Month: April 2015
Insurance carrier rejects county claim on jail explosion
NorthEscambia.com is reporting this morning that the county’s insurance carrier has agreed to pay a its flood claim on jail ($25 million). However, the carrier…
Senate bill for Charlotte’s Web distribution still alive
Yesterday State Sen. Rob Bradley offered an amendment to SB 7066 that revived the fight to establish a law for the distribution for low THC…
Mayor Hayward takes flood retrospective tour
It was on the evening of April 29, 2014 that the area experienced nearly continuous rain that dumped over 20 inches of rainfall. To mark…
Gaetz: How to make local government more accountable
State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out today this report on how to make local government more accountable: In January when a group of Okaloosa County…
Rick Perry headlines 2015 Lincoln Reception and Dinner in Fort Walton Beach
Press Release: Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee of Florida to Host Evening with Potential Presidential Contender, The Honorable Rick Perry The Honorable Rick Perry, former…
The News Service of Florida recap of last week
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Normally, the next-to-last week of the legislative session would be spent putting the pieces in place for…
Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference today (podcast)
On Pensacola Speaks last week, Alan Gray talked about the Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference that is today 2-4 p.m. at the Pensacola Cultural Center in…
Sudden gale leaves two dead, five missing (video)
A sudden gale storm caused a tragic end to the Dauphin Island on Saturday afternoon. Just as the boats were finishing the race a “wall…
Showtime 2015: Pensacola Children’s Chorus Celebrates 25 Years
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, will celebrate its 25th Season as it presents the annual production of Showtime…
Podcast: Sue Hand on FavorHouse and the White Rose Luncheon
Domestic Violence is a huge issue for Escambia County. Sue Hand and FavorHouse provide a tremendous service to the community.
Modern Eldorados kick off Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series on May 3
The Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series returns to the Community Maritime Park for a second season Sunday, May 3 from 6-8…
What is your Pensacola area bucket list
It has been a long week. Let’s have some fun on Pensacola Speaks. Email (rick@inweekly), tweet (@routzen, post here or call in this afternoon (478-3116)…
Counties and DJJ claim victory in reimbursement battle
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Both the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and 27 counties challenging the agency are claiming victory over…
Email our state representatives about Charlotte’s Web. Time is running out.
On Pensacola Speaks, I asked listeners to email our Florida State Reps and ask them to work with the Florida Senate to pass a bill…
John Batchelor: ‘Run, Mr. Miller’
During our interview tonight, host John Batchelor beseeched Congressman Jeff Miller to run for the U.S. Senate 2016. Off mic, Batchelor said that Miller has…
New poll gives Rubio slight lead over Bush, but all GOP hopefuls trail Clinton
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida wins the support of 15 percent of Republican primary voters and runs best against Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to…
Charlotte’s Web caught up in greed and politics
Ryan Wiggins of Full Contact Strategies sent out this afternoon a statement from the Mosley family regarding the current status of Charlotte’s Web in Florida….
Inweekly cover attracts national attention
Our Inweekly cover – Rubio vs. Bush – attracted national attention. I will appear on The John Batchelor Show tonight at approximately 8:45 p.m. to…
Scott flashes veto pen to try to sway senators
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The drama over a budget impasse escalated Wednesday after Gov. Rick Scott called Republican senators separately into…
Quint Studer wants Springfest to focus on locals, not tourists (podcast)
On Pensacola Speaks yesterday, Quint Studer talked about his hopes for the revival of Springfest. He said the steering committee needs to make a decision…
