Month: February 2017
Florida House takes aim at local regs
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Legislation that would bar city and county governments from regulating businesses, unless state laws specifically allowed them…
Judge denies motion to let Mayor Hayward out of fire chief lawsuit
Federal Judge Roger Vinson denied Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s motion to be removed (in his individual capacity) from former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt’s lawsuit: Judge…
Ingram explains vote
State Rep. Clay Ingram explained to Inweekly why he voted for HB 7005, which targets Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida and other business-development agencies. “As chair…
Bring ID to Open Gaetz Day
Press Announcement: Open Gaetz Day Update The Office of Congressman Matt Gaetz is grateful to announce higher than anticipated interest regarding our inaugural Open Gaetz…
House floor battle over Enterprise Florida set next month
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A proposal fiercely opposed by Gov. Rick Scott to cut tourism-marketing money and to eliminate Florida’s business-recruitment…
AP reporter notices Chamber CEO Ingram voted against the position of his chamber
Yesterday, the Greater Pensacola Chamber sent out a position statement in support of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT Florida. Todd…
Save Carpenters Creek Town Hall: Commissioner shows, Pensacola mayor MIA
By Duwayne Escobedo Inweekly George Sanders recalled as a 5-year-old boy learning to swim on Carpenters Creek. The 80-year-old said there were four crystal clear…
Breaking news: UWF accounting students rank #3 in first-time passage of CPA exam
The University of West Florida’s accounting program has earned a excellent reputation over the years. Yesterday, that reputation was further solidified when NASBA (National Association…
Surprise, Chamber supports economic development and tourism
Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its support for the continued funding of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT FLORIDA. “The…
Pensacola artist’s greatest masterpiece arrives at The Studer Family Children’s Hospital
In the summer of 2015, Pensacola artist Ashton Howard painted two sea-life murals inside the lobby of The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart….
Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series: ‘Art and Science: Transdisciplinary Collaboration’
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Friday, March 3….
Gaetz on Trump, Obamacare and ‘Open Gaetz Day’
Congressman Matt Gaetz appeared on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. Listen:
Burger King looking to hire 250 in Mobile-Pensacola market
GPS Hospitality is seeking to hire managers and crew members at all of their Burger King locations in the Mobile-Pensacola area. Over the course of…
Local shot by guide not illegal immigrants
Last week, a Texas grand jury indicted hunters Michael Bryant and Walker Daugherty on one charge each of using deadly conduct by discharging firearms in…
State attorney to seek first degree murder indictment against Rice
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida intends to move forward on the…
UWF Historic Trust hosts storyteller John Appleyard
The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host “Life and Living in Pensacola’s Historic District 1885-1900†by John Appleyard at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb….
Gatlin movie showing open to public tonight
The Justin Gatlin Movie, “Rise Again – The Justin Gatlin Story,” will air again tonight at the Pensacola Little Theatre at 6 p.m. Tickets are…
Kudos to Pensacola Real Men Wear Pink campaign
In its inaugural year, the Real Men Wear Pink campaign raised over $76,000 to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of…
Upcoming events with Commissioner Bergosh
New Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has followed the lead of his fellow board members. He has to public meetings this month. He will hold…
Free beach trolley service returns next month
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again launch their free, open-air trolley service along Pensacola Beach on March 3 and run it through…
