Rick's Podcasts

DIB Executive Director Walker Wilson explains how the fund for the the Downtown Improvement Board works.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons covers the Female Blazer Academy, Baker Act dilemma and other programs.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons talks about the challenges of dealing with Baker Act patients with West Florida Hospital dropping its care for them.

The full show from Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Despite signs that inflation is beginning to loosen its grip, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $864 on school supplies, $168 more than in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation. Jim Ryan has the details.

Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier reviews the discussion on the Committee of the Whole and her thoughts on the CRA and DIB.

Escambia County Commissioner Steve Barry discusses his town hall in Walnut Hill and shares the latest on expanding high-speed internet in the county.

The full show for Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

The search warrant for Mar-a-Lago was released on Friday. ABC News' Aaron Katersky has the details.

County Administrator Wes Moreno shares his background, approach to the job and what's ahead for the county.