Last week, we reported that Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward appeared in video paid for Airbnb Citizen that was being used to lobby state lawmakers in Tallahassee. This morning, Peter Schorsch and Florida…
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Yikes, Frank White has 31K followers, many dubious
We have kicked an ant pile when we started to look at Twitter followers. State Rep. Frank White, who is running for Florida Attorney General, has a long list of dubious followers….
Mayor cared about CRA plan in 2014, but not a CRA vote for hatchery
A review of the video of Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on the March 13, 2014, revealed that Mayor Ashton Hayward and his administration understood that the fish hatchery proposed for Bruce Beach…
Gulf Shores, Destin perceived as better vacation spots
By Brooke Weber INWEEKLY Even though Pensacola is among one of the most pristine beaches along the Emerald Coast, neighbors Gulf Shores and Destin are still perceived as more ideal vacation spots….
Dosev has bad luck with twitter followers (update)
Three candidates have filed to run for First Congressional District seat against Rep. Matt Gaetz: Republicans Cris Dosev and John Mills and Democrat Phil Ehr. We were looking to do a story…
Myers asks obvious question about hatchery items on agenda
In November, Pensacola City Council members Brian Spencer and Sherri Myers wanted to discuss the fish hatchery that Mayor Ashton Hayward wants built on Bruce Beach. The items were pulled after City…
Florida Chamber names Fred Donovan Jr. its Pensacola Regional Board Chair
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces Fred Donovan Jr., P.E. Principal of Baskerville-Donovan Inc., has been appointed to a one-year term as the Florida Chambers’ Pensacola Regional Board Chair. “Serving as…
Lara Trump: Pensacola rally to have Christmas theme [podcast]
Trump supporters can expect to receive “Christmas-themed” signs to wave at tonight’s rally for President Donald Trump in Pensacola. Lara Trump, senior advisor to the Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and…
Podcast: Studer discusses need for technology breaks
Quint Studer talks about the value of taking technology breaks — the topic of his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal.
Pensacola Mayor sets new record for outside legal fees
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward broke his record for outside legal fees topping $1.46 million in FY 2017. 2014 Â $1,451,388 2015 Â $1,185,192 2016 Â $1,428,814 2017 Â $1,469,685 The FY 2017 would have been even…
Lara Trump on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ today
Lara Trump, Senior Advisor to Donald J. Trump for President Inc. and the President’s daughter-in-law, will be my guest today on “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA. We will discuss tomorrow’s…
PPD announces road closures for Trump rally
The visit by President Trump on Friday, December 8th will require law enforcement to close several streets in the downtown area. At approximately 1:00 PM, the following roads will be closed: I-110…
Buzz: Depositions in fire chiefs lawsuit scheduled for next week
Inweekly has learned Mayor Ashton Hayward, City Administrator Eric Olson, Chief Human Resources Officer (yes, that’s really his title) Ed Sisson and other officials are scheduled to be deposed next week in…
Andrade raises $50K in first month
Republican Alex Andrade announced his campaign coffers for Florida House District 2 has over $50,000 in the first month of the campaign with over 170 donations. “We’re excited and encouraged by the…
Mayor kicks Burgess Road sidewalks to 2020
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers learned yesterday from Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson that the sidewalks budgeted for Burgess Road have been delayed until 2020. For years, Myers has fought for sidewalks…
Tax reform bill ‘drive-by shooting’ of Fla bond deals
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida taxpayers could lose billions of dollars in future savings under part of pending federal tax-reform legislation that would limit the ability of states…
Podcast: History of impeachment and White House obstruction of justice
Presidential historian, author and attorney Alan Manning was my guest yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks.” We discussed the three presidents that face impeachment – two were impeached, and how a president can be…
Councilman Johnson believed CRA master plan should be followed…last year
Over the past few years, the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency has debated what was the best and highest use for its Hawkshaw property on South Ninth Avenue. Last month, the sales and…
Superintendent gets final say over ‘insubordinate’ black coach
In September 2014, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas fired Escambia High School head football coach Willie Spears despite the pleas and requests of his school board and an overflow crowd of Escambia High students,…
City denies request for records re: federal probe into Mayor Hayward
The City of Pensacola has denied the newspaper’s request to review the case files regarding the federal grand jury investigation of Mayor Ashton Hayward. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, a routine public record…