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Doug Baldwin at SYSA Event: “Just Spread Love”

Community At the Rafferty Community Center ribbon-cutting, the former Seahawk credited coaches, parents and a grandfather for who he became, then asked Northwest Florida’s leaders…

Florida Humanities Director Pitches “Cultural Corridor” Built on Community Radio

Florida Humanities director Dr. Nashid Madyun: Gulf Coast community radio stations are already connected by culture — his pitch: build a story-sharing network.

Podcast: Trading a Navy Uniform for a Midway

Navy commandant to fair CEO: Gil Clark Jr. left 28 years of military life to run Pensacola’s 91-year-old fair — and rebuild its future.

Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan

Mayor Reeves says money is not the problem for helping Pensacola’s at-risk teens. The hard part? Deciding what to build. Listen to the podcast.

Get Ready to Celebrate 10 Years of Danetoberfest in Downtown Pensacola

10 years, 10,000 slobbery kisses. Danetoberfest turns a decade old Oct. 3 in Seville Square — help NWFLGDR hit its $15K goal for Great Danes in need.

Viper 640 North American Championship Coming to Pensacola

Sailing Pensacola’s push to become the sailing capital of North America adds another big date to the calendar. The Viper 640 North American Championship, the…

Inweekly: A Poet’s Ancestral Flame, a New Voice on the Dial and a County Budget Brawl

A poet’s ancestral flame, a radio dream 26 years in the making and a budget brawl that got personal. See inside Inweekly’s Sept. 17 issue

Podcast: Building Pensacola’s Next Music Scene, One Song at a Time

He didn’t sing until senior year of high school. Now Zach Robbins is dropping an Earth Day album about nature, development, and healing.

Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens

Escambia Children’s Trust holds the tax rate flat but nearly stalls its $12.8M budget over a fight for at-risk teens ages 15-18. Full story here.

Ballet Pensacola Reimagines “Frankenstein”

Who created the monster? Creator, Creature or Society? Choreographer Gonzalo Galguera flips Frankenstein on its head for Ballet Pensacola’s 48th season opener.

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8

200+ artists, $26,000 in prizes, a UK textile artist and free admission — the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival takes over downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8.

Escambia County Offers Free Pet Adoptions

Free pet adoptions in Escambia County Sept. 18–30 — dogs & cats 1+ get a forever home for just a $15 fee.

Inweekly Sept. 10 Issue—Fall Arts Part 2: Festivals

A singer who nearly lost the ability to sing, license plate cameras going dark across the county, a Commerce Secretary in line to run Pensacola State, and the festivals that kick off fall—all in the Sept. 10 issue.

Six Local Kitchens Join Foo Foo Fest Menu

Six Pensacola spots just dropped exclusive Foo Foo Fest dishes and drinks — from blackberry-brie toast to a “Foo’s Gold” cocktail. See who’s on the menu.

Registration Open ’til 9/10 for PensaCan 2026 Build Teams

Cans become art, art fights hunger—PensaCan 2026 build team registration closes Sept. 10. Grab your team, stack some soup, save the day.

Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review

DCF investigated one family 14 times before a child was murdered. Sen. Don Gaetz says it took 4 senators to save Kenley — and it shouldn’t have.

Ballet Pensacola: Bianca Villegas

Ballet Pensacola’s new executive director talks about stepping into leadership, the company’s evolution from Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.

Inweekly: Fall Arts Guide Part 1

She digs her own clay and started downtown’s newest art night. Plus Escambia schools first A, TruWorth debut, Jolly on data centers, Jelly Roll vs. Patronis.