Pensacola Councilwoman Sherri Myers told Inweekly that City Administrator Eric Olson had no idea that city residents had any damage from the Tuesday tornado until she called the mayor’s office. “Mr. Olson…
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Pensacola City Hall food truck program modified for March
The March food truck schedule for Pensacola City Hall was released on Monday. Breakfast is served only on Fridays. In February, the night time trucks were eliminated, and Wednesdays have been added….
Keynotes announced for UWF 2016 Women in Leadership Conference
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program recently announced Carol Carlan and Dr. Katrice Albert as the two keynote speakers for the 2016 Women in Leadership Conference, to…
North Hill to present petition to ECUA board today
The North Hill Preservation Association is upset about the Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s plan to build above ground, sewage storage tanks on site of the former Medical Center Clinic at 1750 North…
Pensacola Speaks: Smothered, covered and chunked edition
Today, I will have Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House one of the largest 24-hour restaurant chains in the world. He is the creator of the WH’s Bert’s Chili,…
Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Severe Weather Update · Governor Rick Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties as a result of the tornado. · Regency Park,…
Check out video of Pensacola storm damage
Pensacola Tornado Damage – credit SoutheasternSky.com Link: Vimeo
2016 Pensacola Film Festival, March 4 and 5
Pensacola Cinema Art and Hyatt Place Hotel at Pensacola Airport, presents the 2016 PENSACOLA FILM FESTIVAL, Spring Screen Series, March 4 and 5. $5 per film or $20 for weekend pass, CASH…
Buzz: GE plant hit hard
The GE Wind Energy plant on Scenic Highway was hit hard by Tuesday night’s tornado, according to sources that contacted Inweekly. Two buildings took significant damage, and several vehicles were also hit….
Latest Escambia County Storm Update – 9 a.m.
Severe Weather Update · Downed power lines and site safety remain a priority this morning. o As soon as the damaged area is safe, the Sheriff’s Office will allow residents to return…
Florida TaxWatch declares time is now to make Florida the Top International Tourism Destination
With a record-smashing 105 million visitors visiting the Sunshine State in 2015, tourism has made an incredible impact on Florida’s economy. In fact, one job is supported by every 85 visitors to…
BTW: Trump won Nevada, followed by Rubio, Cruz
The Nevada GOP caucuses gave Donald Trump his third consecutive primary victory. The billionaire gained 46 percent of the vote and walked away with 12 more delegates. Sen. Marco Rubio had 24…
Pensacola State closes at 4 p.m. too
All PSC classes, events, campus activities, online classes, evening classes and the PSC Board of Trustees meeting are cancelled as of 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, due to projected severe weather….
UWF Notice: All classes and activities cancelled as of 4 p.m.
UWF Notice: All classes and activities cancelled as of 4 p.m. Press release: All UWF classes, events, campus activities and online courses are cancelled as of 4 p.m., today, Feb. 23, 2016,…
City hall shutting down
Press release: City Hall and all City of Pensacola administrative offices will close today at 3 p.m. This also applies to all meetings and events scheduled for this evening. Police, Fire and…
Escambia County to activate EOC
Due to the significant threat for bad weather this afternoon and evening, the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center will activate at a Level 1. Level 1 is a full-scale activation where all…
Council access to city staff for inquiries determined in 2012 court case
In 2012, Circuit Judge J. Scott Duncan ruled that individual Pensacola City Council members have the power to make good faith, bona fide inquiries of city staff without going through the mayor’s…
Pensacola City Council still locked out of sixth floor and now city server
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told WEAR TV that he would not act on the council resolution passed at its Feb. 11 meeting that gave its members access to all floors of City…
UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center expands services
The Military and Veterans Resource Center of the University of West Florida is expanding its Mentoring and Counseling Program as part of ongoing efforts to provide more comprehensive services to military students…
Feds indict Gulf Breeze bingo hall owners
The federal government has indicted Larry and Dixie Masino, owners of Racetrack Bingo in Fort Walton Beach, on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud, illegal gambling and the theft of millions of…