By Duwayne Escobedo… For the second time since July 2010, Pensacola Christian College asked for Escambia County to close Rawson Lane that borders its east side to enhance its student safety and…
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Mister Pervert cyberstalking victims now total 32
More victims have come forward in the Mister Pervert cyberstalking investigation, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s office. “Right now we have gotten up to 32 victims, all ranging in different ages, 
Possible battle brewing on ‘Open Gaetz Day’
The Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club is planning a protest on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grover T’s BBQ in Milton when Congressman Matt Gaetz gives a legislative update to…
Town Hall on Beach toll bridge set for Feb 23
The Escambia County Public Works Department will host a town hall meeting to discuss Bob Sikes Bridge operations and Pensacola Beach traffic Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the commission meeting…
IP still exploring causes of Cantonment explosion
By Duwayne Escobedo The power went out at International Paper the day before the digester exploded sending pulp contents and a piece of equipment off the paper mill site, said Brett De…
Media barred from asking questions at IP Town Hall
Inweekly has been notified that the media will not be allowed to ask any questions tonight at the Town Hall sponsored by the Unified Command on the explosion at International Paper’s mill…
International Paper Town Hall tonight 6 p.m.
The public will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about the Jan. 22 explosion at International Paper’s mill in Cantonment. An overview of the incident will be given, followed by a…
Escambia County has new Corrections director
The Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown has hired Tamyra Jarvis as the new Director of Corrections, with responsibilities to include oversight of the Escambia County Jail, Community Corrections Division and Road Prison….
Corcoran outlines path for Triumph Gulf Coast bill
Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran outlined the path for funding projects with the $300 million settlement from BP oil spill earmarked for Northwest Florida. “I think we figured that part out,” said…
Underhill wants to focus on cooperation
Commissioner Doug Underhill said the joint meeting between the Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council will lack fireworks when they meet at 1 p.m. today at City Hall. The Escambia County…
International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion
International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House†fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to see how crews were cleaning homes in…
Commissioner Steven Barry issues statement on IP explosion
Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry represents District 5, where the International Paper mill is located. “As a result of the events at the International Paper mill Sunday evening, I am greatly concerned…
Breaking news: City gas tax appeal referred to DOAH
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Administration Commission referred the City of Pensacola’s appeal concerning to the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. You…
Agenda published for joint County-City meeting
City Council – Board of County Commissioners Joint Session January 30, 2017 – 1:00 P.M. Hagler-Mason Conference Room 2nd Floor – City Hall 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Determination of Quorum…
Mayor blocks discussion of any gas tax resolution
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward does not want the Escambia Board of County Commissioners to discuss with the Pensacola City Council any possible resolution regarding local option gas at their joint meeting next…
Six more victims come forward on ‘Mister Pervert’ cyberstalking case
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan told Inweekly this morning that six more victims have come forward on the ‘Mister Pervert’ cyberstalking case. He believes that more women may have been stalked. On…
Commissioner wants town hall meeting on future use of the Blount school property
On Jan. 12, the Pensacola City Council unanimously declared surplus the former Blount Middle School site located at 113 North “C†Street and authorized Mayor Ashton Hayward to dispose of the property…
IP and Health officials reassure community after Cantonment plant explosion
At the first press conference of the Unified Command, International Paper Plant Manager Brett DeJong said the company is committed to keeping the facility that employs about 500 people open. “Exactly how…
‘Mister Pervert’ arrested for cyberstalking (update)
At a press conference this afternoon, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan announced the arrest of Sean Michael Vest, age 31, on 15 counts of aggravated stalking and cyberstalking. According to law enforcement,…
ECUA set to begin Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project, Phase 1
ECUA is preparing to initiate Phase 1 of the Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project to provide sewer service to the East Brownsville area – see Brownsville Sewer Expansion Phase 1 MAP. This $700,000-construction…
