Rick's Blog

Gulf Breeze Will Do opens its 2026 grant cycle—$1K–$10K for local nonprofits, schools, and groups. Applications due Sept 1.

A blind Pensacola man begged commissioners not to cut his ride to work. Ten months later, ECAT left him stranded anyway. Chaos at ECAT is hurting people.

Mayor Reeves says Pensacola’s general fund will shrink by $256,400 next year—with staggered COLA raises, a tighter hiring process, and OT freeze.

Starbucks Foundation picked just 2,700 nonprofits from 43,000+ applicants nationwide — and 5 Pensacola-area organizations made the cut. See who won.

Mayor Reeves reveals draft curfew for minors 17 & under—stair-step enforcement, parent accountability, 11pm/midnight hours. Citywide question still unresolved.

Pensacola Police detectives have charged 17-year-old Marley Foster with possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent and firing a weapon in public.

A decade-long fight for a bathroom. Veterans Memorial Park has 13 memorials, Wall South & a 30-ft tower — but no permanent restroom. Why the delay?

City freezes hiring & cuts COLAs to close a budget gap. County creates a new $110K job with a car allowance. Two govts, two directions.

Free books, school supplies & kindergarten-readiness fun await Pensacola families Aug. 1 — here’s everything you need to know before you go.

UWF debuts in the UAC at No. 8 (last) in the preseason poll. New league, new challenge, same Argo toughness. Here’s what it means for the season ahead.

Pensacola Airport lands $6M FAA grant to launch apron expansion — the first construction phase of its Terminal Expansion & Modernization Program

Tropical storm warning now in effect for Escambia County. Meteorologist Scottlin Wilson breaks down what’s coming — and why it’s not Sally 2.0.

Disabled riders left stranded as ECAT’s transit handoff turns chaotic. ECAT won’t talk, refuses to help. Has the county administration lost its compassion?

Escambia Co. revives 2011 hiring blackout rule after Hofberger aide Melanie Luna and HR chief allegedly broke it. New policies target board seats, payouts too.

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts today—a full month off clothes, supplies & computers up to $1,500. Here’s what qualifies.

Pensacola Investigators have questions for this man in reference to the downtown shooting in the early morning hours of July 5th.

Meet Argodillo For All: the UWF alum holding leadership accountable when few others will. Argodillo’s questions deserve answers — and your follow.

Molasses-slow politics at the county, a $700K toilet saga, Blue Angels drama, Heritage Oaks & NPR’s fate at WUWF—Pensacola’s wild week.

DeSantis picks Dr. Henry Mack for FL Education Commissioner. His 3 predecessors all landed college presidencies. Is PSC next?

Got a nonprofit with a big idea? Leadership Pensacola’s Class of 2027 wants to fund it. Deadline is Aug. 7. Check out the details.