Category: News
Elevate Escambia thanks supporters
On Tuesday, Escambia County voters approved the renewal of the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) program, 55%-45%. The EDATE program allows the county…
More on Project Pickle
Waterfront Dreams of Pickleball By Jeremy Morrison Pickleball may well be a part of the Port of Pensacola’s future portfolio, but what exactly is it?…
Pensacola EggFest tickets nearly sold out
For its 10th anniversary, foodie event Pensacola EggFest is bringing back celebrity judges U.S. Navy Seal veteran Kevin “Dauber” Lacz, consultant and actor in the…
Plaza de Luna reopens
Plaza de Luna has now reopened to the public, providing an area for residents and visitors to enjoy walking, fishing, beautiful waterfront views and more….
BHC Foundation raises nearly $44K
Baptist Health Care Foundation continues to work with community partners and donors, including our Local Honda Dealer, to help raise funds and awareness about the…
Real News podcasts: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
Marine Corps veteran Rob Rivera and Sgt. Max Benitez discuss Toys for Tots and the Semper Fi 5K run. FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth thanks Escambia…
Christmas Lights, Holiday Haul & All I Want
This year the First City Lights Festival is starting early!! On Wednesday, Nov. 9th Friends of Downtown, The Shops on Palafox and DIB are working…
Pensacola named to National Votes for Women Trail
To celebrate the centennial of the passing of the 19th Amendment, the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites (NCWHS) and the University of West Florida…
Lotus unravels
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly A key component in Pensacola’s plan to increase housing availability in an effort to combat homelessness has been removed from the…
City reaches agreement on heritage oak
The City of Pensacola has reached an agreement with property owners at 605 N. Spring St. to preserve a heritage live oak tree that the…
Analysis: Voters want elected officials compensated
There were very few surprises last night when the Escambia County election results were announced. With less the 30% of the votes cast being by…
Urban Revitalization Plan turns 10
By Jeremy Morrison When Quint Studer first arrived in Pensacola, something befuddled him. “We were the Wild West when it came to what you could…
Election Update – 6 pm
UNOFFICIAL VOTER TURNOUT 112,421 PERCENT TURNOUT 50.17% Big rush to the polls – 13,963 votes cast since 3:20 pm 2018 Total 130855 61.45% Mail-in 34929…
National Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola will hold a Candlelight Memorial Service to honor the transgender, nonbinary and…
Election Update (3:20 pm)
Note: We adjusted D6 figures after talking with Supervisor David Stafford. Precinct 31 includes Military votes and needed to be backed out. Escambia Votes Cast:…
Dems aren’t showing up to vote
The voter turnout for Escambia County Democrats is much weaker than it was four years ago – down nearly five percentage points when compared to…
Accepting Nominations for the 2023 PACE Awards
The Greater Pensacola Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2023 Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards through Friday, Dec. 2. The categories include: Emerging…
City District 6 voting at record-setting pace
The District 6 race that has Allison Patton challenging incumbent Ann Hill may break the record for the most votes in a single-member district race…
Escambia: Over 7,000 people vote during lunch
ESCAMBIA COUNTY (1 pm) UNOFFICIAL VOTER TURNOUT: 89,251 PERCENT TURNOUT: 39.83% Local Races: Escambia County Commission District 4: 21,134 votes – 36.6% turnout Escambia County…
Real News podcasts: Nov. 8, 2022
The Choral Society of Pensacola’s Dr. Peter Steenblik previews Born to Hand Jive: A Grease Sing-Along that will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10…
