Rick's Podcasts

Ashton Hayward talks about Leadership Florida and its latest class, which includes Mayor D.C. Reeves, ECSO Chief Deputy Andy Hobbs, and Jessi Truett of the Andrews Research & Education Foundation.

District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Escambia County staff invite the public to join them for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m., 10808 Lillian Highway. 

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Robert Bender, Lumon May, Mike Burns, D.C. Reeves, Chris Jones, and Steve Roberts.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses how he will use the $14.2 million that escaped Gov. DeSantis' veto pen.

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) Board finalized the contract to hire local attorney Mike Burns as its new Executive Director during a special Board meeting Wednesday night, June 12. 

"They called me the non-conventional candidate. And so when they're going to call you something, you might as well own it and just be it, " Burns said. "I am a surfer. I'm the guy from here. This is my beach. I've grown up on this beach. I want to take care of this beach. I take a lot of pride in this beach and the things that go on out there and I look forward to enhancing the beach." 

Chris Jones has decided not to seek re-election as Escambia County Property Appraiser. Jones has served the citizens of Escambia County with dedication and integrity since his appointment in 1995.

"It was bittersweet, but it was the right decision for me and my family at the time," Jones said.  And I agree that the office is going to be in great hands. I'm happy for Bubba Peters; I'm happy for my staff. All those kind words you said at the beginning are because I've assembled a first-class staff that takes care of the needs of the people in Escambia County."

Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May, a Democrat, was approached last week by Charles Thornton, the vice chairman of the Escambia County Florida Republican Executive Committee.

"It's so unfortunate how divisive local politics have become," May said. "I pride myself on being someone that, although I'm a Democrat, that I work with Democrats, Republicans, independents, no party affiliates for whatever is best for this community."

Escambia County Supervisor of Election Robert Bender explains why GOP candidate John R. Johnson was disqualified from running for the District 3 County Commissioner seat held by Lumon May.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Walker Wilson, Chandra Smiley, Jason Nathanson, Dana Lupton and Taylor Anderson.

Community Health Northwest Florida has a foundation. Chandra Smiley and Sena Maddison have the details.