Category: News
New candidate files for State House
Vikki Garrett announced her bid for the Florida House of Representatives District 1 open seat. Garrett grew up in District 1 and said in her…
Gaetz: Huckabee Sanders understands Northwest Florida [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Congressman Matt Gaetz said that President Donald Trump’s press secretary has been his ally in getting issues before the president. “We have…
Blue Wahoos win 400th game
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won its 400th game last night in Blue Wahoo Stadium on Fetterman Field, beating the Mississippi Braves 3-2. Four thousand fans,…
Cody Martin joins Pensacola Opera
Executive Director Jerome Shannon announces the appointment of Cody Martin to the position of Director of Education for Pensacola Opera. “Cody Martin is one of…
State charges illegal poker games at Pensacola Greyhound Park
On Aug. 17, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed an administrative complaint against Pensacola Greyhound Racing LLP for operating a “banking” game…
Crittenden named County’s mass transit director
Escambia County took another step towards taking over management of Escambia County Area Transit, a move that may save nearly a million dollars according to…
Official statement on Saturday protests
From the Pensacola Police Department: The demonstration at Lee Square went from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm today, with approximately 250-300 people in attendance. Pensacola…
Patel to reveal sports arena plans next month
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Pensacola hotelier and developer Jay Patel is seeking private and public investors to build a new sports complex. He told Inweekly…
A prayer for peace in Pensacola tomorrow
Rev. Lonnie D. Wesley, III, pastor of Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, posted on Facebook: “All right, Pensacola, two opposing groups are scheduled to protest…
National civil rights groups asks Trump to fire staff with alt-right ties
On Aug. 16, The National Movement for Civil and Human Rights sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that “he give rise to moral…
Council president wants meet to vote on holding a meeting on Confederate statue
Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer has responded to Mayor Ashton Hayward’s recommendation to hold a workshop for public input on the possible removal of the…
Evers funeral plans
Here are the funeral arrangements we have been given for former State Sen. Greg Evers: Lewis Funeral Home in charge. Visitation: Monday night 5-7 First…
