Community & Law Local Firm Launches First NIL Practice in the Region — Free Seminar Explains Why It Matters Levin Papantonio attorney Brenton Goodman joins Rick’s Blog Live to preview his session…
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Commissioner Kohler Previews the Budget Hearing
Kohler says Escambia has “not a whole lot” of fat to cut—so why does Amendment 3 have him bracing for a $43M hit? Budget breakdown inside
Fly Pensacola: Viva Las Vegas…Not Yet
Pensacola’s airport is getting a $165M facelift — and the director finally admits Vegas flights are still in play. Details and podcast on ricksblog.biz.
Will Attorney General Uthmeier Be Impeached?
Grand jury: $10M misappropriated. House Dems say impeach AG Uthmeier. DeSantis’ team calls it politics. Here’s what’s really going on.
Pam Childers Isn’t Very Good at Budgeting
The audited financial statements give the taxpayer a limited view of the Clerk of Court’s financial operations. However, all the numbers have been audited and, thus, are indisputable. What they show is…
FloridaWest Gets $200K to Plan Rebuild of Corry Station’s Cyber Warfare Hub
A $200K state grant just moved Corry Station a step closer to a $200M+ rebuild of its cyber warfare training hub. Here’s what’s planned.
Audit Shows Clerk Expenses Up Over $2.7 million since 9/30/22
Clerk Pam Childers still won’t release detailed budgets—but audited records reveal spending up 22% while revenue grew 17%. Taxpayers now covering $3.9M.
Florida Policy Project Blames Local Zoning for Housing Affordability Crisis
Florida is short 486,000 homes — and a new report says local zoning, not land, is why working families can’t afford a starter home anymore.
Podcast: Sheriff Simmons Explains Why He Pulled Flock Cameras
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 pull flock cameras off state highways. Simmons…
Sheriff Simmons Pulls Flock Cameras
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: Harvest Sip & Shop
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.
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival Doubles Its Footprint
Songwriters fest just got bigger — 150+ artists, 11 days, two towns. Nashville hitmakers hit downtown Pensacola before the beach takes over.
Breaking: The Holman Law Firm Joins Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon welcomes The Holman Law Firm, boosting Family Law services across NW Florida. 100+ years of trusted counsel, now stronger.
The Hunt for $2 Million at the Clerk’s Office
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.
Former UWF Student Body President Receives Fellowship
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.
Told You So: Alex Kelly Picked To Be Next PSC President
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.
UWF Argos Ranked #25 – Another First
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 Zero Stats Perform Top-25 Poll, it was…
Former UWF QB Wins First D1 Game
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 Continues to Target NPA Vinson
Team Hofberger’s “poll” isn’t measuring opinion—it’s manipulating it. Same playbook as the library smear. Here’s the pattern.
How to Kill Tourism with Overregulation
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.