Category: Escambia County
Chip Simmons: How 40 Years of Saying Yes Landed Him at the Top of the Power List
Escambia County’s top lawman opens up about mentorship, innovation, and why staying in Pensacola was always the right call.— Chip Simmons didn’t stumble into the…
Salzman vs. Kohler: FB Backlash, NAS Pensacola Project Hurt
Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler faces backlash after his political battle with state Rep. Michelle Salzman over funding to improve the entrance to NAS Pensacola…
Pensacola Sports Hall of Fame Could Get a Building
Two weeks ago, I reported Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease…
Escambia County Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program — Deadline is Feb. 27
If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is…
Inweekly Power List Celebrates 19th Anniversary
One Pensacola publication seeks to measure the unmeasurable—publishing an annual roster of the influencers, power brokers and leaders who define our corner of Florida. The…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…
Last Chance on City Survey on Future of Bay Center — But the Real Question Remains Unanswered
The City of Pensacola wants to know what you think should happen with the vacant land near the Pensacola Bay Center. A new online survey…
Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price
Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following…
Escambia Children’s Trust Approves $1.85 Million Deal with City of Pensacola, But Not Without Concerns
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted yesterday to approve a negotiated interlocal agreement that will send $1,85 million to the City of Pensacola, resolving a…
Escambia Children’s Trust Unanimously Approves New ‘Bright Pathways’ RFP to Replace Out of School Time Grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to move forward with a new $3.5 million grant program called Bright Pathways, replacing the existing…
Asbestos Removal Underway at Former Baptist Hospital: Here’s What You Need to Know
Jacobs Group project manager walks CRA board through demolition timeline, safety protocols, and community engagement plans— The demolition of the former Baptist Hospital campus is…
Children’s Trust meets at 9 a.m.—little info available
The Escambia Children’s Trust receives all its funding from property taxes. Its board meets today at 9 a.m. in Escambia County Commission chambers. How much…
Escambia Commissioners Seek Middle Ground on Perdido Beach Access
Escambia County commissioners navigate treacherous legal and political waters as they consider a customary use ordinance for Perdido Key beaches, attempting to balance private property…
$3M in Federal Funding to Improve Gateway to NAS Pensacola
A major facelift is coming to one of Escambia County’s most important corridors. Escambia County has secured a $3 million federal appropriation for improvements to…
Epstein Files Reveal FBI Interview Conducted in Pensacola
The massive release of Jeffrey Epstein files has revealed a Northwest Florida connection to the federal investigation of the convicted sex offender—FBI agents traveled to…
Children’s Trust Policy Committee Tries to Right the Ship
The Escambia Children’s Trust Policy and Bylaws Committee held a rare meeting on Monday afternoon, amid the recent arrests of Rodney Jones and others with…
Pensacola Beach Pier Controversy Ends
From the Santa Rosa Island Authority: Santa Rosa Island Leaseholders Take the High Road PENSACOLA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) — The Santa Rosa Island Authority…
Lawmakers Call Stroberger’s Sunshine Reform “A Political Loser”
Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger is on a mission to end Florida’s Sunshine Law’s public meeting requirement, but he found little support among Florida legislators….
Children’s Trust Cancels New World Believers’ Contract
The Escambia Children’s Trust voted unanimously this morning to end its funding agreement with New World Believers H.O.O.P.S. program, citing child safety concerns and multiple…
Escambia Process: Officer-Involved Shootings
In the wake of national concerns about how law enforcement agencies handle officer-involved shootings, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons sat down with (We Don’t) Color…
