Category: News
SailGP Opens Pensacola Training Base With Boat Named Strive
SailGP just made Pensacola its permanent home: a 60-mph foiling boat named Strive, 14 teams, and a six-year commitment. Explore ricksblog.biz for more.
ECUA Board Fails Transparency Test on Resignation
ECUA’s new director lasted about 100 days. Two board members say they were in the dark, and a retired boss is coming back. Explore the details.
Early Voting Starts Today
Early voting starts Monday, 10/19, in Escambia County: ten sites, 13 days, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the ID you need and what’s on your 17-inch ballot.
Angry Parents, Teachers Upset DeSantis Presser in Milton
DeSantis came to Milton for applause. Parents asked about Henry Mack’s reported FHP threat to the Santa Rosa superintendent. His answer: “That is in the past.”
After 37 Years of Storms, This One Is Different
After 37 years working hurricanes, she thought she’d seen it all. Then the storm hit her own street in Gulf Breeze. The oaks are gone. Read her story.
Beach Toll Suspended; FEMA 101
Pensacola Beach drivers: the Bob Sikes Bridge toll is suspended for about 60 days after Isaias. Plus FEMA 101 and how to report damage. Details: ricksblog.biz
Banana Ball Is Coming to Pensacola
Banana Ball is coming to Pensacola! ? Blue Wahoos Stadium lands a 2027 World Tour stop May 21-22. Ticket lottery closes Oct. 31, so don’t wait.
Breaking: DeSantis Signs Requests for Public & Personal Assistance, Heads to President
DeSantis signed for a federal Major Disaster Declaration. Now it’s on Trump’s desk. Here’s what it means for Escambia County residents seeking storm relief.
Commissioners Advance Outlying Fields Plan on 5-0 Vote
Escambia commissioners voted 5-0 to advance the Outlying Fields plan. Beulah critics cry foul, and the final vote is Nov. 5. Here’s what was said.
Hurricane Recovery Updates: Friday a.m.
Hurricane Isaias cleanup is underway. Debris tracker is live, ECAT routes are changed, the last EOC meals are served, and schools stay closed until Monday.
Hurricane Recovery Updates – 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
Hurricane Isaias recovery help is open now. Two MARC centers, free bus rides, and CRA repair aid. Find out what you qualify for.
Commission Votes 3-1 to Bring AshBritt Back Into Escambia Debris Cleanup
Escambia commissioners just overruled the county administrator and put AshBritt back on the debris job. 3-1 vote. Why was it sent home?
Blue Wahoos Turn Saturday’s Fall Ball Game Into a Hurricane Thank-You
The Blue Wahoos are turning Saturday’s Alabama vs. Georgia Tech game into a thank-you to the people rebuilding after Hurricane Isaias.
Escambia County Feeding Sites for Oct. 15
The following feeding locations have been established for Thursday, Oct. 15 in Escambia County to provide food to residents following Hurricane Isaias. Please note that…
Escambia’s Debris Debacle Surfaces
Pensacola has more debris trucks than Escambia County. Why did the county sideline AshBritt? One official calls it a money grab. Read more
Mayor Sends FPL Detailed List of City Power Outages
200+ Pensacola streets still dark. Mayor Reeves sent FPL a zip-by-zip hit list, with a CPAP user, live lines down and false “restored” tickets. See if you’re on it.
Childers Balks at Tourism Council Dues. DeSantis Just Handed It $1M
Pam Childers delayed tourism council dues for two years. Today DeSantis gave that council $1 million. Read why it matters
Reeves: No Storm Deaths Reported in Pensacola, Private Damage Tops $70M
No storm deaths in Pensacola, but $70M+ in private damage is reported. Mayor Reeves on debris pickup, parks, FEMA and what to do now
FPL: More Than 95% of Customers Are Back On, but East Hill and Other City Spots Remain Tough
FPL says more than 95% of the 435,000 customers who lost power are back on, but East Hill and south of Fairfield Drive areas are still tough.
Mack Brags About Okaloosa and Walton Reopening After Threatening Santa Rosa
Mack praised Okaloosa and Walton for reopening fast. Earlier, a source says, he threatened to send FHP to break down Santa Rosa’s doors.
