Escambia County has hired Jason Catrambone as its new fire chief starting June 14. He joins Escambia County with more than 25 years of experience as an accomplished chief fire officer, including…
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Help for businesses dealing with Sally’s aftermath
Six months after Hurricane Sally struck the Pensacola area, Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) launched the BRACE Hurricane Sally Recovery Helpline for business owners, which will operated from 8 a.m.-5…
Senior Chill Out set for May 21
The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day drive that solicits new air conditioners, fans and/or funds from the community to help seniors beat the heat, will be held…
Eat, Drink, Shop to Win
The Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze Chambers of Commerce are working in partnership to host “Beach to Breeze Bingo,†a promotional gaming event, from May 14-28 at about two dozen participating businesses…
Help plan future of ECAT
In October 2020, representatives from Escambia County Area Transit  (ECAT) launched ‘Your Service, Your Say,’ a project focused on improving the future of public transportation throughout Escambia County. Since its launch, the…
More presser notes: Post-COVID, NASA dreams
By Jeremy Morrison Hours before Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that the state of Florida was “no longer in a state of emergency†when it comes to the COVID pandemic, Mayor Robinson also…
Presser notes: Mayor comments on new chief
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Mayor Grover Robinson has selected Eric Randall as the next chief of the Pensacola Police Department, calling the decision the “right choice for us.†“He may not have…
Gilley suggests ‘Burn the Masks’ ceremony
While several communities have held memorial ceremonies honoring those who have died because COVID-19, Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley wants to hold a “Burn the Mask” ceremony. She suggested the event at…
Ten dead issues as legislative session ended
TEN DEAD ISSUES AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDED May 3, 2021Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — From abortion restrictions to vacation rentals, many high-profile bills died Friday when the Florida legislative session ended. Here are…
Mayor selects Randall for police chief
Eric Randall has been selected by Mayor Grover Robinson as the next Chief of Police for the Pensacola Police Department, after a nationwide search, public participation and thorough review by the selection…
Breaking: DeSantis suspends local COVID executive orders
Gov. Ron DeSantis this morning signed an executive order that suspends all remaining local COVID-19 emergency orders. “I think that’s the evidence-based thing to do,†he said. “I think folks that are…
Pensacola airport rentals among most expensive
A comparison of car rental rates in the USA for Spring 2021 reveals Pensacola is one of the top three most expensive U.S. destinations, only losing two Hawaii tourist spots. Kahului, Hawaii,…
TDB Bombshell: Confession links Gaetz paying for sex with minor
The Daily Beast reports that the indicted former Seminole tax collector and Matt Gaetz’s party bro wrote letters to Roger Stone asking for help with a presidential pardon that may be damaging…
A dialogue about food insecurity
By Carollyn Taylor, Inweekly Escambia County is full of helping hands and grateful hearts, but where do you go when you fall short on food and hope? As the COVID-19 pandemic surged,…
FDOT says bridge on track to open May 31
Press release: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors have completed the installation of multiple stay-in-place forms and are currently pouring and leveling concrete on the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Following the completion of…
PPD chief finalists embrace community policing
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The three finalists vying for the chief’s position with the Pensacola Police Department are in town this week interviewing with city officials. On Wednesday, the trio sat together…
Possible gaming of procurement under Gilley
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners had a surprise from its administration at its regular meeting on April 22–substantial change orders, sometimes greater than the contract approved by the board, are being…
SBA offers restaurant rescue funds
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, at 8 a.m. and open applications on Monday, May 3,  at 11 a.m. for the Restaurant Revitalization…
NAS Whiting’s water issue
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field had an independent contractor officials test 24 private drinking water wells in the designated sampling area surrounding the installation. Three of wells tested  were above the…
Presser Notes: Green-ish, Teen-ish & Vaccine-ish
Presser Notes: Green-ish, Teen-ish & Vaccine-ish by Jeremy Morrison Reflecting on Pensacola City Council’s decision last week to commit to producing at least 30 percent of the city’s power via renewable energy…