From News Service of Florida: Amid a bitter impasse with the Senate about the budget and health-care issues, the House adjourned “sine die” about 1:15 p.m. Central. The adjournment came three days…
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PS today: Victims Next Door
On Pensacola Speaks today, PNJ Executive Editor Lisa Nellessen-Lara will discuss her paper’s powerful four-part series on child abuse, “Victims Next Door.” The issue is an important one and the daily is…
Senate bill for Charlotte’s Web distribution still alive
Yesterday State Sen. Rob Bradley offered an amendment to SB 7066 that revived the fight to establish a law for the distribution for low THC cannabis, the most well-known strain as Charlotte’s Web….
Mayor Hayward takes flood retrospective tour
It was on the evening of April 29, 2014 that the area experienced nearly continuous rain that dumped over 20 inches of rainfall. To mark the first anniversary of the April 2014…
Gaetz: How to make local government more accountable
State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out today this report on how to make local government more accountable: In January when a group of Okaloosa County elected officials met with over 200 citizens…
Rick Perry headlines 2015 Lincoln Reception and Dinner in Fort Walton Beach
Press Release: Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee of Florida to Host Evening with Potential Presidential Contender, The Honorable Rick Perry The Honorable Rick Perry, former Texas Governor and potential presidential candidate, will…
The News Service of Florida recap of last week
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Normally, the next-to-last week of the legislative session would be spent putting the pieces in place for the ceremonial handkerchief drop on the final…
Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference today (podcast)
On Pensacola Speaks last week, Alan Gray talked about the Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference that is today 2-4 p.m. at the Pensacola Cultural Center in the PLT theater. Following the conference, Robert…
Sudden gale leaves two dead, five missing (video)
A sudden gale storm caused a tragic end to the Dauphin Island on Saturday afternoon. Just as the boats were finishing the race a “wall of rain and wind” hit the racers…
Showtime 2015: Pensacola Children’s Chorus Celebrates 25 Years
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, will celebrate its 25th Season as it presents the annual production of Showtime on May 8, 9 and 10th at…
Podcast: Sue Hand on FavorHouse and the White Rose Luncheon
Domestic Violence is a huge issue for Escambia County. Sue Hand and FavorHouse provide a tremendous service to the community.
Modern Eldorados kick off Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series on May 3
The Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series returns to the Community Maritime Park for a second season Sunday, May 3 from 6-8 p.m. The Modern Eldorados will open the…
What is your Pensacola area bucket list
It has been a long week. Let’s have some fun on Pensacola Speaks. Email (rick@inweekly), tweet (@routzen, post here or call in this afternoon (478-3116) a few of the items that should…
Counties and DJJ claim victory in reimbursement battle
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Both the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and 27 counties challenging the agency are claiming victory over a judge’s ruling in a long-running dispute…
Email our state representatives about Charlotte’s Web. Time is running out.
On Pensacola Speaks, I asked listeners to email our Florida State Reps and ask them to work with the Florida Senate to pass a bill that would get Charlotte’s Web in the…
John Batchelor: ‘Run, Mr. Miller’
During our interview tonight, host John Batchelor beseeched Congressman Jeff Miller to run for the U.S. Senate 2016. Off mic, Batchelor said that Miller has garnered a lot of attention nationally for…
New poll gives Rubio slight lead over Bush, but all GOP hopefuls trail Clinton
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida wins the support of 15 percent of Republican primary voters and runs best against Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to a Quinnipiac University National poll released today….
Charlotte’s Web caught up in greed and politics
Ryan Wiggins of Full Contact Strategies sent out this afternoon a statement from the Mosley family regarding the current status of Charlotte’s Web in Florida. The last challenge against the rules for…
Inweekly cover attracts national attention
Our Inweekly cover – Rubio vs. Bush – attracted national attention. I will appear on The John Batchelor Show tonight at approximately 8:45 p.m. to talk about Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush….
Scott flashes veto pen to try to sway senators
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The drama over a budget impasse escalated Wednesday after Gov. Rick Scott called Republican senators separately into his office and threatened to use his…