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Spotify: Full “Rick’s Live Blog” Show for Aug. 5
Listen to the show while you relax over the weekend or revisit the video of each interview.
Bender: Early Voting Tips
Early voting starts Sat! Election Supervisor Robert Bender explains a ballot mix-up that could cost you your vote and offers tips on the early voting process.
First Fridays Art Walk Returns Tonight
Downtown Pensacola comes alive tonight! First Fridays Art Walk returns 5:30-7:30pm with galleries, live music & a free trolley. Free & open to all!
Back to School: Superintendent Keith Leonard
Escambia schools earned their first-ever “A”—now Supt. Keith Leonard explains the data tracking behind it & what’s next as school starts Aug. 12.
My Phone Conversation w/Mayor Reeves
Moreno blindsides commissioners on Bay Center deal—so Mayor Reeves pulls it. Commissioners got info day before meeting. Public got zip. What’s really going on?
Pepper Wimer: Data Center Fight Has United Pensacola
Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians all agree: no data centers. Pepper Wimer explains why—and what’s at stake Thursday.
Bay Center Interlocal Agreement Blindsides Commissioners; Mayor Pulls It
Commissioners blindsided by a Bay Center city deal that County staff didn’t disclose. No interlocal, no vote, no money, one commissioner warns.
Inweekly’s Aug. 6 Issue Is On Newsstands Today
Aug. 18 primary is coming fast! Our new issue has mayoral interviews, your full voter guide, PFC’s title win & more.
Pensacola Airport Receives Another Grant
PNS lands $1.8M in federal funds to rebuild Taxiway A South — part of a $10.8M project keeping our growing airport safe. Details on ricksblog.biz
Inside the FPL Pensacola HQ Sale (Video)
FPL’s Pensacola HQ just sold for $41M — the broker who sealed it reveals the bidding war, the buyer, and why signs went up in hours
Reeves Talks Curfew, Baptist RFP, Bay Center Deal and Workforce Push
Curfew penalties, a Baptist RFP shortlist, a Bay Center IA and a Birdon jobs push: Mayor Reeves covered it all at his Aug. 5 press conference. Details inside.
Presser Notes: Another Fire at EMR Southern Recycling
Sixth fire in two years at EMR Recycling has Mayor Reeves demanding EMR pay up. “Not one extra dime” from taxpayers, he says. Details ricksblog.biz.
Bay Center Transparency: City Outperforms County
Reeves says the City has final say on the Bay Center site—turns out the New Interlocal deal with the County backs him up. Draft heads to Council Aug. 13.
Breaking: Single Shot Injures Four Pensacola Teens
From the Pensacola Police Department: At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Sacred Heart Hospital in reference to a juvenile who had been shot. The…
See the Proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola
Pensacola’s teen curfew is real: 11pm-5am weeknights, midnight weekends, fines up to $500 for parents. Council votes Aug. 13.
Entrecon Seeks Award Nominations
Business & Community Nominations Open for EntreCon® Awards Honoring Local Business Leaders Know a business, employer, or entrepreneur making a real difference? The clock is…
Pensacola Cracks Florida’s Top 10 for Tech Careers
Pensacola cracks FL’s top 10 for tech careers, but the paychecks don’t stretch far. Lowest senior pay of any Top 10 metro. Full breakdown
Pensacola’s Catalyst Lands $400 Million Nuveen Partnership
Pensacola’s Chad Henderson & Catalyst land $400M Nuveen deal to fund $1.3B in health care projects nationwide, plus what it means for his hometown bets.
Powerhouse College Baseball Fall Classic Coming in October
Six college powerhouses—FSU, Bama, Auburn, GA Tech, Florida & Troy—are coming to Blue Wahoos Stadium this October. Tickets on sale starting next week!
Nonprofits Reply Sharply to Childers’ Claims
Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers says she’s a “watchdog.” Attorney says she’s acting like a 6th commissioner. Nonprofits fire back in court.
