Category: Politics
Closing Summit Recycling Could Save $228K Annually
During his Thursday press conference, Mayor D.C. Reeves delivered sobering news about Pensacola’s Summit Boulevard recycling drop-off site: nearly everything deposited there ends up in…
Lakeview Center Addresses Teen Mental Health Crisis
Lakeview Center is tackling Northwest Florida’s adolescent mental health crisis head-on with the launch of a new Teen Intensive Outpatient Program designed specifically to meet…
Report: Fewer People See Our Community Health As “Good”
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, quietly released by Achieve Healthy EscaRosa in February 2025, offers insights into the region’s most pressing health concerns. Unfortunately,…
Palafox Market Still Going Strong
The city’s $10 million New Palafox improvement project brings challenges, but there’s good news for market lovers: Both Palafox Markets will continue operating throughout the…
Children’s Trust Moves Toward Settlement with City Over CRA Tax Dispute
The Escambia Children’s Trust board moved closer to resolving a longstanding CRA funds dispute with the City of Pensacola during discussions at their recent meeting,…
Sail GP Inks TV Two-Year Deal with CBS Sports
SailGP and CBS Sports announced a groundbreaking two-year extension of their U.S. television partnership, marking the championship’s first multi-year broadcast deal. The agreement will deliver…
Trust Cites Several Breaches with New World Believers
Last night, the Escambia Children’s Trust’s executive director explained to her board of directors why she suspended funding to New World Believers’ H.O.O.P.S. (Healthy Opportunities…
Will Congressman Jimmy Patronis Switch to D2? Update: “Hell No”
Update: Congressman Jimmy Patronis shouted, “Hell No!” over the phone. He says he has no plans to switch, citing his support of the military and…
Escambia County’s Graduation Rate Jumped
Escambia County’s graduation rate jumped over five percentage points for the 2024-25 school year: 2021-22: 78.4% 2022-23: 80.5% 2023-24: 84.2% 2024-25: 89.5% The state average…
New World Believers: A Jones Family Enterprise
In reviewing the meeting packets of the Escambia Children’s Trust, I came across the staff review of New World Believers’ grant request for its third…
Two Visions: Florida Legislature’s Opening Day Reveals Stark Leadership Contrasts
Senate President Doubles Down on Faith and Rural Focus Florida Senate President Ben Albritton made clear Tuesday that his final session leading the chamber will…
Children’s Trust Suspends New World Believers Grant
The Escambia Children’s Trust has suspended its grant to New World Believers, Inc. for its mental health program, Healthy Opportunities and Options Promoting Success. (H.O.O.P.S.)…
Collins Launches Gubernatorial Bid
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After months of speculation, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins on Monday announced he will run for…
Customs & Border Protection hosting Global Entry Event at Pensacola Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Pensacola International Airport, will host its first Global Entry enrollment event in Pensacola. The event offers conditionally…
Beach Access Discussion at Feb. Commitee of the Whole
In Inweekly’s Jan. 8 issue, I listed four issues that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners needed to resolve in 2026: paratransit, Pensacola Beach…
City Poll: Voters Worried About Jobs, Reeves Gets High Marks
A recent poll of Pensacola voters reveals a community grappling with national economic frustrations while maintaining optimism about city leadership and downtown development. Several readers…
AIF Endorses Fay for Andrade’s House Seat
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Florida House District 2 endorsement for the 2026 election cycle. The seat is currently held by Alex Andrade,…
Pensacola Cements Status as Global Sailing Destination with Sail GP Training Hub
The Port of Pensacola just became the off-season training home for the world’s most prestigious sailing league. During Wednesday’s grand opening of American Magic’s new…
American Magic opens High Performance Center
American Magic opened the American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) at the Port of Pensacola yesterday. Details: The center serves as the team’s operational base…
Andrade’s Parting Shot: DeSantis “Not an Executive,” Legislature Faces Uncertain Session
As the Florida Legislature prepares to reconvene January 13 for an election-year session, outgoing State Rep. Alex Andrade delivered a damning assessment of Gov. Ron…
