Today, I will interview Matthew Clavin, a history professor at the University of Houston, on his new book, “Aiming for Pensacola: Fugitive Slaves on the Atlantic and Southern Frontiers.” The book recovers…
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Scott proposes $19 million in mental health spending
Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he will propose more than $19 million for mental-health and substance-abuse treatment services in his recommended budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Scott said the funding is…
Major sponsors pull out of ‘The View’
Johnson & Johnson, Eggland’s Best, Party City, Snuggle and McCormick have pulled their advertising from the ABC day-time talk show “The View.†The show’s co-hosts have been criticized for ridiculing a Miss…
UWF announces new alumni board
Press release: The University of West Florida Alumni Association recently announced its 2015-2016 National Alumni Board of Directors. The Board consists of 11 members: Joel Balistreri ’98, Brett Barrow ’87, Jeff Bedenbaugh…
Thanks to Don Gaetz, a press release we will never get about Pensacola Bay Bridge
New tolls on Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway take effect October 1 Road signage reflecting the new tolls will be changed late September PRIOR to effective date The new toll schedule for…
Buzz: Rickety fence could cancel UWF scrimmage at Maritime Park
We’re hearing that the fence (shown above) could force the cancellation of the UWF football scrimmage planned at the Maritime Park stadium for Oct. 17. The fence, which has been propped up…
Walker drops out of presidential race
Gov. Scott Walker has called a press conference for 5 p.m. After polling less than half of one-percent in the latest CNN poll, the Wisconsin governor is expected to drop out of…
Bense to deliver State of the University speech
University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense will present her annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2014-15 and its plans for 2015-16. WHEN:Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015…
StudioAmped announces concert schedule
Press release: WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will record the eighth season of “StudioAmpedâ€â€”the televised concert series featuring regional bands and their original music—at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio…
Escambia County hires PIO away from Santa Rosa
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Joy Tsubooka as its community and media relations division manager. As manager, Tsubooka will oversee the accurate and timely dissemination of…
Argo Alert: Assault reported
UWF press release: ARGO ALERT: Aggravated Assault on UWF Pensacola campus Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 21, 2015 – An aggravated assault has occurred on the Pensacola campus near Pace Hall. The suspect…
Fiorina jumps to second in post-debate poll
According to a new CNN/ORC poll, Carly Fiorina, whom many believed won the second debate, has moved into second place among the crowded field of Republican presidential hopeful. Donald Trump still leads…
Escambia County not in a hurry to set Local Option Gas Tax allocation with Pensacola
Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council passed an inter-local agreement with the Board of County Commissioners for the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax. The formula proposed by CFO Dick Barker,…
Pensacola Children’s Museum adds private, themed birthday parties for kids
Press release: The University of West Florida Historic Trust announces the addition of pirate and princess themed birthday parties at the Pensacola Children’s Museum. This new service offers parents or guardians a…
PSC: Broadway’s Next H!T Musical on Sept. 29
Press release: The hilarious “Broadway’s Next H!T Musical†is presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. “Broadway’s Next…
EDS students commemorate International Peace Day, Sept. 21
Press release: Episcopal Day School of Christ Church Parish (EDS) in Pensacola, FL will commemorate International Peace Day on Monday, September 21 through the creation of a Pinwheels for Peace art installation…
History: The Pensacola connection to the JFK assassination
From 2009 to 2011, Inweekly ran a Q&A column on Pensacola’s history called “The Public Record.” Readers sent in their questions, and our researcher would hit the archives to find the answers. This one…
Good news from the Greater Pensacola chamber, Sept. 20
The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these links about its partners: Lincoln Inspiration Through the Ages Input Requested for Upcoming School Calendars United Way’s Campaign Kickoff Reveals New Goal For Upcoming Year Register…
Gov. Scott announces plenty of jobs
Around the state,  ports, aerospace and job creation garnered the attention of Gov. Rick Scott. The Naples and Pensacola areas are within 200 jobs in their positive annual job growth. Governor Rick Scott:…
Learn more on Syrian refugees in Jordan
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a Jordanian professional in close contact with international humanitarian workers will speak in Pensacola regarding educational programs for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The international visitor specializes in youth…