Rick's Podcasts

Rick and Sena talk with Jeff Bergosh, Steven Portnoy, Emily Echevarria, and Tracie Hodson.

Rick and Sena talk with Shannon Reynolds, Lewis Garvin, D.C. Reeves and  Walker Wilson.

Rick talks with Jennifer Brahier, Mike Dobuski, Danita Andrews, Don Gaetz and Robert Bender.

The Florida Department of State wants to change how election supervisors handle "spoiled ballots." Escambia County Supervisor Robert Bender explains the controversy.

Don Gaetz discusses the issues he hears from voters in his campaign to be the District 1 State Senator. Hint: Inflation, Property Insurance, Education and Affordable Housing.

Mayor D.C. Reeves has asked the Pensacola City Council to consider raising the stormwater fees. Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses the proposal.

FloridaWest EDA and Pensacola Escambia Promotion and Development Commission announced that LIFT has selected Pensacola to establish its latest technology accelerator and talent development showcase facility.The $21 million project is being made possible through economic development partnerships and collaboration with Pensacola State College, Space Florida, and Triumph Gulf Coast to establish a Florida satellite of the LIFT advanced manufacturing institute. As part of the agreement, LIFT will employ 36 people in the facility over the next five years with an average wage of $113,000 and generate an estimated $32 million in new federal and industry research. Danita Andrews has the details. 

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting an exclusive event on Thursday, June 13, to experience and explore America’s history at NAS Pensacola and one of Florida’s leading museums, the National Naval Aviation Museum. Laura Griffin shares the details.

The Pensacola Civic Band, in partnership with Schmidt’s Music and the City of Pensacola, proudly announces the 9th Annual Pensacola Memorial Day Concert, a stirring tribute to our nation's service members who gave their lives for our freedoms. This year's event will take place on Memorial Day, May 27, at the Hunter Amphitheater, located behind Blue Wahoos Stadium. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. and is open to the public, free of charge. Lewis Garvin shares the details.

Caldwell Associates Architects, Inc. recently announced that Ellis Architects of Tuscaloosa, Ala., has joined the company. This effort culminates a four-year transition for the companies that has enabled their shared expertise, culture and assets to bring greater value to their clients.The rebranded firm is Caldwell Architects, with offices in Pensacola, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Demopolis, Ala.  Miller Caldwell, III, shares the details.