Category: Politics
Officer Grogan succumbs to cancer
Press Release: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Officer Stephen Grogan (34), who fought a courageous three year battle with…
Sheriff and Commissioner call joint press conference
While Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson is looking to hire a crime prevention specialist, Sheriff David Morgan and County Commissioner Lumon May are holding a press…
Presser Notes: Singapore slideshow, Crime Stopper and Comment Omit
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Fresh from his travels abroad, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson returned to his weekly press conferences Monday with a presentation on his…
Affordable Housing Task Force gets busy
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly With a mission of creating 500 units of affordable housing in five years, the city of Pensacola’s Affordable Housing Task Force…
Working together towards a healthier tomorrow
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The meeting was mostly about community health. But it was actually about a lot more—almost everything else. “We have to look…
Mike Hill upset
State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point) is upset that he isn’t getting credit for naming the new Pensacola Bay Bridge for General “Chappie” James. Hill…
Diving into a Watershed Management Plan
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Looking over the three-dimensional model with tiny flags planted on it, the little girl had a question. “What is this?†she…
More on Bayview Park Cross ruling
After Inweekly broke the news that 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled the 34-foot cross at Bayview Park can remain on public land,…
DeSantis backs compensation for NAS Pensacola victims
Gov. Ron DeSantis said compensation could be coming from Saudi Arabia for families of victims of a December shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. But…
Breaking news: City wins Bayview Park Cross appeal
On remand from the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that the Pensacola Bayview Cross “does not offend the Constitution…the cross’s…
Buzz: Drug dealers set bounties
Sources have shared that a new frightening wrinkle has developed in the escalating gun violence in Pensacola and Escambia County. Drug dealers have begun to…
State Rep. Hill : 2020 Legislative record 0-7
Of the seven bills proposed by State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point), only one made it out of a subcommittee. HB 21-to name the new…
Weekly Roundup
By Ana Ceballos Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics TALLAHASSEE — On Valentine’s Day two years ago, tragedy struck Parkland,…
Cyberattack on city was predictable
After experiencing a cyberattack on Dec. 7, 2019 that impacted the City of Pensacola’s network, the city engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP to assess the…
Andrade gets General ‘Chappie’ James Memorial Bridge added to House bill
State Rep. Alex Andrade was successful in getting the new Pensacola Bay Bridge to be named after Pensacola hero General “Chappie” James. He got the…
Mardi Gras krewes seek make-up safety meeting from SRIA
This letter was shared with Inweekly: Director Ghio, SRIA Board Members, County Commissioners and ECSO staff, I am writing to express my extreme disappointment and…
ECUA picks new director
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority finally has selected its next executive director, J. Bruce Woody. For the past nine years, Woody has been the city…
Spanish speakers needed for primary
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections is looking for Spanish speakers willing to assist in their office with the Presidential Preference Primary. This volunteer opportunity…
Who are you voting for?
Who are you voting for? Seriously, we want to know. Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary is less than a month away, and we are looking for…
Salzman passes Hill in fundraising
GOP challenger Michelle Salzman raised more in January than District 1 State Representative Mike Hill (R) has collected since he announced his re-election bid in…
