Hurricane Watch for Escambia: Mayor Reeves says treat Isaias as a direct hit. See the city’s storm plan, flood spots and boat ramp changes.
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Socktober Returns to West Pensacola Elementary
Socks are the most requested item at shelters. Socktober’s goal is 3,500 pairs, and for the first time, local veterans will get them too. Learn how to help.
Dennis Says School Closure Decision “Has Not Been Made Yet”
Is the Lincoln Park and Warrington closure final? Dennis says no. Commissioner May says ‘You can’t close your way out of this crisis.’ Here’s what going on.
Childers isn’t the First Constitutional Officer to Sue Escambia County Over a Budget
In 1980, Joe Flowers won in court against Escambia County but never got his $$$. Courts can’t order BCC what to budget for a constitutional officer.
Escambia County Actively Monitoring Invest #92L
Invest 92L has a 90% chance to develop. Escambia beaches face life-threatening rip currents thru Oct. 10. Free sand is available.
The Case for Lincoln Park Elementary
Lincoln Park Elementary is #3 in gains for struggling students. The district still plans to close it and may bus them to lower-ranked schools. Why?
Hidden Documents Show Library Board of Governance Is More Than Advisory
Escambia’s library board isn’t “merely advisory.” Newly surfaced 2022 county documents show Wes Moreno’s claim is false. Read the proof and ask why all the lies.
Vote on Fricker Center Playground Design—Two Options
Pensacola, you pick the playground! Vote Oct. 2-23 on the new Fricker Center design: Red, White and Blue or Teal and Green.
Anticipated OLF-8 Zoning Changes before Planning Board Tomorrow
Development: Planning Board to Take Up Rezoning for Outlying Fields in Beulah Staff says the changes are consistent with the county’s plans, and three state agencies raised no objections. Tomorrow, the Escambia…
Last Day to Register Vote; Sept. Registrations Show A Shift
67.1% of Escambia’s 1,152 new September voters didn’t register as Republican. In District 4, it was 76%. See the full numbers.
Reeves Brings Home a Teen Safety Playbook From San Diego
Pensacola’s mayor just returned from San Diego with a teen safety playbook. A curfew only works if kids have somewhere to go. Hear his plan to make it real.
Nine Nonprofits Compete for $125,000 in Sunday’s Child Grants
Nine Pensacola nonprofits are vying for five $25,000 grants. Sunday’s Child members vote Oct. 18 to split $125,000. See the finalists.
VoteNik 2026: Early Voting Block Party on Oct. 25
Pensacola’s early voting block party hits Oct. 25 with DJs, vendors and rides to the polls. Register by Oct. 5. Hale Morrissette leads the effort.
Moreno Defends Library Actions; BCC Votes to Fill Seats
Escambia County’s Library Board hasn’t met since April. Commissioners voted 5-0 to fill its seats, but key questions went unanswered. BCC lets Moreno off easy.
School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close
Escambia school officials already chose to close Warrington and Lincoln Park. The committee only gets to decide where the students go. Who decided, and when?
Podcast: Simmer with Katie Dineen
Katie Dineen won 2026 Best of the Coast Best Musician, married at the Handlebar and just dropped Simmer. Hear her story on Rick’s Blog Live.
Interview: Ray Palmer Signs Off as Pensacola Sports CEO
Ray Palmer’s last day as CEO of Pensacola Sports ended on Rick’s Blog Live. He’s stepping aside, but not going away.
Friends of the Library Sound Alarm Ahead of BCC Meeting
Will the county dissolve the Library Board of Governance? Library Friends fear so. Commissioners take it up tonight. Public forum starts at 4:30 p.m. Be there!!
Moreno’s Other Headache: ECAT Abandons Disabled Riders
ECAT cut off disabled riders Oct. 1 with no notice. One advocate stood waiting for her ride to work. It never came. Why was no one told?
GAO: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Opened Without a Federal Contract
DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” opened with no federal contract. GAO: Taxpayers paying $249 a bed, 171% above ICE’s median. This is the 2nd federal report blasting the Florida facility!!