City and county leaders agree to expedite facility improvements while awaiting the completion of a comprehensive district study. Pensacola city and county officials are moving to accelerate renovation plans for the aging…
Category: Escambia County
Daily Outtakes: Galvez Landing Boat Launch Expansion Nixed
The $5 million expansion of the Galvez Landing boat launch has been dropped from Amendment 4 for the RESTORE funding plan, and public beach access has been retained. Read Agenda Item. This…
Stroberger said he would reevaluate Galvez Landing
At his June 30 town hall, Commissioner Steve Stroberger first defended adding the $5 million expansion of Galvez Landing to the county’s list of RESTORE projects, saying residents might not understand it….
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge? The stewardship agreement between the City of…
Four Hot Topics on BCC agenda
Besides considering whether to hold a public hearing for returning to an elected school superintendent, the Board of County Commissioners has four other hot topics on the agenda. Escambia Children’s Trust Since…
AI, USAF disagree with Stroberger
To open the discussion on Sorrento Road at his town hall on June 30, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger shared information from his military experience to support his belief that an issue…
Daily Outtakes: Sheriff assesses Sorrento Road Safety differently
Commissioner Steve Stroberger emphasizes immediate danger, while Sheriff Chip Simmons’ data suggests a broader perspective is needed. Two local officials presented starkly different assessments of Sorrento Road’s safety crisis during a June…
Inweekly celebrates 26 years of stubborn independence
Today marks our newspaper’s 26th anniversary—a milestone I wasn’t sure we’d ever reach. From Delusional Dream to Community Voice When Collier Merrill, Ray Russenberger, Chuck Emiling and I launched what was then…
Daily Outtakes: Food As Medicine Expands
What started as a small experiment with 10 food boxes in Pensacola has evolved into a nationally recognized Food as Medicine program, illustrating how grassroots initiatives can drive systemic healthcare change. Attorney…
Stroberger Must Explain Perdido Switch
Escambia County’s two new commissioners have an affinity for operating outside the sunshine. District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger ordered county staff to drop a new changing room building on Pensacola Beach that…
Pensacola history: The Fight for Recycling
In July, the City of Pensacola will restart its curbside recycling under a new fee structure, which offers a discount to those who don’t recycle. Seventeen years ago, Pensacola and Escambia County…
Top Reads: Week ended June 28. 2025
This week of June is usually slow; few big stories happened from last June until after the Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Show. The Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council take a…
Daily Outtakes: Galvez Landings Comments
Escambia County has received 14 public comments on its proposed boat launch expansion at Galvez Landing. Based on the public comments, residents are deeply divided on the Galvez Landing boat ramp expansion…
Opening Doors Northwest Florida Seeks Leadership Council Members
Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest Florida, the region’s lead Continuum of Care…
DeSantis signs historic beach access bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 at Shunk Gallery Oyster Bar on Tuesday, delivering a long-awaited victory for beach access advocates who have fought for years to restore traditional public use…
Bergosh discusses Galvez Landing controversy
Escambia County’s plans to expand the Galvez Landing boat launch have sparked passionate opposition from longtime residents who feel blindsided by the project. The facility, located near Hub Stacy’s in Innerarity Point,…
Daily Outtakes: SRIA self-funds fire services
On Monday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) made a decision that could reshape how Pensacola Beach operates for years to come. The SRIA board voted to increase lease fee collection rates…
Will Tropical Storm Andrea impact Pensacola?
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season got its first named storm this morning with the formation of Tropical Storm Andrea, but residents along the Gulf Coast can breathe easy—this one’s staying far from…
Daily Outtakes: Citizens concerned about Galvez Landing Project
Citizens in the Innerarity Point area want Escambia County officials to hear their concerns about the proposed RESTORE ACT project that would transform their neighborhood park with a small boat ramp, Galvez…
Top Reads: week ended June 21, 2025
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger and her $1.4 million architectural arch for Pensacola Beach drew the most attention, particularly her efforts to spin it. After the five-day survey, her conflation of the…
