From Ann Hill Campaign: Ann Hill, candidate for Pensacola City Council District 6, will host a free community Town Hall: “Let’s talk about homelessness.†Panelists from the Pensacola Police Department, ACLU, Downtown…
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Mayoral campaign reports
Grover Robinson edged Brian Spencer in raising funds during the week of July 21-27 ($9000-$8000), but Spencer has begun to spend his campaign war chest, $30,167.90. Lawrence Powell had a solid fundraising…
County Commission campaign reports week of July 21-27
In District 2, Commissioner Doug Underhill had a strong fundraising week for July 21-27, hauling in $5,300. His challenger Alan McMillan raised $2,250. In District 4, Greg Litton brought in $2,700, followed by…
Carpenter’s Creek Town Hall, Aug. 20
Councilwoman Sherri Myers will host a town hall 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 at Asbury Place behind Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 5725 N. 9th Ave. Topics: 1. Update on County hiring Master…
Ruling rejects limits on medical marijuana businesses
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA… TALLAHASSEE — In a ruling that could have a revolutionary impact if it stands, a Tallahassee judge has found a law limiting the number…
Upward Intuition founder Jon Shell sets the record straight on skate park support
From Brian Spencer Campaign: City Councilman Brian Spencer, a vocal supporter of a proposed skate park at the Hollice T. Williams Park since 2015, was surprised yesterday to read in a news…
Nearly 1,900 ballots mailed in by city voters
As of today, 1,883 mail-in ballots from city voters have been received by the Supervisor of Elections. Countywide, 7,124 ballots have been mailed in. By precinct: 14 FRICKER COMMUNITY CENTER 133…
Catalyst HRE acquires 21 healthcare properties in eight states
Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate (“Catalyst HREâ€) has completed the acquisition of a 21-property healthcare portfolio with a total cost of approximately $150 million (the “Portfolioâ€). The Portfolio spans eight states and is…
Garrett leads House District 1 Democratic primary
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 452 likely democrat voters in State House District 1, Vikki Garrett holds her strong lead with 24.8% of the vote while challenger Franscine Cecilia Mathis…
Robinson: City ‘asleep at the wheel’ on sign ordinance (Updated)
City residents have complained about the proliferation of political signs in the city’s right of ways. The city last week told Inweekly that a candidate had challenged the constitutionality of the temporary…
Pensacola Tidal Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 14
The Pensacola Tidal Town Hall is 5-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 14 at the downtown Pensacola library, 239 N. Spring St. This is a grant-funded, nonpartisan forum for our local, state, and congressional…
Council D6 race a toss up
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 158 likely voters in Pensacola City Council District 6, Wilhelm Butch Hansen has a slight lead over Ann Hill. The survey found that Hansen has…
Moore leads Council D4 race, but runoff likely
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 142 likely voters in Pensacola City Council District 4, Jared Moore still holds the lead with 27.5 percent. Who will face Moore in a runoff…
VT MAE job fair
VT MAE, Pensacola’s newest global aviation company, is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple aircraft maintenance positions. VT MAE performs maintenance services and modifications to many of the top airlines and airfreight…
Buchanan wants to fund proposed skate park
From Drew Buchanan campaign: Pensacola mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan announced on Friday that as mayor, he would work with the city council to fully fund the estimated $800,000 necessary to move forward…
Olson gets $83K severance
According to his employment agreement, former City Administrator Eric Olson is entitled to 20 weeks of pay plus 500 hours PTO payout, about $83,115. It looks like he won’t be needing to…
Another name for gun violence: Tragedy
By Sammi Sontag… With a single shot his chest cavity was torn apart. Pat Dale was murdered July 16, 1983. “Pat didn’t have to die in vain,†Betsy Dale Adams, Alabama native…
Poll: Robinson and Spencer headed to runoff for mayor
County Commissioner Grover Robinson still leads in the race to be Pensacola’s next mayor, but Councilman Brian Spencer has cut into his margin, according to the latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll. Robinson garnered…
Bydlak takes lead in House District 1 GOP primary
Rebekah Bydlak has taken the lead in the House District 1 Republican primary, according to the latest poll by Inweekly/Political Matrix. In June, Bydlak trailed former State Rep. Mike Hill by 4.6…
Nearly 6K votes already cast for Aug 28 primary
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office says 5,890 mail-in ballots have been returned: Republican: 3,316 Democrat: 1,869 NPA: 674 Other: 31 The SOE has developed an App that will allow voters…