Category: Politics
County loses appeal regarding Underhill’s legal fees
Escambia County lost its appeal regarding former Commissioner Doug Underhill’s demand that the taxpayers pay for his legal fees incurred to defend a defamation lawsuit…
Mayor praises Navy decision on reopening the base
Mayor D.C. Reeves has had several discussions with the Pentagon and Navy about reinstating the public access waiver at NAS Pensacola. He made several suggestions,…
Malcolm Yonge arches near failure condition
Inweekly requested the structural assessment of the Malcolm Yonge Community Center that was closed in late March. According to the initial inspection by Joe Dereuil…
Joint city, county meeting on homeless set of May 9
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…
2023 Movies in the Park returns May 12
The 2023 annual Movies in the Park series will return to Community Maritime Park on Friday, May 12, and will feature three Friday movie nights…
Real News: Dunking Matt Gaetz
Another woman has been charged with throwing a drink on Congressman Matt Gaetz. I have a brilliant idea for a fundraiser. Jon Shell discusses the…
Blake Doyle Community Skatepark open
The City of Pensacola celebrated the completion of the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark at Hollice T. Williams Park with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on…
Operation Brownsville: Mayor says city has put emphasis on the area
I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves about Operation Brownsville at his weekly press conference on Tuesday morning. “Here’s what I know now; we looked at this…
9th Annual Casino Royale Gala Raises Nearly $285,000
Baptist Health Care Foundation’s 9th annual Casino Royale gala raised nearly $285,000. Proceeds will benefit the new Baptist Hospital campus at Brent Lane and I-110,…
Real News: Skateboards, Hot Glass and Hurricane Prep
Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses the excitement surrounding the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark and the importance of the Hollice T. Williams project. Bart Hudson previews Hot…
Presser notes: Maintenance is ‘fundamental’
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened today’s press conference with the news that state budget has two items that are important to the city. “We’ve got…
Podcast: What’s next for Warrington Middle?
On WCOA this morning, School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed the agreements that were approved on Monday and what’s next for Warrington Middle School. Smith said…
DCF offers grants to homeless – $395,820
The Department of Children and Families Office on Homelessness has made $395,820 available under the State Unified Homelessness Grant Program (Florida). Qualified non-profit organizations can…
Best of the Coast voting open now
Just like we have every year for the last 23 years, we’re asking all of you to play favorites and vote in our Best of…
Dees promoted to parking czar
Lissa Dees has been selected as the Parking Management Director for the City of Pensacola, responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the city’s parking…
Podcast: Are Moms for Liberty about liberty?
Ryan Wiggins, chief of staff for The Lincoln Project, questions whether Moms for Liberty are really about liberty – “I think it’s just the opposite…
Operation Brownsville starts slow
According to the interactive crime maps on Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Pensacola Police Department, law enforcement didn’t deal with many calls in the zone…
Gaetz brags about comment by Navy Secretary
Congressman Matt Gaetz sent “breaking news” to the media that he had gotten Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro to commit to taking further action to…
We Build the Wall prez sentenced
Brian G. Kolfage, 41, of Miramar Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to crimes charged in the…
Blues on the Bay returns Sunday, April 30
2023 Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series Kicks off April 30 The City of Pensacola and Blues Angel Music have partnered…
