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Public Safety Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is suspending the county’s license plate reader system, following Florida Governor’s order Monday directing law enforcement agencies to…

Sheriff Chip Simmons just suspended Escambia’s license plate camera network statewide pressure mounts and privacy questions grow. Full statement on ricksblog.biz.

Downtown Pensacola’s Harvest Sip & Shop returns Sept. 9 — Fall finds, live music, seasonal sips & a shot at 3 gift baskets from 24 local shops.

Songwriters fest just got bigger — 150+ artists, 11 days, two towns. Nashville hitmakers hit downtown Pensacola before the beach takes over.

Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon welcomes The Holman Law Firm, boosting Family Law services across NW Florida. 100+ years of trusted counsel, now stronger.

Escambia Clerk Pam Childers’ budget jumped 62% in five years—$2.19M more. Her website won’t explain why, and her office hasn’t released a detailed breakdown.

UWF’s Trista Bennett is one of just 7-12 students statewide picked for a Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship — a year in Tallahassee, law school next.

Rick’s Blog called it Aug. 13: sources pointed to Alex Kelly. Now it’s official — the Commerce Secretary is PSC’s pick for president.

Four UAC Football Teams Ranked in Stats Perform Top-25 Poll JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) has placed four teams in the Week…

Former UWF star Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards & 2 TDs in his Memphis debut win — plus tough NFL news for another Argos QB legend.

Team Hofberger’s “poll” isn’t measuring opinion—it’s manipulating it. Same playbook as the library smear. Here’s the pattern.

Escambia owes tourism agencies $1.3M and won’t pay it. TDC’s David Bear explains why the checks aren’t coming — and who’s left holding the bag.

Runners-up finally get their spotlight, D4 politics turn nasty, and Pensacola sailors bring home a trophy last seen in 1973. Your weekly wrap is here.

Meta’s paying $18B for harming kids online—but attorney Ned McWilliams says the fine is a joke. The real fix? New limits on minors’ screen time.

UWF stuns No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 in FCS debut before a record crowd—wild 4th-quarter finish, a fumble, a pick, and history made.

Congressman bans Jelly Roll from the Panhandle over a Trump fat joke. Rick’s response? Invite him to Pensacola. Here’s the itinerary.

4th Annual Rock4Vets 5K hits Maritime Park Sept 5! Run, walk, or cheer for NW Florida veterans. Join the 250 Crew & help fund the mission.

53 years in the making: Pensacola Yacht Club’s women’s sailing team just brought the Knost Trophy home. Here’s how they did it.

Sansing dealerships gift $100K to Rally Foundation as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month kicks off — plus a Sept. 1 candlelight vigil in Pensacola.

Gulf Winds Credit Union is becoming TruWorth — and buying a bank. CEO Daniel Souers tells Rick Outzen what changes and what won’t.