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“Lumpy’s Bill” passed by U.S. Senate, 77-22

Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act 77-22. Both Florida senators voted no, but Ashley Moody amended a key part of it first. Kudos to Lumpy DeWeese. The post “Lumpy’s Bill” passed by U.S. Senate, 77-22 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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act

UWF's Lumpy DeWeese trades helmet for hallways of Congress today, pushing the Protect College Sports Act to save college athletics from chaos. The post UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Pensacola Beach: Third Most Instagrammable Florida Beach

Florida's most Instagrammable beach revealed — and Pensacola Beach cracks the state's top 3! See the full rankings here. The post Pensacola Beach: Third Most Instagrammable Florida Beach first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Santa Rosa County BOCC News Published September 09

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

Former UWF QB Wins First D1 Game

Former UWF star Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards & 2 TDs in his Memphis debut win — plus tough NFL news for another Argos QB legend. The post Former UWF QB Wins First D1 Game first appeared on Rick's Blog .