News across Greater Pensacola
“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 .
Navarre Press
Published September 27Michael Carter on Titans’ active roster
Navarre's own Michael Carter has been added to the Tennessee Titans' active roster for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Carter is in his sixth season in the NFL and in his first year with the Titans after being signed in April.
Navarre Press
Published September 27Brian Out Loud
These columns are starting to write themselves thanks to the Florida High School Athletic Association. I go to check out the regional rankings for volleyball, and when I click on the rankings link on the FHSAA site, it spits out a list from MaxPreps.
Navarre Press
Published September 24A little more chaos added to this year’s rankings for football
The Florida High School Athletic Association regional rankings look a little different this year. Instead of the rankings being broken down by region each week on the FHSAA site, MaxPreps just lists the overall state rankings for each classification.
Navarre Press
Published September 24Cover 9-24-26
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 .
Santa Rosa County BOCC News
Published September 22Exciting things coming to Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County BOCC News
Published September 22Santa Rosa County Household Hazardous Waste & Waste Tire Amnesty Day
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 .