Category: Politics
Open Carry Ban Stands
By JIM SAUNDERS The News Service of Florida The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to take up a challenge to a Florida law that bars…
City voters who believe Pensacola is going in right direction drops 28 percent
According to a poll commissioned by Inweekly, the percentage of city voters who believe the City of Pensacola is headed in the right direction dropped…
Inweekly seeks 2018 Rising Star nominations
Since 2008, Inweekly has recognized the under 35-year-olds in our community that have been seen by their peers, clients and bosses as up and coming…
Four years ago, Miller appointed Port director
This week in 2013, Mayor Ashton Hayward appointed Amy Miller as the director of the Port of Pensacola, the first female to hold that position…
Gaetz believes in climate change, not EPA
On Monday, Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL1) said he believes the science behind climate change and that those who deny the facts will be seen as…
Florida rated second most dangerous state for online dating
According to Backgrounds.org, Florida only trails Missouri as the most dangerous state for online dating. Vermont and Maine are considered the safest. The website said,”We…
City continues to ignore care for National Memorial to Missing Children
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Trash covers the ground nearly everywhere below National Memorial to Missing Children at Hawkshaw Memorial Park. More tiles have been torn…
Pensacola Speaks: Gaetz Town Hall tonight
Inweekly and NewsTalk 1370 WCOA are hosting a town hall meeting tonight with Congressman Matt Gaetz from 5-6:30 p.m. in the old Suntrust building at…
Port of Pensacola revenues drop over half million in FY 2017, over a $1.1 million since FY 2012
The Port of Pensacola saw its four primary revenue sources drop over half a million dollars last year, according to unaudited financial report obtained by…
Sample distribution of Inweekly poll reflects city voter rolls
The City of Pensacola has 38,707 registered voters. Each district has 14 to 16 percent of the voters, except for District 2 (13.8 percent) and…
WSRE seek questions for lawmakers
WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast’s “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation†airs live on Dec. 12 The station is now accepting viewer questions for…
Poll: Pensacola residents more dissatisfied with city infrastructure than in 2016
While Mayor Ashton Hayward is touting his success in rebuilding the city’s infrastructure, the latest Inweekly-Political Matrix poll shows that citizens are more dissatisfied…
Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series touches on monuments
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Nov. 30 at…
Heroin deaths up 21 percent in Northwest Florida
According to the Florida medical examiner’s report for 2016, heroin-related deaths in the First Judicial District increased 21 percent last year. We had 34 such…
Viewpoint: Infrastructure Matters Update
By Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward Earlier this year I wrote a Viewpoint article entitled Infrastructure Matters to highlight the important role of the city’s infrastructure…
Gaetz believes second counsel still possible [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz believes that it’s still possible that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will appoint a second special counsel to investigate the Fusion GPS Dossier…
Congressman Gaetz to host Congressional App Challenge
On Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m., Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting the 2017 Congressional App Challenge and STEM/ Cybersecurity Expo at the University…
Fresh young faces seeking local and state offices
The number of young professionals seeking political office continues to grow, and more names are being mentioned. Rep. Frank White, who is seeking the Attorney…
Gov. Rick Scott’s ‘Securing Florida’s Future’ budget
Gov. Rick Scott today released a proposed $87.4 billion budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a spending…
White gets attention with $1.65 million in campaign coffers
WHITE MAKES FINANCIAL SPLASH IN CABINET RACE By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 14, 2017……… Bolstered by $1.5 million…
