County policy bans using public resources to aid a campaign. Library boss did exactly that—moving a sign at a library to boost one candidate over another.
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How to Speak at UWF Board of Trustees Meeting
Want to speak up for WUWF & NPR at UWF’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday? Register by 8:45 a.m. Here’s exactly how the process works.
Pensacola State Names Four to 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame
From a first-round MLB draft pick to Troy’s winningest coach — PSC just named 4 legends to its 2026 Hall of Fame. Meet them all here.
Breaking: Library Services Director Resigns
Embattled Library Director Christal Bell-Rivera resigns amid sign-tampering accusation at early voting site—capping a year of controversial hire drama.
Media Gets Land Development Code Preview, w/out Falling Asleep
Pensacola’s 1947 zoning code is finally getting rewritten. Tree fees are tripling, “missing middle” housing gets a green light. Council votes Thursday.
UWF Trustees Renaming Field House “PenAir Field House”
UWF trades PenAir Field’s name for PenAir Field House’s—two years early, $2,765 in signage costs. See the details.
Early Voting Exceeds 2022 Level, Overall Down
Early voting is up, but mail ballots are down 1,345 votes from 2022. GOP voters make up nearly 2/3 of early voters. Who’s turning out—and who isn’t?
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.