What will recovery look like?

Reopening the Economy What will reopening the economy of Escambia County look like?  County Administrator Janice Gilley sent an email, “Subject: Reopening the Economy,” to…

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Fired union leader speaks out

From Mike Lowery, president of ATU Local 1395: As you reported on your blog. I was terminated at approximately 12:15 p.m. yesterday by Ed Spainhower,…

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Last post for Wednesday, April 15

Inweekly has received notes from people who have loved ones in local nursing homes. The facilities we named today aren’t the only ones with residents…

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COVID-19: Tuesday mid-day report

The number of new cases statewide slowed over the past 24 hours – only 766. The new total is 21,367.  However deaths jumped by 54…

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Gilley looking at how to reopen beaches

At the virtual “Coffee with the Commissioner” this morning, County Administrator Janice Gilley said she’s looking at ways to reopen beaches in Escambia County, even…

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Three questions over ‘coffee,’ two weak answers

Inweekly had three questions for County Administrator Janice Gilley to answer at Commissioner Jeff Bergosh’s virtual “Coffee with the Commissioner” this morning. 1. What county…

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COVID-19: Wednesday morning update

City Yard Waste Pickup Running Behind Schedule Due to a significant increase in yard waste being placed curbside for pickup in recent weeks, City of…

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Bingo bounced back to DeSantis

At its April 2 regular meeting, the Escambia County Commission had little appetite for issuing an emergency order closing any business—except for bingo parlors and…

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Escambia has first COVID-19 death, state surpasses 11K cases

According the DOH 11:30 a.m. EDT report, Escambia County had its first death related to COVID-19, and hospitalizations have increase from five Friday 6:30 p.m….

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Underhill crushed in beach vote

Commissioner Doug Underhill failed twice tonight to reopen the beaches on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, despite having sent a mass email to voters in…

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County may furlough workers, City says jobs are safe

At the EOC press conference, Inweekly asked Mayor Grover Robinson and County Administrator Janice Gilley whether they would layoff any employees in April. The mayor…

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City, County: Safe-at-Home is voluntary… for now

At today’s press conference at the Escambia Emergency Operations Center, city and county leaders were reluctant to list any businesses  being closed by Gov. Ron…

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