News across Escambia County
Doug Baldwin at SYSA Event: “Just Spread Love”
Community At the Rafferty Community Center ribbon-cutting, the former Seahawk credited coaches, parents and a grandfather for who he became, then asked Northwest Florida’s leaders... The post Doug Baldwin at SYSA Event: “Just Spread Love” first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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 Press
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.
Ascension Sacred Heart Gets New CEO
Healthcare Rick Metzger Named CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola A registered nurse who began as an OR orderly returns to Ascension to lead the... The post Ascension Sacred Heart Gets New CEO first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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 .
City of Pensacola News
Published 17 hours agoPensacola City Council & Mayor – To Make Nominations for Appointment - Environmental Advisory Board
City of Pensacola News
Published 17 hours agoPensacola City Council & Mayor – To Make Nominations for Appointment(s) – Architectural Review Board
Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Johnnie Wright to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Press Release: Wright is the Regional... The post Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board first appeared on Rick's Blog .
County Clerk Has Under Budgeted Her Fee Revenue for 2+ Years
Escambia's clerk budgeted $285,600 in fees for FY26. Last year she took in $809,611. Read the numbers behind her budget fight The post County Clerk Has Under Budgeted Her Fee Revenue for 2+ Years first appeared on Rick's Blog .
“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 .
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 .
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 .