News across Greater Pensacola

See You at the Pole brings students together at Navarre High
On the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 23, a group of around 20 students gathered around the flagpole in front of Navarre High School to pray for their school community. The group, which consisted of members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and other Christians, was there…

Week Six High School Football Scores
Check out scores from week six of the high school football season.

Jamie Edmondson helps students find their ‘superpower’
Jamie Edmondson, Holley-Navarre Primary School’s teacher of the year, has always wanted to be a teacher, even if the journey took a little longer than she intended. A graduate of Tate High School and the University of West Florida, Edmondson grew up playing school.

“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 .

Bagelheads eyes Gulf Breeze for future location
Bagelheads, a local chain restaurant serving breakfast and lunch items, has announced plans to come to Gulf Breeze.

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 .

A 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.

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…

Navarre 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.

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 .

Cutie 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.

Extra 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.