Congressman Matt Gaetz took to Facebook to explain his bill that would abolish the Environmental Protection Agency. We missed his scheduled radio interview on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, but he did produce a…
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Chief Justice makes appointments to Constitution Revision Commission
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court on Monday named the first three of 36 people who will serve with Attorney General Pam…
Music educator of the year named: Jonathan Clark
In an effort to support music education and to celebrate local educators who excel, the Blues Angel Music Foundation announces the awarding of their inaugural Music Educator of the Year prize to…
JetPay agreement could mean more jobs for Pensacola
JetPay Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer to become the payment processor for the State’s E-Pay program. The agreement could…
Creative Learning offers merit scholarships
Creative Learning Academy has launched a new program that provides academic scholarships to high-achieving students. CLA will offer a limited number of selective, merit-based scholarships to attract and recognize students who exhibit…
Carpenters Creek and Bayou Texar Charrette, Feb. 21
City Councilwoman Sherri Myers will hold a Carpenters Creek and Bayou Texar Charrette 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, at Asbury Place, behind Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 5725 N. 9th Avenue. The focus…
Mister Pervert cyberstalking victims now total 32
More victims have come forward in the Mister Pervert cyberstalking investigation, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s office. “Right now we have gotten up to 32 victims, all ranging in different ages, 
Possible battle brewing on ‘Open Gaetz Day’
The Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club is planning a protest on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grover T’s BBQ in Milton when Congressman Matt Gaetz gives a legislative update to…
Gaetz finds co-sponsors for bill to abolish EPA
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) found three co-sponsors for his bill to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of 2018 (H.R.861): Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia), Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky), and Steven…
Mayor immovable, Police Chief out in May
Months ago, we posted that Pensacola Police Chief David Alexander wanted to keep his job after his DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) date as CFO Dick Barker, Assistant to the City Council…
Bentina Terry moving to Atlanta
Bentina Terry, Gulf Power’s Customer Service and Sales vice president, has been selected as senior vice president of the Metro Atlanta Region for Georgia Power. In this role, she will be responsible…
Town Hall on Beach toll bridge set for Feb 23
The Escambia County Public Works Department will host a town hall meeting to discuss Bob Sikes Bridge operations and Pensacola Beach traffic Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the commission meeting…
IP still exploring causes of Cantonment explosion
By Duwayne Escobedo The power went out at International Paper the day before the digester exploded sending pulp contents and a piece of equipment off the paper mill site, said Brett De…
Jackson’s Steakhouse named among Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America 2017
The website OpenTable.com has published its 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America 2017. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 10 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for…
PLT hiring new executive director
The Pensacola Little Theatre, Inc. is searching for a dynamic, visionary and seasoned Executive Director to promote and lead the organization through its next phase of growth. The Executive Director is the…
Pensacola native, Booker T. Washington alum wins prestigious award
The University of Iowa Press book Dubuque’s Forgotten Cemetery: Excavating a Nineteenth-century Burial Ground in a Twenty-first-century City by Robin M. Lillie and Jennifer E. Mack has been awarded the 2017 Society…
County intervenes, media can ask questions at IP Town Hall
Escambia County officials have assured Inweekly that media will be allowed to ask questions tonight at the town meeting on the International Paper mill explosion. Reporters can address the panel after the…
Chamber hands out PACE awards
Last night, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 57th Annual PACE Award recipients during a special one-night event at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. “We are privileged to have an abundance…
Gaetz holds ‘Open Gaetz Day’ on Feb. 23
Congressman Matt Gaetz has created political waves in Washington, D.C. and Northwest Florida. This month he will get feedback from his constituents when he holds his first “Open Gaetz Day” on Feb….
House bills sponsored by Rep. Frank White
Freshman State Rep. Frank White has submitted eight bills for consideration: HB 55 – Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans General Bill by Burgess and White (CO-SPONSORS) Diaz, M.; Fant; Fischer; Ponder Alternative…