Category: News
COVID closes WOB
Despite our best efforts, we feel that this is not enough to keep our people safe. Blend Lounge, Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer and Taco…
Momentum for face masks in Escambia County
“And we stand united in our support of all wearing mask or cloth face coverings for the protection of our community.” – heads of Ascension…
Best of Coast 2020 voting opens today
Like we have every summer for the last 20 years, we’re asking you all to play favorites and vote in our annual Best of the…
NAS Pensacola, Corry and Whiting have mandatory masks orders
Since April 5, the Department of Defense has directed all individuals on DoD property, installations and any facility are required to wear cloth face coverings…
Presser Notes: Masks, Please
“If we can work together, we can really beat back this COVID thing.†– Mayor Robinson by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson is…
COVID-19 mutation: more contagious
The COVID-19 virus appears to be mutating and has become more contagious. The more contagious the virus, the greater need for face masks. Since early…
County to start passing our face masks
In its daily COVID-19 update, Escambia County said its Department of Public Safety will begin distributing “face covering masks” free of charge. When? To be…
New cases spread throughout the county
Escambia has had 138 new COVID cases among its residents since Thursday, June 25. The news cases are spread throughout the county, touching every commissioner’s…
Bar closures evaluated daily
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida We will get it right, then get people back to work ASAP.†–DBPR Sec. Halsey Beshears TALLAHASSEE…
Outbreak tied to GBHS graduation
Parents have contacted Inweekly about a large number of recent COVID-19 cases tied to graduation celebrations among Gulf Breeze High School students, one particularly that…
Gilley Games: The Face Mask boogie
Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley had her staff put out a press release regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press event at Ascension Sacred Heart yesterday –…
Poll: Escambia County residents support mandatory face masks
In one of the most conservative counties in the state, Escambia County voters believe face masks should be mandatory throughout the county. According to the…
DeSantis says youth and reckless bars behind COVID surge
“We’ve not had a single problem with any institution or business that just follow the guidelines.†-Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that…
Florida shatters daily COVID record – 9,585
Florida has 9,585 new COVID cases today. Â Escambia County had 52 cases – which would have been a record last week, but not any more….
City of Gulf Breeze issues mask order, City of Milton will discuss Monday
From City of Gulf Breeze: Effective at 5 p.m. today, Friday, June 26, face coverings are required inside businesses within the City of Gulf Breeze…
Fiesta canceled for 2020
Pensacola, Fla. (June 26, 2020) – In light of the rapidly changing impact of COVID-19 on the Pensacola community, Fiesta Pensacola has decided to postpone…
Studer establishes Diversity and Inclusion Task Force for teams
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Beloit Snappers have jointly hired V. Randolph Brown Consulting, an organization that specializes in helping companies evaluate their diversity, inclusion,…
Pensacola mandates masks
Effective Friday, 5 p.m. Mayor Grover Robinson has requiring all citizens “Mask up, Pensacola” when inside businesses within the city limits.
Breaking news: State stops on-premise alcohol sales
“Effective immediately, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is suspending on premises consumption of alcohol at bars statewide,” according to a tweet from Halsey…
UWF requires masks for campus visitors
UWF announces updated visitor guidelines during pandemic  Pensacola, Fla. – June 26, 2020 – The University of West Florida has established new guidelines and…
