Category: Escambia County
Foundation changes wording from ‘plaza’ to ‘open-air museum’
General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation has changed how it describes the monument and plaza it wishes to build to honor the Pensacola native…
New group tries to organize Perdido again
Envision Perdido, a newly formed organization, has announced plans to gather input from Perdido residents regarding the community’s future development priorities. The organization is positioning…
Daily Outtakes: Childers’ Chappie Cha Cha, the Venue version
Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers once again told the Board of County Commissioners that the Chappie James Monument and Plaza is an open-air museum, and…
Is Pensacola about to get a second Chappie James museum? BCC, Clerk say, ‘Yes’
This morning, the Escambia County Commissioners engaged in a lengthy discussion about the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds for the General Daniel “Chappie”…
Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal
Texas just got bigger – in renewable energy! GE Vernova’s Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ homes while creating hundreds of American jobs across two states….
Gay Valimont: A Different Kind of Democrat for FL-01
With the April 1 special election fast approaching, I interviewed Democratic candidate Gay Valimont and asked her to make her case to voters across Northwest Florida’s…
Henderson sets the record straight on Town Center plans for OLF-8
Chad Henderson, one of the partners with Tri-W, has clarified misconceptions about the group’s plans for developing OLF-8, 540 acres owned by Escambia County in…
Daily Outtakes: Save UWF gains momentum
The new appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board of Trustees have sparked community concern. A public event organized by concerned citizens will be…
TDC pushes back on County Commission’s Chappie James funding
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) met Thursday to address the Board of County Commissioners’ controversial decision to fund the General “Chappie” James Memorial Plaza using…
Breaking: HCA Florida West CEO leaving
Dear HCA Florida West Hospital Medical Staff, As we near the beginning of our fourth year together HCA Florida West Hospital, I am writing you…
Stroberger’s poker problem, pleading ignorance
Nearly 100 residents gathered for District 1 Commissioner Steve Stroberger’s town hall Wednesday night to express their concerns about a proposed gaming room relocation in…
Pensacola Beach Advocates: Call for Action on Traffic
Pensacola Beach Advocates President Rhonda Dorfman has submitted the following requests to the Emerald Coast Regional Council, District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, and Ronnie…
Four commissioners voice support for Save UWF
Inweekly’s campaign to have locals and alumni comprise the majority of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees has gained steam, as community leaders…
For Stroberger’s research: JWA developed Redstone Gateway
In his “extensive research” of what development group would be best suited to develop the 540 acres of OLF 8 in accordance with the site’s…
Stroberger throws shade on local developer
District 1 County Commissioner Steve Stroberger wants Beulah Town Center, the development group headed by Fred Hemmer, to purchase OLF 8, a 540-acre site located…
OLF 8: Commissioners debate next steps with two developers
The Escambia County Commission still can’t decide what to do with OLF 8, a prime piece of real estate in Beulah, but the board appears…
State takes bold steps to combat human trafficking
On Friday, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) unveiled new resources and prevention initiatives, including over $900,000 in grants for law enforcement agencies…
Daily Outtakes: TDC revisits Chappie James Memorial dispute
This week, the Escambia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) holds a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Chairman David Bear requests council…
County Commission wants transformative change to Bay Center
Escambia County Commissioners are considering a major overhaul of the aging Pensacola Bay Center, with potential plans that could include significant renovations and possibly an…
Sun Belt Basketball continues 2025 tourism success
I caught up with Visit Pensacola CEO Darien Schaefer as the Sun Belt Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships enter their third day at the Pensacola…
