Press release: A Pensacola jury handed down the largest compensatory verdict to date against 3M after the jury found earplugs sold by 3M to the United States Military for use by service…
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Escambia County Public Schools Foundation gets new director
Pensacola, FL – The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has named Jo McArthur as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. A native of Pensacola, Ms. McArthur is eager to give back to her…
IMPACT set to hand out $1.142 million in grants
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropic organization, is pleased to announce its 2022 Membership Drive has successfully concluded with a total of 1,142 members. IMPACT 100 will give back $1,142,000 by awarding 11…
Andrade/Bender town hall on April 6
State Representative Alex Andrade and Commissioner Robert Bender will host a town hall on Wednesday, April 6 at the Bayview Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will include environmental…
Downtown street closures tomorrow
Several roadways in downtown Pensacola will temporarily close to motorized traffic on Saturday, March 26 for the CiclovÃa Pensacola event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following streets…
Dealing with opioid crisis in Pensacola
Mayor Grover Robinson is seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board. Residents interested in being considered for the Mayoral appointment to the…
D2 City Council candidates dive in
by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola residents got a look at their District 2 Pensacola City Council candidates Thursday during a forum hosted by Women for Responsible Legislation. The candidates dove into issues including…
Pensacola’s Strong-Mayor system seems secure
Charter Commission Resists Reconsiderations by Jeremy Morrison It appears that the city of Pensacola will be sticking with the strong-mayor form of government selected by voters a decade ago, with members of…
SAO clears Marioneaux in shooting
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announces that after diligent investigation and review no criminal prosecution will be commenced against Corey Marioneaux Jr. for a shooting incident that occurred during the lawful execution…
What’s happening at Community Health
CEO Chandra Smiley has the latest on Community Health Northwest Florida.
Historical view of Ukraine vs. Russia [podcast]
UWF history professor Dr. Daniel Miller gives a historical perspective to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Friday, March 25, West Florida Public Libraries will host an educational discussion on the…
Pensacola Ciclovia returns [podcast]
After a two-year hiatus, Ciclovia returns to downtown Pensacola. Rand Hicks has the details. Inweekly has more on the weekend event – here.
Phins Fishing Classic benefits United Way
Registration is open for the Inaugural Phins Fishing Classic hosted by Phins Apparel. The fishing tournament will benefit more than 240 United Ways, including United Way of West Florida. The Phins Fishing…
City Reminds Residents of Micromobility Rules and Reporting Options
The City of Pensacola would like to remind e-scooter users to “scoot smart†and follow the new rules of the Shared Micromobility Pilot Program in Pensacola. Electric Scooter Rules and Guidelines 1….
GCKH Blue Ribbon program [podcast]
Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) is celebrating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month by inviting local restaurants and eateries to raise funds and awareness all month long. Interested establishments will commit to…
100 Things to Do on the Alabama Gulf Coast Before You Die [podcast]
Author John Mullen discusses his book “100 Things to Do on the Alabama Gulf Coast Before You Die.” More than five million visitors a year flock to Alabama’s Gulf Coast for its…
Driver’s License Clinic on Friday [podcast]
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver’s License Clinic on Friday, March 25, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9…
Presser Notes: Affordable Housing Tease and Sports Tourism Shyaway
By Jeremy Morrison Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson invited people downtown this upcoming Saturday to experience the experiment-in-urban-planning-and-design — or just plain fun — of the event known as Ciclovia. “We are glad…
Bayou Blvd work moved to Thursday
*Please note the closure has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 24 due to possible inclement weather. Bayou Boulevard will be closed between East Moreno Street and East Lee Street on Thursday, March…
Latest on storm system approaching our area today [podcast]
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor potential severe weather with the enhanced risk of damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, high surf and dangerous rip currents today. The National Weather Service in…