The latest from Phil

Jun
16
Mia, Shannon, Isabella and Phil Nickinson pose for the camera at Florida International University in Miami.

We’re on the ballot

Now it’s officially official. We’ll be on the ballot for November 5, running for to represent the fine people of District 1 on Pensacola City Council.
2 min read
Jun
01
Eighth-grade students seated in the Workman Middle School gym for graduation in Pensacola.

On the achievements at Workman Middle School

Workman is the only middle school inside the Pensacola city limits. And its achievements over the past three years must be celebrated.
2 min read
Apr
29
A large oak tree emerges from a flooded front yard.

A decade since the flood

Anyone who's lived in Pensacola long enough will have some sort of weather story. For most, it's a hurricane. But there was nothing like the overnight of April 29, 2014.
3 min read
Apr
27
Phil and Shannon Nickinson at the Bruce Beach ribbon-cutting on April 27. 2024.

Bruce Beach

The ribbon-cutting for Phase 1 of the Bruce Beach Revitalization Project showcases Pensacola' history, and paves the way for the future.
3 min read
Apr
03
Phil Nickinson standing alongside a swing set at a park in Pensacola

Live, work, play ...

Three words. Twelve letters that define a community. Our community. And this is what it means to me, here in
6 min read
Feb
29
Why I'm running ...

Why I'm running ...

"Nobody in their right mind would ever want to run for office," a friend told me. I disagree with the premise.
1 min read