Several years ago the Perry-designed 20’ custom sailboat ‘Victoria’, her sails, equipment and trailer were donated to the PYC Satori Foundation. The Trustees and Advisory board of the foundation decided this year…
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CARES dollars for families coming Sept. 18…maybe
On Thursday, Sept. 3, the Escambia County Commission unanimously approved the allocation of the first $14.3 million of its Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funds. Families and businesses will receive…
New DIB director: Walker Wilson
The board of directors of the Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) this week voted to hire Walker Wilson as the organization’s new executive director. Wilson was selected from a pool of 53 candidates…
Rally’s Day of Shopping set for Sept. 18
Rally Pensacola, an extension of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, invites you to shop for a cause on Friday, Sept. 18, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Rally’s Day of Shopping event…
DeSantis want to get to ‘yes’ on bars
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he hopes to give Floridians the “ability to have some enjoyment in their life†by soon lifting on-site…
IMPACT 100 to hold 2020 grant finalists announcement
Pensacola, FL, September 3, 2020 – IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, is holding a Finalists Announcement Wednesday, September 9th at 9:30 a.m. to reveal the 2020 finalists from…
CARES Rent and Mortgage assistance overwhelmed, closes after four days
Escambia County’s Rent and Mortgage Assistance program for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to stay open until Sept. 14. Instead the application process ends at 5 p.m.on Friday, Sept….
CPAC Digs Into Mental Health
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly About an hour deep into this week’s meeting of Pensacola’s Citizen Police Advisory Committee, Chairman Joseph Marshall paused to stress the urgency of the group’s mission to improve…
‘Hot Dog Licenses’ for bars may continue until year-end
“It’s simply a way for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the governor to look like they’re doing something, which seems to be more important to them than actually doing…
Space Command: A good fit for Pensacola
The competition to be home for the U.S. Space Command moved to a new level this week as communities seeking the headquarters submitted their proposals. The finalists are expected to be selected…
Once again, county administrator fails good government test
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets today. Once again, County Administrator Janice Gilley has failed to provide the materials on an item coming up for approval, leaving the public and media no…
Breaking news: City can remove Confederate monument – updated
The City of Pensacola can remove the Confederate monument in Lee Square after Federal Judge M. Casey Rodgers ruled yesterday that the Ladies Memorial Association Inc. and other plaintiffs lacked standing. The…
A Hyper-Relevant ‘Long Distance Call’
By Jeremy Morrison In a new exhibition currently showing at the Pensacola Museum of Art — artists explore the intersection of fine art and humor. The art featured in “… I Forgot…
Preview of Sept. 3 issue
Dining in the Time of Corona
Superintendent Selection Shake-up
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The Escambia County School District has selected a new superintendent. School board members voted Tuesday night to bring Dr. Timothy A. Smith to town to act as the…
County clarifies eligibility requirements of housing grants, adds more locations
The emphasis comes from the county about CARES Act assistance for homeowners and renters: Please provide the public the eligibility requirements as required by the State of Florida: A.1. Is your combined…
More CARES help for families coming in mid-September
Families and small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic will have to wait until Sept. 15 before they can apply for additional Escambia County’s CARES Act grants. The county commissioners approved the…
Escambia: The race to help homeowners, renters
“There’s a pandemic. We were going to be required to do more, and staff’s going to be required to do more as well as citizens.†-Commissioner Lumon May It took month for…
Presser Notes: When’s It Safe to Take Off the Masks?
Plus: Affordable Housing, Re-openings and Restrooms (Both Pricey and Cheap) by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly On the other side of the Labor Day holiday, decisions will be made regarding the city of Pensacola’s…
More on COVID testing in the jail
In July, Inweekly received a letter signed by 53 female inmates in Escambia County’s work release building pleading to be tested. Last week, the inmates of Work Release Building Dorm Three wrote…