big Sports Weekend first appeared on Rick's Blog .

The Vote That Changed Pensacola’s Trajectory

Twenty years ago, Pensacola voted YES on a dream. The inside story of the campaign that saved our waterfront—and nearly didn't happen. The post The Vote That Changed Pensacola’s Trajectory first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Ballet Pensacola: Bianca Villegas

Ballet Pensacola's new executive director talks about stepping into leadership, the company's evolution from Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028. The post Ballet Pensacola: Bianca Villegas first appeared on Rick's Blog .