Gov. Rick Scott and nearly every strong mayor in the state of Florida give annual speeches about the status of their governments. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward is the exception. His last State…
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National Championship for BTWH grad Alex Leatherwood
If you watched Alabama best Georgia in the BCS Championship last night, you heard the announcers talk about a freshman left tackle facing the tough Bulldog defense. That freshman was Alex Leatherwood…
League of Women Voters focuses on solar
Pensacola League of Women Voters has joined a statewide initiative to make the Sunshine State a Solar State, working with League of Women Voters of Florida and Solar United Neighbors of Florida,…
Levine in Pensacola on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Pensacola will have a chance to meet Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, who running for the Democratic nomination for governor. His Live! from Florida’s Living Rooms Bus Tour…
Podcast: UWF president discusses the importance of capital campaign
Last week, the University of West Florida announced the success of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, which raised more than $64.4 million by almost 20,000 donors, including 55 planned gifts and nearly…
Anti-panhandling ordinance cost city of Pensacola $10K
The homeless and panhandling have been problems for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward since he took office. Several times, he attempted ordinances to deal with them. Each time he and other city officials…
Vote for Gulf Islands National Seashore
10Best enlisted a panel of Florida Local Experts and travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions. Gulf Islands National Seashore is a finalist, and online voting will determine what tops the…
Bubba Watson Drive – home to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart has a new official address recognizing local professional golfer Bubba Watson – 1 Bubba Watson Drive. In September, Sacred Heart and the Watson family…
Gaetz: Congress can block Sessions on medical marijuana [podcast]
Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered the U.S. attorneys across the country to enforce the federal laws regarding marijuana. Congressman Matt Gaetz, a proponent of legalizing medical marijuana, explained to Inweekly that Congress…
No homicides in 2017, a tribute to PPD and news reporting
In November 2016, Chief David Alexander told the Pensacola City Council that little could be done about the rise of homicides inside the city limits. Over the first 10 months of last…
Session tells U.S. attorneys to enforce federal cannabis laws, Gaetz objects
Today, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice has rescinded the “Cole Memo” and two additional memos related to marijuana enforcement policy. In a memorandum, Sessions directed all…
Studer podcast: Developing supervisors
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer talked about the importance of workforce development–not just for the initial hires but also after they’ve started their jobs. He said, “There’s one key miss I see…
City Inspections: different rules, different enforcement for different people
Remember Mackey’s Mudhouse, the downtown restaurant with a rooftop bar on North Palafox Street. Four and a half years ago, city officials approved the construction and allowed the business to open even…
City argues citizens have no standing to challenge Bruce Beach
In December, the City of Pensacola filed in a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by A&J Mugs owner Dan Lindemann and Pensacola resident Jerry Holtzworth that challenged the validity of the…
Over 3100 students make UWF President and Dean lists
A total of 3,158 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2017 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The President’s List features 1,196 students…
Appeal delays new penalty phase for Patrick Gonzalez
The new sentencing hearing for the murderer of Bud and Melanie Billings has been delayed while the Florida Supreme Court hears his latest appeal. Last year, Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Nikolas…
City Planning: Different rules, different maps for different folks
The recent debate over the validity of the city’s online maps and whether developers and the public can rely on them isn’t a new problem with the Hayward administration. In October 2014,…
Handful of new laws take effect with new year
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 2, 2018……… Six bills from the 2017 legislative session became effective with the arrival of the New Year. The changes…
Top 10 Inweekly arts, music and entertainment stories
Foo Foo Fest 2017 Don’t say there’s nothing to do in Pensacola. Hangout Fest 2017 Inweekly team covered this music festival as only it could. “Waking The World Up†Interview with Poet…