Author: Rick Outzen
From “Me” to “We”: Gulf Winds Credit Union’s Recipe
In an era of rampant employee disengagement and corporate purpose statements that often ring hollow, Gulf Winds Credit Union is doing something different—and it’s working….
Blue Angels Homecoming Show Cancelled
Naval Air Station Pensacola has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow, which was scheduled for November 14-15. The annual two-day event,…
New Proposed UWF Code of Conduct Focuses On Consent Not Harassment
The University of West Florida administration has changed its proposed amendment to its Student Code of Conduct from defining sexual harassment to focusing on what…
Retailers Voice Concerns, Mixed Support for New Palafox
Following Mayor D.C. Reeves’ presentation on the New Palafox Street project, downtown business owners and retailers expressed a range of reactions from cautious support to…
Mayor Reveals Latest on Palafox Plan to Downtown Retailers
Mayor D.C. Reeves and Project Strategic Initiatives Chief Adrianne Walker unveiled the latest details of the New Palafox Street reconstruction project to downtown business owners…
Gov. DeSantis: No Hurry to Reveal Property Tax Plan
During a press conference yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis sharply criticized the Florida House’s approach to reducing or eliminating property taxes. He also explained why his…
2025 Annual Report on Infant Mortality Causes
Inweekly has obtained the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Annual Legislative Report, dated October 1, 2025. Full Report: fiar-annual-report-2025 Background: The Florida Department of Health…
Last Chance to Ride VEO Scooters
At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves reminded the media that the city’s contract for the VEO Scooters ends today. The mayor did…
Inweekly Foo Foo Fest Guide
Foo Foo Fest 2025 Fall is actually the best time of year in Pensacola, and that’s thanks in large part to Foo Foo Fest. If…
American Magic Drops Out of 38th America’s Cup
Pensacola-based sailing team shifts focus to long-term development as it steps away from yachting’s premier event. American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s representative in…
Florida Lawmaker Targets Infant Mortality Crisis Through Medicaid Overhaul
State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) seeks to tackle one of the state’s most troubling healthcare disparities: infant mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black families. In…
TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center at Pensacola International Airport Nov. 3-7
Pensacola International Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will…
Mayor Reeves Addresses Palafox Project Timeline and Business Owner Concerns
At his weekly press conference this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed mounting questions about the Reimagined Palafox project, emphasizing that critical meetings this week…
Lawmakers Tackling Infant Mortality With Different Approaches
The 2025 Civic Leaders Summit and Inweekly may have jump-started a community conversation on how to reduce Escambia County’s infant mortality rate. Two state lawmakers…
Sheriff Simmons: Protecting Children Online
In light of a recent Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) operation that led to the arrest of 13 men for crimes targeting children, I…
Broxson Appointed to State Board of Governors
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed former state senator Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, to the Board of Governors of the State University System. A respected leader…
Sheriff Simmons: Safest Fair Ever
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons delivered an unprecedented report following the 2025 Pensacola Interstate Fair, announcing that despite nine days of large crowds, deputies made…
What Are Downtown Business Concerns Re:New Palafox
Downtown Pensacola business owners fear that the impact of Reimagining Palafox’s construction will be devastating for them. At the Pensacola City Council meeting on October…
Triumph Approves Term Sheets for UWF, PSC Projects
Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors approved the term sheets for significant projects at the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. UWF’s term…
TBT, Politico Report on State Vouchers Issues
Two weeks ago, I reported on the accountability nightmare surrounding Florida’s state voucher program. “The scholarship program is about a $4.3 billion issue right now,…
