Category: Caring
Inweekly—May 7: Perfect Read for a Rainy Day
Texts. Kennel plans. A Michelin chef. A lawsuit. Possible library fix is exposed—and that’s just the start. The May 7 Inweekly is here.
Army Aviator Convicted of Rape; One Occurred at NAS Pensacola
Army aviator Dawson Van Manen, 27, convicted of raping two women & sentenced to 31 years. First assault occurred at NAS Pensacola. More victims may exist.
Pensacola & Keyhive Ready to Celebrate Keyla being in Top 3
Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson is TOP 3 on American Idol! Grammy winner Alicia Keys mentors her for the May 11 finale. KeylaFest starts Wednesday!
Papantonio Signing “A Death in Arcadia” on May 6
Pensacola attorney Mike Papantonio exposes America’s troubled teen industry in his new thriller—and the abuse he describes is real. Book signing Wed., May 6.
Five Flags Speedway Reschedules “Meet the Drivers”
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Five Flags Speedway officials have scheduled “Meet the Drivers” Night, from tonight to Friday night, May 29.
Get the Lowdown on Possible Keyla Richardson Concert
Pensacola is ready to throw Keyla Richardson the biggest homecoming in city history—parade, concert, and millions of TV viewers—if she makes the Top 3 Monday.
Inweekly: Best of the Coast Voting Opens & More
Best of the Coast voting is open. Schools are short $18M. The Hard Rock TIF got rejected. Quint Studer bought a baseball team. It’s all in this week’s Inweekly.
Meet the Drivers Night at Five Flags Speedway
$5 tickets. 20+ bike giveaways. Autographs, four racing divisions, and one unforgettable Friday night at Five Flags Speedway. This deal won’t last long.
Mayor Plans for ‘American Idol’ Homecoming
Pensacola is planning a free concert at Community Maritime Park for May 6 — but Keyla must first survive two more cuts to earn her hometown hero moment.
Inweeky: Ani DiFranco, Cryptids, Sociology Stupidity
Ani DiFranco hits Vinyl Music Hall, a teen playwright debuts Mothman in love, and the Children’s Trust rewrites the rules after a scandal. Read Inweekly.
Nonprofits Demand County Clerk Pam Childers Cut Checks
Escambia Clerk Pam Childers has until Friday to release $7K in approved nonprofit funding—or get sued. And personal liability may be on the table.
UWF Day of Giving Breaks Donation Record
UWF’s Day of Giving shattered expectations—$278K raised, 50 states represented and the goal exceeded by $100K+. Here are the numbers.
Gulf Winds Golf Tournament Hauls in $100K
Gulf Winds Foundation raised $100K+ at its Chip in Fore golf tournament—fueling scholarships & nonprofits that lift Pensacola families. Read the full stor
Smoke & Community: Pensacola Cigar Weekend
Pensacola is about to join the ranks of Houston, Miami, Tampa, and Charlotte with its very own cigar weekend—and the woman behind it never…
This week in Pensacola, the stakes couldn’t be higher
Issue — April 16, 2026 A $280 million Hard Rock development hangs in the balance, apartment dwellers are being shot due to decisions made by…
Children’s Trust Approves Landmark Quality Assurance Policy to Strengthen Grant Oversight
After years of public scrutiny over grant mismanagement, missed program goals, and lapses in financial oversight, the Escambia Children’s Trust board voted today to approve…
Children Trust’s Grant Withdrawals, Total $2.4 Million
UPDATE: ECT board member Tori Woods posted on my Facebook page that CMB Visions grant was not the Out-of-School-Time grant but its CARES grants. The…
Online Gambling Targeting Your Kids—And RDCY Is Fighting Back
When most parents think about internet dangers for children, they think about predators or explicit content. But two Florida attorneys are sounding the alarm about…
Five Flags Speedway to Host Richest Winged Sprint Car Race in History
Five Flags Speedway is making history again. The legendary Pensacola short track has been selected to host the kick-off event for the brand-new Race for…
Check Out April 2 Inweekly: Blue Wahoos edition
Creating Memorable Experiences with the Blue Wahoos It’s not just about winning. Erik Bremer, the manager of broadcasting and media relations for the Blue Wahoos,…
