Author: Rick Outzen
SDS: Hospital bed availability vs. new cases
At this morning’s agenda review, Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill said the most important information that citizens need to have every day is hospital bed…
Mike Hill called out for NRA hoax
At a recent gun show at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Pensacola) displayed his campaign literature on a table sponsored by the…
Seville Quarter, O’Riley’s temporarily close
From Seville Quarter’s Facebook: Seville Quarter’s Dining and Entertainment Complex is temporarily “suspending its sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises†in accordance…
Breaking news: 12 corrections staff tested positive
When questioned by the Escambia County commissioners, Escambia County Corrections Chief Rich Powell said that he currently has 12 employees that have tested positive for…
Breaking news: PPD arrests protestor
Inweekly has learned that the Pensacola Police Department has arrested Jason Uphaus for a misdemeanor. Uphaus was under investigation for hopping on a vehicle that…
New COVID safe seal launched for Florida restaurants
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Launches Seal of Commitment, Safety Promise to Guests TALLAHASSEE—Today, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) launched a new standard…
Breaking news: Escambia 194 new cases, Florida 10,109 – Update
While the Escambia Board of County Commissioner is hearing from DOH Escambia director Dr. John Lanza, DOH Florida reports Escambia County has 194 new cases….
Three jail inmates test positive for COVID
Three inmates at the Escambia County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19 as of this morning, Thursday, July 2. Over the course of four months,…
What Escambia commissioners need to know about COVID
“Please, please, please wear a face covering when you go out in public.†– U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams COVID Deaths Will Continue Escambia County…
Still Independent after 21 years
Today, Inweekly marks its 21st anniversary. This blog is 15 years old. Wow! On July 1, 2011 – 10 years ago – our staff was:…
UWF Songs of Impact winner – video
The original song “Home is where the Heart is†earned more than 1,200 votes in UWF’s Songs of Impact campaign. The winners, UWF senior Delaney…
Exclusive interview on anniversary of the shooting of Tymar Crawford
The July 2 issue of Inweekly: Other articles on Tymar Crawford: Justice for Tymar Community Reacts to Grand Jury Report
Escambia pushes past 2K COVID cases
Escambia County now has 2,046 cases – with 94 news cases reported today. The state of Florida has 6,563 new cases with a positivity rate…
COVID closes WOB
Despite our best efforts, we feel that this is not enough to keep our people safe. Blend Lounge, Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer and Taco…
Momentum for face masks in Escambia County
“And we stand united in our support of all wearing mask or cloth face coverings for the protection of our community.” – heads of Ascension…
County COVID-19 update
Dr. John Lanza, from the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, will be at the Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review Session at 9…
Best of Coast 2020 voting opens today
Like we have every summer for the last 20 years, we’re asking you all to play favorites and vote in our annual Best of the…
Gulf Breeze, Milton account for more than half Santa Rosa new cases
As we reported yesterday, there had been a spike in COVID cases in Gulf Breezes that is believed to be tied to graduation celebrations among…
Zip codes for newest Escambia COVID cases
Four zip codes account for over half of the 188 new COVID cases among Escambia County residents – UWF/Ferry Pass; Beulah/Nature Trail; East Hill/Bayou Texar…
NAS Pensacola, Corry and Whiting have mandatory masks orders
Since April 5, the Department of Defense has directed all individuals on DoD property, installations and any facility are required to wear cloth face coverings…
