Category: Politics
Questions to Ask Escambia Children’s Trust Today
Escambia County Commission will decide whether to put the Children’s Trust back on the November ballot—but first, some hard questions need answers.
Exclusive: Kohler Calls Children’s Trust “Unfair Tax”
County Commissioner Kohler wants voters to decide if the Children’s Trust should survive—calling it an “unfair tax” that shortchanges county kids.
Presser Takeaways: New Palafox Cuts Ribbon, Airport Gets $9M
Palafox is almost done—ribbon cutting Friday! Plus, Pensacola Airport just landed a $9M federal grant, its biggest ever. Big week for Pensacola.
A Rare Chance to Get It Right
Escambia County has had 7 county administrators since 2007—most fired or forced out. Now the commission has a rare chance to plan ahead.
Two Local Fallen Officers Added to National Memorial
Last week, the Pensacola Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office honored those in their agencies who died in service…
AIF Touts Andrade, Gaetz as Most Pro-Business Lawmakers
Florida employers now know how every lawmaker voted on business issues. AIF’s 2026 Voting Records Report tracks 2,500+ votes. See how our lawmakers scored.
Here We Go Again: Third Ed Commish Gets Presidency
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is the sole finalist to lead Polk State College. Makes him the third commissioner to get a presidency.
Mayor Appoints Luna “Barbie” to Library Board
Hofberger aide Melanie Luna orchestrated a library board shake-up—removing a member, installing her “Barbie,” and mocking job candidates. Records expose it all.
Inweekly May 14, 2026: Summer Movie Guide
A hero’s exit at PSC, DeSantis torches the Fair Districts map, censored students fight back, and library texts expose a cover-up. New Inweekly is out.
City Set to Begin Fricker Center Renovations
Parks & Recreation Fricker Resource Center to Close for Major Renovations Beginning This Month Nearly $9.5 million in grant funding will transform the Fricker Center…
May 12 Presser Takeaways
Pensacola’s hauling 10M lbs. of yard debris—and the mayor says contractors are to blame. Plus: clean audit, Palafox update & a $104M port deal nearing close.
Luna Told Mayor’s Office How to Remove WFPL Board Member (Update)
Commissioner’s aide quietly orchestrated the removal of a library board member—while the county was hiring a new library director. Who’s really running things?
Baseball Commissioner on Studer Joining the League
Quint Studer is taking his championship playbook to Kansas City. He just bought the Monarchs—and the league commissioner says he’s been waiting for this.
Lawmakers Open Special Session to Resolve Budget Stalemate
By Gray Rohrer and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the…
FIRE Fires Off Second Letter to PSC
Free speech watchdog FIRE gives PSC until May 18 to restore funding for a student magazine blocked over LGBTQ content—or face a First Amendment lawsuit
Bell-Rivera Met w/Hofberger, Luna During Interview Process
Public records reveal a library job candidate met privately with a county commissioner mid-interview. Was the fix in for Christal Bell-Rivera’s six-figure hire?
Email Shows County Blackout Period Implemented on 10/24/2011
Email proof: Escambia’s “never enacted” hiring blackout policy was implemented in 2011—and has been in effect for nearly 15 years. Someone has explaining to do.
ECAT, Feeding the Gulf Coast to Host Community Resource Event May 15
Escambia County Area Transit is partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast to host a community resource event, market, and produce sale on Friday, May 15…
Studer Introduced to Monarch Fans, KC Media
Pensacola’s Quint Studer has deep Kansas City roots—and now he owns the Monarchs. Here’s what he’s promising the community.
Childers Circumvents Court to Bully First Tee
Clerk Childers demands First Tee’s donor lists, financials & lawyer bills. First Tee fires back: “We’re not a public agency. We have nothing to hide.”






















