Gov. DeSantis: No Hurry to Reveal Property Tax Plan

During a press conference yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis sharply criticized the Florida House’s approach to reducing or eliminating property taxes. He also explained why his…

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2025 Annual Report on Infant Mortality Causes

Inweekly has obtained the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Annual Legislative Report, dated October 1, 2025. Full Report: fiar-annual-report-2025 Background: The Florida Department of Health…

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Last Chance to Ride VEO Scooters

At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves reminded the media that the city’s contract for the VEO Scooters ends today. The mayor did…

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Inweekly Foo Foo Fest Guide

Foo Foo Fest 2025 Fall is actually the best time of year in Pensacola, and that’s thanks in large part to Foo Foo Fest. If…

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American Magic Drops Out of 38th America’s Cup

Pensacola-based sailing team shifts focus to long-term development as it steps away from yachting’s premier event. American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s representative in…

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Florida Lawmaker Targets Infant Mortality Crisis Through Medicaid Overhaul

State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) seeks to tackle one of the state’s most troubling healthcare disparities: infant mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black families. In…

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TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center at Pensacola International Airport Nov. 3-7

Pensacola International Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will…

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Mayor Reeves Addresses Palafox Project Timeline and Business Owner Concerns

At his weekly press conference this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed mounting questions about the Reimagined Palafox project, emphasizing that critical meetings this week…

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Lawmakers Tackling Infant Mortality With Different Approaches

The 2025 Civic Leaders Summit and Inweekly may have jump-started a community conversation on how to reduce Escambia County’s infant mortality rate. Two state lawmakers…

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Sheriff Simmons: Protecting Children Online

In light of a recent Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) operation that led to the arrest of 13 men for crimes targeting children, I…

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Broxson Appointed to State Board of Governors

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed former state senator Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, to the Board of Governors of the State University System. A respected leader…

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Sheriff Simmons: Safest Fair Ever

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons delivered an unprecedented report following the 2025 Pensacola Interstate Fair, announcing that despite nine days of large crowds, deputies made…

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What Are Downtown Business Concerns Re:New Palafox

Downtown Pensacola business owners fear that the impact of Reimagining Palafox’s construction will be devastating for them. At the Pensacola City Council meeting on October…

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Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 25, 2025

Readers are curious about what will happen to the Grand Hotel, which towers over the Pensacola Bay Center. For months, we have heard rumors that…

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DeSantis Complains But Offers No Plan

Late Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted on X, criticizing the Florida House’s proposed constitutional amendment to cut property taxes. He wrote, “Placing more than one…

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Neighborhood Battle Continues: City Council Remands East Government St. Variance

The Pensacola City Council waded into the neighborhood dispute that I reported last month during a quasi-judicial hearing on Oct. 22. The special meeting focused…

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What’s the latest on Baptist parcels

At his press conference on Tuesday, Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed the status of the Baptist Hospital “legacy” parcels, particularly focusing on the decision to list…

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Florida’s $40 Million Question: How DeSantis Used Your Tax Dollars to Fight Ballot Measures

The Hope Florida Foundation investigation is just the tip of the iceberg of DeSantis’ alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars. A damning new investigation has uncovered…

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Hollice T. Williams Project Rebuilds Neighborhood

City unveils Hollice T. Williams Park design David Williams stared admiringly at the map sprawled across the gymnasium floor Tuesday night at the Cobb Center….

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Inside the Plan to Redevelop Grand Hotel

Developer George Hawthorne envisions remodeling the Pensacola Grand Hotel into an upscale establishment worthy of its name. Background: The 15-story Grand Hotel is the tallest…

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