Air Force: opposes reopening Navarre Pass; Nelson wants more restrictions in Fee Simple bill

The U.S. Air Forces has notified U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) in writing that it has a big problem with any reopening of the Navarre…

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Victory for Sean’s Outpost

Circuit Judge Tom Dannheisser dealt another blow to Escambia County in its long-running effort to close Sean’s Outpost, a homeless shelter on about nine acres…

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UWF State of the University raises the bar

Unlike Mayor Ashton Hayward, Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of West Florida, isn’t afraid to address her constituents – UWF faculty, staff, students…

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Underhill strives to separate his legal defense fund from office and campaign

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill shared this email with the media that he sent his administrative assistants this morning at 7:02 a.m.: Jonathan/Susanna, Although I…

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Government Pond near completion

The work on the Corrine Jones-Government Street stormwater pond is near completion, according to a drone video posted to the city’s Facebook page. Construction on…

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Escambia County fastracks dealing with jail overcrowding

Commissioner Lumon May, Circuit Judge Tom Dannheisser and the Public Safety Coordinating Council have ramped up their efforts to reduce crowding in the Escambia County…

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ACLU issues call for public to show up and speak out for criminal justice reforms

The ACLU of Florida is asking its supporters to attend today’s Escambia County’s Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting to speak out for their recommendations for criminal…

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Three takeaways for CivicCon morning session

Over 80 city, county, state and community leaders this morning listened to Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, talk about how to make…

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Gaetz: Tax reform top priority [podcast]

On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz said the priority for Congress is tax reform. “This week, the key thrust of our effort will be…

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Hawkshaw Lagoon: The forgotten national monument of Pensacola

By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Clark Thompson remembers stopping across from the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Pensacola to watch the Red-winged Blackbird with a distinctive…

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Myers praised for Burgess Road effort

Pensacola Councilwoman Sherri Myers last week received praise from the citizens and her fellow council members for her efforts to fund sidewalk and drainage improvements…

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Pensacola mayor chastises council president and public

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward isn’t happy with how the public treated City Attorney Lysia Bowling at the Sept. 19 council meeting.  He was so upset…

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Bill could create ‘Senator Greg Evers Memorial Highway’

The News Service of Florida reports that Rep. Jayer Williamson (R-Pace) has filed a bill to name a 13-mile stretch of State Road 4, a…

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Pensacola International Airport prepares for 2035

By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY The Pensacola International Airport has begun preparing for increased use projected there by 2035. Among the main projects to handle a…

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Mayor Hayward: No More on Pitts Slip lawsuit

Here is the official statement from Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward regarding the decision handed down by the Florida Supreme Court that the justices would not…

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Don Gaetz suggests Community Code of Ethics

Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz discussed ethics in government with community leaders today during an Advocacy Lunch & Learn sponsored by the Studer Community…

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Burgess Road sidewalks survive second public hearing and final budget vote

Last night, the Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a $226.6-million budget for FY 2018. The budget included $1.6 million for sidewalks and street drainage on…

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Budget and master plan for $8.2M Bayview Center released hours before final budget hearing

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s office released the latest budget figures and master plan for $8.2-million Bayview Community Center. The original budget for the project that…

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Pensacola mayor runs out of options on Pitts Slip lawsuit

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward lost again on the Pitts Slip lawsuit. The Florida Supreme Court refused to entertain his motion for the court to hear…

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Gaetz, Robinson: Fee simple is simple

The fee simple title on Pensacola Beach isn’t as diabolical and evil as some want the public and Sen. Bill Nelson to believe, according to…

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