Category: Escambia County
Hospitality Group Backs Multipurpose Event Center, Rejects Convention Center
A Florida nonprofit, Escambia County Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), has weighed in on the Bay Center debate—and its message to county commissioners is clear: build…
This Week in Inweekly: Big Dreams, Big Changes and a Reggae Road Trip
The new edition of Inweekly is out, and it’s more than Rising Stars. The issue covers a landmark moment in UWF athletics history to a…
Florida Unemployment Ticks Up to 4.5% in January—Escambia County Hit Hard
Florida’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in January, a 0.2 percentage point jump from December, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of Commerce….
Convention Center Study Puts Ball in Pensacola & Escambia’s Court
Note: I opened today with WT Partnership’s assessment of our economy because I didn’t want it overlooked. The City of Pensacola and Escambia County have…
Consultants Size Up the Economy Before Bay Center Joint Meeting
On April 6, WT Partnership presented its report to the Pensacola City Council on the conceptual frameworks for a comprehensive redevelopment of the county-owned Pensacola…
Check Out April 2 Inweekly: Blue Wahoos edition
Creating Memorable Experiences with the Blue Wahoos It’s not just about winning. Erik Bremer, the manager of broadcasting and media relations for the Blue Wahoos,…
Appeals Court Rules Underhill’s Facebook Messages Are Public Records, Must Pay Legal Fees
A federal appeals court dealt a significant blow to former Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill, affirming that his Facebook posts and private messages with constituents…
County Commission Confronts Budget Uncertainty, Property Tax Loss
The Escambia County Commission convened its Committee of the Whole on Wednesday morning to begin its public discussion of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget process,…
Circus Returns Today: BCC Discusses Elected Superintendent Referendum
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets at 5:30 p.m. today. They will discuss adopting an ordinance that would authorize a county-wide referendum to if…
Hofberger Sides with Childers on Discretionary Funds
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger is running a paid ad siding with County Clerk Pam Childers over whether the clerk has the authority to withhold…
Speak out, Fix Escambia County Area Transit
Tired of waiting for ECAT buses that never show up, only to learn the route has been changed without any notice on the website? Frustrated…
Childers Refusal to Write Check for Girls’ Team Called “Embarassing”
Dan McFaul, a Pensacola native who is the managing partner of the Washington, D.C., office of Ballard Partners, read my article about County Clerk Pam…
Commissioner says he doesn’t lie, then misstates facts
During the discussion of public access to beaches on Perdido Key at the board’s March 26 meeting, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger said that Commissioner…
Don’t Be Fooled by Third-Party Voter Registration Mailers
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender is warning residents about voter registration mailings arriving from an outside organization—and urging anyone who receives one…
Lady Cats Celebration Turns Into Discretionary Funds Showdown
A Thursday morning proclamation honoring Booker T. Washington High School’s state championship girls’ basketball team turned into a public clash between the Escambia County Commission…
IMPACT 100 Sets Records, Eyes $20 Million Milestone
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has closed its 2026 membership drive with a record 1,313 members—and this October, that number translates directly into dollars when…
Two Big Issues Before BCC Today: Beach Access, OLF-8
The Board of County Commissioners has two hot topics on this morning’s agenda. Public Beach Access on Perdido Key County Commissioner Steve Stroberger has little…
West Florida Libraries in Transition
Even in a largely routine meeting on March 23, the West Florida Library Board of Governance signaled that the system is moving through a period…
Simmons: Road Rage & Casino Beach Chaos
As spring break crowds overwhelm Pensacola Beach, tensions are spilling onto Escambia County roads — including three serious road rage confrontations in three consecutive days,…
Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer Discusses Indoor Sports Facility
I broke the news yesterday that Pensacola Sports CEO and president Ray Palmer will be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame, joining an…
