Category: News
Escambia County’s Graduation Rate Jumped
Escambia County’s graduation rate jumped over five percentage points for the 2024-25 school year: 2021-22: 78.4% 2022-23: 80.5% 2023-24: 84.2% 2024-25: 89.5% The state average…
New World Believers: A Jones Family Enterprise
In reviewing the meeting packets of the Escambia Children’s Trust, I came across the staff review of New World Believers’ grant request for its third…
Two Visions: Florida Legislature’s Opening Day Reveals Stark Leadership Contrasts
Senate President Doubles Down on Faith and Rural Focus Florida Senate President Ben Albritton made clear Tuesday that his final session leading the chamber will…
Children’s Trust Suspends New World Believers Grant
The Escambia Children’s Trust has suspended its grant to New World Believers, Inc. for its mental health program, Healthy Opportunities and Options Promoting Success. (H.O.O.P.S.)…
Collins Launches Gubernatorial Bid
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After months of speculation, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins on Monday announced he will run for…
Customs & Border Protection hosting Global Entry Event at Pensacola Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Pensacola International Airport, will host its first Global Entry enrollment event in Pensacola. The event offers conditionally…
UWF Gets New Trustee from Destin
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced an appointment and reappointment to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The appointments are subject to confirmation…
Beach Access Discussion at Feb. Commitee of the Whole
In Inweekly’s Jan. 8 issue, I listed four issues that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners needed to resolve in 2026: paratransit, Pensacola Beach…
Four Locals Appointed to Pensacola State College Board
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Holzknecht, Todd Leonard, and Audrey McDonald and the reappointment of Dr. Troy Tippett to the Pensacola…
City Poll: Voters Worried About Jobs, Reeves Gets High Marks
A recent poll of Pensacola voters reveals a community grappling with national economic frustrations while maintaining optimism about city leadership and downtown development. Several readers…
Diaz OK’d for University of West Florida President
By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida The University of West Florida Board of Trustees this morning approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.,…
AIF Endorses Fay for Andrade’s House Seat
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Florida House District 2 endorsement for the 2026 election cycle. The seat is currently held by Alex Andrade,…
Pensacola Cements Status as Global Sailing Destination with Sail GP Training Hub
The Port of Pensacola just became the off-season training home for the world’s most prestigious sailing league. During Wednesday’s grand opening of American Magic’s new…
American Magic opens High Performance Center
American Magic opened the American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) at the Port of Pensacola yesterday. Details: The center serves as the team’s operational base…
UWF Interim President Diaz Offered $162K More Than Saunders
Late Monday afternoon, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair Rachel Matthews had staff post the supporting documents on the board’s website…
Andrade’s Parting Shot: DeSantis “Not an Executive,” Legislature Faces Uncertain Session
As the Florida Legislature prepares to reconvene January 13 for an election-year session, outgoing State Rep. Alex Andrade delivered a damning assessment of Gov. Ron…
Departing UWF Trustee Calls for Unity as Another Letter Raises Serious Questions About Presidential Selection
Pressure mounts as the University of West Florida Board of Trustees prepares to confirm Manny Diaz Jr. as its next president on Thursday, Jan. 8….
Breaking: Perkins not running for ECUA seat again
Just received: ECUA District Four Board Seat to Be Open in 2026 The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will have an open board seat in…
UWF Women’s Basketball Charging Toward Tournament Play
Argos Sitting at 10-4, Tied for Second in Highly Competitive Conference — The University of West Florida women’s basketball team has reached the midpoint of…
A New Mardi Gras Tradition Steps Off Tonight
Pensacola Mardi Gras is bringing authentic New Orleans energy to downtown with the inaugural Second Line Tuesday, debuting tonight outside Old Hickory Whiskey Bar on…
