Category: News
DIB seeks input on Jefferson Street beautification [podcast]
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Downtown Improvement Board executive director Curt Morse talked about the conception plans for improving the aesthetics near the Jefferson Street Garage….
Trumbull on future of Triumph Gulf Coast [podcast]
The House Select Committee on Triumph Gulf Coast released a draft of the committee bill that will establish the process for how the BP oil…
Scott uses Twitter to scold Florida House
Governor Rick Scott continues to use Twitter to communication his displeasure….sound familiar? After the Florida House’s Careers & Competition Subcommittee passed a bill that would…
Some states have form letters for principals to report a weapon on campus
What is the procedure for the Escambia County School District to inform parents about a gun incident on a school campus? The Booker T. Washington…
Other principals do not hesitate to inform parents about guns on campus
In January, a student at Goose Creek High School in South Carolina was arrested after he was reportedly found with a gun at the school.Goose…
Florida House committee votes to eliminate Visit Florida, Enterperise Florida and more
The Florida House of Representative’s Careers & Competition Subcommittee passed a bill today that would eliminate programs that Speaker Richard Corcoran and conservative groups, like…
Oops, mystery Baylen pole coming down
People have asked about the tall wooden pole that suddenly appeared on Baylen Street near the county’s parking garage. We’ve jokingly called it downtown’s latest…
Police report on Washington High incident
Inweekly has received a redacted copy of the arrest report of William David Caldwell, age 16. According to the report, a female student at Booker…
Audio, transcript of Washington High robocall
Here was what Dr. Michael Roberts told the parents and students yesterday about the student found with a gun on campus: Good evening, parents and…
Washington High principal did not tell parents about gun in school (update)
Booker T. Washington High School principal Dr. Michael Roberts sent out a robocall to parents yesterday, but he did not tell the parents a student…
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to host All-Star Game
by Duwayne Escobedo… In 1962, Pensacola hosted its last all-star game when it showcased the best players from the Class-D Alabama-Florida League at Admiral Mason…
Breaking news: Student arrested with gun at Booker T. Washington High School
Pensacola Police have confirmed that a Booker T. Washington High student was arrested yesterday after he was found with a gun on campus. The rumors…