Category: News
Presser Notes: $CAPE, Clinics and … Mike Hill
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly City of Pensacola officials are exploring the concept of refinancing debt associated with the construction of Community Maritime Park in order…
Barry pre-files for another term
Escambia County District 5 Steven Barry had pre-filed for another term. “ I am excited to seek re-election for Escambia County Commissioner, District 5,” said…
Hill takes to talk radio to spin, defend, attack
While he refused to talk with Inweekly and PNJ reporters, State Rep. Mike Hill did appear on local radio stations on Monday, June 3 to…
Inweekly asks for legal opinion on Mike Hill blocking his Twitter account
Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen and several News Journal reporters have been blocked from State Rep. Mike Hill’s official Twitter account. This morning we sent a…
Mike Hill: ‘Do not let him fester’
Peter Schorsch, publisher of some of Florida’s most influential new media websites, including Florida Politics and Sunburn, wrote a scathing viewpoint calling for GOP leaders…
‘Milkshaking’ of Gaetz at town hall (video)
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, (R-FL), knew to expect the protesters as he walked out of his town hall event in Pensacola…
Mayor finally speaks out against attack on LGBTQ community
It took three tries and criticism from Inweekly and the Pensacola News Journal, but Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson did condemn the statements made at recent…
Pensacola mayor speaks out against hate speech, sorta
Eight days after a group meeting in Pensacola City Hall that joked about passing legislation that would make homosexuality a crime punishable by death, Mayor…
City plans sitting on a shelf
In this week’s Outtakes – Maybe This Time, I write about my hope that the SCAPE waterfront plan will be treated better than post city…
Mayor explains city hall use policy
In response to our post – City Council gives group special status From Mayor Grover Robinson: All City of Pensacola buildings, community centers and parks…
Hill: Gay is a choice (audio)
Here is the audio from State Rep. Mike Hill’s speech before the Women for Responsible Legislation where he denounces legislation that would protect the LGBTQ…
City Council gives group special status
Last week, State Rep. Mike Hill was the featured speaker of Women for Responsible Legislation, which meets monthly in Pensacola City Hall. Hill, who failed…
New fire code puts food trucks in jeopardy
Yesterday Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson called to explain that the state has adopted a new fire code that food trucks and mobile or temporary cooking…
Mike Hill: Memorials, W&L
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly On May 23, Rep. Mike Hill spoke in Pensacola about the recently wrapped legislative session in Tallahassee. While the hard-right Republican…
Mike Hill Leftovers, Part 1
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly On May 23, Rep. Mike Hill spoke in Pensacola about the recently wrapped legislative session in Tallahassee. While the hard-right Republican…
English scores reveal disparities
Spring 2019 FSA English Language Arts Grade 3 Assessment State Report was released yesterday. The Escambia County School District’s scores really exposed the difficulty the…
Presser notes: Another Hire, Too Many Overlays and the Y-Deal
By Jeremy Morrison In addition to announcing the hiring of the city’s new assistant administrator, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson also spoke about a forthcoming land-and-services…
Scott talks hurricane preparedness
By Danielle Brown As hurricane season begins, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and city and county officials urge residents to be prepared in a press conference…
Fiddler chosen for city post
The City of Pensacola has selected Kerrith Fiddler as the new Assistant City Administrator, responsible for the oversight of the City’s community development departments including Public…
Different rules still apply downtown
Last weekend, Jerry Mistretta, of Jerry’s Cajun fame, opened a food truck, Jerry’s Bistreaux, behind the Cigar Factory. The spot was permitted by the city, and…
