Category: Pensacola
Inweekly July 9, 2026 Issue—News & Views That Matter
Your penny’s on the ballot, teachers finally get credit, and PSC students fought censorship & won. New Inweekly is out — read it all
Sitting Down with Council President Allison Patton
Palafox was a gamble. The port was “dead weight.” Now they’re driving Pensacola’s future. Council Pres. Patton breaks it down
Commissioner May: More Than Curfew Needed
Chief Winstrom talked to the shooting victim’s family. Now Commissioner Lumon May explains what’s next: real structure for at-risk teens.
Chief Winstrom: A Minimum of Two Shooters Still at Large
“A minimum of two.” Chief Winstrom reveals shooters are still on the run after downtown’s Fourth of July tragedy. He also discusses the investigation details.
Other Presser Takeaways: Library, CEMEX, Hard Rock and More
Mayor Reeves talks pool hours, a $425K airport grant, Sanders Beach construction, the Cemex mystery poll & Hard Rock’s tax fight.
Two Arrests Made in Downtown Mass Shooting
2 arrests, 3 shooters ID’d in downtown PJ Sheppard shooting. No murder charges yet. Chief reveals new details on video, injuries & motive.
How Do You Feel About the Port, Cemex and D.C.
An anonymous survey is testing Pensacola voters on the mayor’s race — then spends a dozen questions building the case for Cemex at the port.
Not Adding to a Mother’s Pain
Chief Winstrom on the hardest part of his job: sitting with PJ Sheppard’s grieving mother. “There’s no way to fix that, no way to make it better.”
Shooting Victim Identified; Suspects Still At-Large
PPD names the victim as Philip “PJ” Sheppard, says 2+ weapons were fired in the downtown shooting tied to an ongoing feud. Curfew talk continues.
227-Unit Apartment Complex Next to Veterans Park Challenged
Neighbors sued the city over Helm at Hawkshaw’s approval. Major differences between 2017 & 2026 designs. Planning Board has to redo it. Rehearing Tues, 2 p.m.
Press Conference Today on Targeted Downtown Pensacola Shooting
Winstrom briefs media Monday 11am on targeted downtown shooting that killed a teen, wounded 6. Curfew now on the table. Full story on ricksblog.biz.
UPDATE: Mass Shooting Downtown Pensacola: Six injured, One Dead
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Chief Says Downtown Shooting That Killed 19-Year-Old Was Targeted; Six Others Wounded Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom says at least one gunman…
Grassroots Charity Raise $$$ for Mental Health Effort
He lost a friend to suicide. Now Ryan Goldberg’s Campfire Fund has put 80 people through therapy — and it’s throwing a bash July 11
City’s 311 tests AI Customer Service with Penny
Pensacola’s 311 is getting an AI assistant named Penny. Who’s really behind her, and what’s the cost to taxpayers? Full story on ricksblog.biz
ALICE Still Lives in Escambia County
Community & Economy Half Our Neighbors Are One Car Repair Away From Crisis United Way’s ALICE Report shows nearly 50% of Escambia and Santa Rosa…
Pensacola’s Larry Draeger Named Florida Senior Games Male Athlete of the Year
SPORTS & RECREATION Nearly two decades of bowling excellence — including a perfect game — earns the Pensacola Senior Games standout the state’s top honor….
Mayor’s Presser: Two Pensacola Game-Changers
Reeves: federal housing bill could speed affordable housing here; Birdon lease targeted for August vote, no city tax dollars if grants hold.
Council Members Call Out County’s Mismanagement of Libraries
Brahier says the library board agreement “is not being upheld” as vacancies mount. Bare backs her: county “control” wasn’t handled right.
PEDC Meeting Takeaways—Prospects & Tech Park Parking
PEDC board debates who pays for parking garage at Tech Park. LOST renewal and property taxes could collide this fall. FloridaWest gives update on its prospects.
Birdon Deal Passes Another Triumph Hurdle
Pensacola clears 2nd hurdle for $76M Triumph grant backing Birdon’s 2,000-job shipyard at the Port. One step closer to the city’s biggest job win ever.
