News across Escambia County
Nine Nonprofits Compete for $125,000 in Sunday’s Child Grants
Nine Pensacola nonprofits are vying for five $25,000 grants. Sunday's Child members vote Oct. 18 to split $125,000. See the finalists. The post Nine Nonprofits Compete for $125,000 in Sunday’s Child Grants first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Simmer with Katie Dineen
Katie Dineen won 2026 Best of the Coast Best Musician, married at the Handlebar and just dropped Simmer. Hear her story on Rick's Blog Live. The post Podcast: Simmer with Katie Dineen first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Navarre Press
Published September 30Navarre High Athlete of the Week
Taylor Netro is a senior standout on this year’s Navarre Raider girls golf team and a co-captain. And in FCA Tournament last week at A.C. Read in Pensacola, Netro came through with a big performance, tying for eighth overall with teammate Jaya McDonald. Netro shot a 78 in the…
Navarre Press
Published September 30Makos make history in golf
Lighthouse Christian College’s golf team won its first New South Athletic Conference championship last Tuesday at the Osceola Municipal Golf Course in Pensacola. The Makos were led by Jay grad Ty Posey, who earned medalist honors with a score of 65.
City of Pensacola News
Published 5 hours agoCity of Pensacola Opens Fricker Center Playground Design Poll
As the Fricker Resource Center Renovation continues, the local community is invited to vote for their favorite playground design from Oct. 2-Oct. 23. City residents can view the proposed designs and cast their votes on the Fricker Center project website.
City of Pensacola News
Published 5 hours agoCity of Pensacola Opens Fricker Center Playground Design Poll
As the Fricker Resource Center Renovation continues, the local community is invited to vote for their favorite playground design from Oct. 2-Oct. 23. City residents can view the proposed designs and cast their votes on the Fricker Center project website.
City of Pensacola News
Published 9 hours agoWeekly Meeting Schedule Oct. 5 - Oct. 9, 2026
The City of Pensacola Weekly Meeting Schedule for Oct. 5 - Oct. 9, 2026.
VoteNik 2026: Early Voting Block Party on Oct. 25
Pensacola's early voting block party hits Oct. 25 with DJs, vendors and rides to the polls. Register by Oct. 5. Hale Morrissette leads the effort. The post VoteNik 2026: Early Voting Block Party on Oct. 25 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Moreno Defends Library Actions; BCC Votes to Fill Seats
Escambia County's Library Board hasn't met since April. Commissioners voted 5-0 to fill its seats, but key questions went unanswered. BCC lets Moreno off easy. The post Moreno Defends Library Actions; BCC Votes to Fill Seats first appeared on Rick's Blog .
School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close
Escambia school officials already chose to close Warrington and Lincoln Park. The committee only gets to decide where the students go. Who decided, and when? The post School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Interview: Ray Palmer Signs Off as Pensacola Sports CEO
Ray Palmer's last day as CEO of Pensacola Sports ended on Rick's Blog Live. He's stepping aside, but not going away. The post Interview: Ray Palmer Signs Off as Pensacola Sports CEO first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Friends of the Library Sound Alarm Ahead of BCC Meeting
Will the county dissolve the Library Board of Governance? Library Friends fear so. Commissioners take it up tonight. Public forum starts at 4:30 p.m. Be there!! The post Friends of the Library Sound Alarm Ahead of BCC Meeting first appeared on Rick's Blog .