Rick's Podcasts

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and the University of West Florida are launching a state-of-the-art, 6,000-square-foot simulation center on the hospital's campus for UWF students completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.

This announcement comes less than a year after Ascension Sacred Heart and the University of West Florida began a strategic initiative to allow 16 upper-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing students to complete the final three semesters of their clinical and classroom time on Sacred Heart Pensacola’s campus. This lab is partly funded by over $400,000 in Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funding organized by the state Legislature.

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola  CEO Will Condon has the details.

Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender discusses the important dates before the Nov. 5 election.

Eric Gilmore shares the latest info.

Rick talks with Eric Gilmore, Will Kennedy, Chip Simmons, Chris Bruner, Rob Overton, and Karen Travers.

The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in an effort to enhance the train exhibition and improve the outdoor space around the Museum of Industry. The new train canopy area includes a locomotive and flat car formerly owned by the T.R. Miller Mill Company as well as an L&N caboose. The new space will be named the Barbara Goggins Train Pavilion in recognition of her support of the project.  Rob Overton shares the details.

The 2024 Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival is back for its 10th year on Saturday, October 12 at Bayview Park, and it's bigger than ever! This much-anticipated event promises high-energy competition, camaraderie, and a full day of family-friendly fun! 

Businesses, community organizations, and groups of friends alike are invited to register now and experience the thrill of dragon boat racing. It’s not just about paddling—this is your chance to showcase teamwork, compete for glory, and give back to the community by supporting two amazing local causes: Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida.

Event Details: 

Date: Saturday, Oct. 12 

Time: 8 a.m. 

Location: Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola FL

Website: pensacoladragonboatfestival.com

Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the rash of domestic violence, homicides, and shootings over the weekend. He also discusses the ECSO's plans to help Liberty County recover from Hurricane Helene.

Will Kennedy recaps last week's double-overtime loss and reviews Saturday's game against powerhouse Grand Valley State.  

Eric Gilmore shares the latest info on Tropical Storm Helene.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Scottlin Williams, Mike Dobuski, D.C. Reeves and Scott Satterwhite.