News across Greater Pensacola
Florida Humanities Director Pitches “Cultural Corridor” Built on Community Radio
Florida Humanities director Dr. Nashid Madyun: Gulf Coast community radio stations are already connected by culture — his pitch: build a story-sharing network. The post Florida Humanities Director Pitches “Cultural Corridor” Built on Community Radio first appeared on Rick's Blog…
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Published September 27UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music to present UWF Runge Strings in concert
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Runge Strings in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 on the UWF Pensacola campus.
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Published September 26Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
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Published 14 hours agoBagelheads eyes Gulf Breeze for future location
Bagelheads, a local chain restaurant serving breakfast and lunch items, has announced plans to come to Gulf Breeze.
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Published 15 hours agoA look at how area runners did in the Argonaut Invitational
Four area runners were in the top five at the Argonaut Invitational on Sept. 26 at the University of West Florida. Pace’s Leighton Reams and Navarre’s Jaelee Placke were third and fifth, respectively, in the girls race.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Buys Second Bank in a Year
Gulf Winds Credit Union expands again. The Pensacola-based credit union has acquired People's Exchange Bank in Monroeville, its 2nd bank acquisition of 2026. The post Gulf Winds Credit Union Buys Second Bank in a Year first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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Published 18 hours agoCutie Patootie food truck earns national honor
Cutie Patootie Charcuterie and Sweets, a food truck in Midway, has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 food trucks in the U.S.
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Published 20 hours agoExtra points from week six of the high school football season
The sixth week of the high school football season is history and it’s time to look back at how last week played out for area teams.
99.99% Accuracy on Primary Voting, Now Comes a Bigger Test
Primary ballots hit 99.99% accuracy. Voter Registration ends Oct. 5. Escambia doubles early voting to 13 days for a Nov. 3 election. The post 99.99% Accuracy on Primary Voting, Now Comes a Bigger Test first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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Published 16 hours agoNavarre wrestler who allegedly abused woman in court
The man who allegedly held a woman against her will at a Navarre home in 2025 is being processed through the court system. Jordan Blake Williams, 35, was back in court Sept. 8, and attorneys are currently conducting depositions before trial.
County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere
Escambia's budget passed 3-2 after a clash over cutting the sheriff and other constitutional officers. Who pushed back, and why? The post County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere first appeared on Rick's Blog .
It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes
63% of Florida homeowners say insurance worries them more than property taxes. DeSantis says the market is improving. Most homeowners see no sign of it. The post It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes first appeared on Rick's Blog .