Category: News
File under ‘We told you so:’ Dispersant used by BP was bad
A study published in the PLOS One online journal says Corexit 9600, the dispersant most often used during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, might…
PS Podcast: Julian MacQueen on corporate social responsibility
On Pensacola Speaks yesterday, Julian MacQueen talked about Innisfree Hotels’ corporate social responsibility program, The Hive. Today at 11 am, Innisfree is launching its new…
Inweekly 2005: SWF
This issue set Inweekly in the direction of advocating for the young adults in our area. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, Pensacola was rebuilding…
PS Today: Julian MacQueen and Eryka Wallace
On Pensacola Speaks today, I will talk with CEO and founder of Innisfree Hotels, Julian MacQueen, about The Hive and their “From the Ground Up”…
PS Podcast: Top trends forecaster on bankism and selfie journalism
This country’s top trends forecaster, Gerald Celeste, was a guest on yesterday’s Pensacola Speaks. When people are complaining about what’s going on, and saying it’s…
Occupy Pensacola has not given up the fight
Attorney Alistair McKenzie announced today that Occupy Pensacola has appealed the recent ruling by Judge Vinson in the case of Occupy Pensacola vs. The City…
Innisfree creates sustainable garden on Hayne Street
On Saturday, April 4, 2015, Innisfree Hotels will break ground on its ‘From the Ground Up’ sustainable garden. The project is a volunteer-driven initiative to…
Florida House committee passes bill allow adoption agencies to refuse same-sex couples
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Despite warnings that Florida would follow Indiana into a controversy with statewide economic implications, the House Judiciary…
PS Podcast: Rick Dye on ReEntry Alliance of Pensacola
In this week’s issue, Inweekly reported on a pilot program in Escambia County to help prisoners become productive members of our community – “Tipping Point”…
Fountain and Barker knew about CBRE success fee arrangement months ago
The national real estate with the exclusive listing agreement with the City of Pensacola for the Community Maritime Park says its infamous Request for Proposal,…
PS Today: Trends expert, REAP and latest on Newpoint
On Pensacola Today, I will talk with Gerald Celente, the nation’s top trends analyst. We will talk about the top 10 trend forecasts for 2015….
Evers’ prison reforms passed by Senate
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly supported a prison-reform package that includes a commission to oversee the…
PS Podcast: Bergosh talks about Newpoint allegations
The afternoon we broke the story of the allegations of grade tampering and mismanagement at Newpoint High School, I interviewed Escambia School Board member Jeff…
House bill focuses on employment for disabled
With one lawmaker touting the plan as changing the way “we embrace people with unique abilities,” the Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that…
Context Florida: Health care pits RINOS vs. Tea Partiers in budget fight
By Jack Stevenson The ideological fissure that cleaves the Republican Party nationwide will be on display in Tallahassee as the legislative leadership labors to bring…
Newport High: ‘School of Dorks’
A Newpoint High School parent described the school her child attends as a “School of Dorks.” The parent said, “They are computer geeks. These kids…
Newpoint denies allegations, blames ‘disgruntled former employee’
Newpoint High School sent out a press release late this afternoon denying the allegations of grade tampering. The school said, “These allegations are baseless, unfounded…
Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series 2015 Lineup
The Community Maritime Park Associates, Blues Angel Music, and the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the 2015 Blues Angel…
House of Sticks: Where Are The Watchdogs?
By Kent Lyndon We’re supposed to have flying cars in five years, so let’s board an imaginary vehicle and hop around to a few large…
Deputy Superintendent Ross confirms Newpoint investigation, says it began two weeks ago
Escambia County Deputy Superintendent Norm Ross reported today that the district’s investigator – a former NCIS investigator – opened an investigation into Newpoint misconduct two…
