Applications are now open for the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program. They are available until Friday, March 22, at 3 p.m. Online applications are available at MyEscambia.com/youthemployment. Physical applications are not…
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Real News 2/28/24
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses the role of mentors and his Blazer Academy. We also touch on the Star Network and increasing the force. Listen to podcast. — Visit Pensacola CEO…
Inweekly 2/29/24 issue – Spring Forward
The inweekly.net is temporarily out of commission, but you can read it here. We hope to have it back up soon.
Inweekly: Florida’s Bad Dental Health
By Tom St. Myer When it comes to dental health, Florida has the dubious distinction of ranking among the worst states in the nation. WalletHub released a report in February that ranked…
Probable cause found in ethics complaint against Underhill’s aide
On March 8, the Florida Commission on Ethics will consider the probable cause finding regarding a complaint against former County Commissioner Doug Underhill’s aide, Jonathan Owens. Last summer, the county learned that…
National history group opposes Florida bills
The American Historical Association has sent a letter to members of the Florida House of Representatives and Senate opposing HB 1291/SB 1372, asserting that if passed, the bill would threaten the integrity…
Daily Outtakes: The future of Yonge land
On Monday, March 4, the Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss its preferences for the redevelopment of 925 East Jackson Street, where the Malcolm Yonge Gym currently exists. According to the agenda, a…
Real News 2/27/24
Collier Merrill shares the many steps that happened behind the scenes to land American Magic in Pensacola. Culinary Productions’ owner Mike DeSorbo. Culinary Productions Event Space is now open and hosting weddings,…
Mayor Reeves’ wish, stop us vs them on housing
Mayor D.C. Reeves has received pushback on social media over the recent Wall Street Journal article concerning the increase of million-dollar homes sold in the greater Pensacola area. He has repeatedly said…
Beck Partners sold to Stirling
Lousiana-based Stirling has acquired Beck Partners, the regional commercial real estate firm founded by Gregg Beck in 1981. Justin Beck, CEO of Beck Partners, will remain with the Pensacola team as Vice…
Alabama ruling impacts Pensacola women
Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that couples who tried in vitro fertilization (IVF) and lost frozen embryos in an accident at a facility in Mobile, Ala., can sue under the…
Daily Outtakes: Why was Gilley fired
The PNJ has posted online reporter Jim Little’s coverage of the civil trial regarding the legality of the Escambia County commissioners’ 401a retirement plan. While the article calls the plan “lucrative,” it…