National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19

Join Bike Pensacola, local bicycle shops, and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) as we celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday,…

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Bowling rules in favor of mayor

Hours before tonight’s city council meeting, City Attorney Lysia Bowling issued an opinion that the city charter does not authorize the City Council to direct…

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ACLU issues final statement before Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance vote

ACLU of Florida Statement on Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017 CONTACT: ACLU of Florida Media Office, media@aclufl.org, (786) 363-2737 MIAMI,…

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City Attorney asked to opine on council’s right to ask questions

This memo was sent Tuesday, May 8 to Pensacola City Attorney Lysia Bowling from Council Executive Lysia Bowling: FROM THE DESK OF DON KRAHER COUNCIL…

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Pensacola Speaks: Studer and Putnam

Quint Studer will be my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5:10 p.m. We will discuss in upcoming column in the…

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Buzz: Mayor forbids police chief designee from attending council meeting

Pensacola Police Chief designee Tommi Lyter will not be present tonight for the Pensacola City Council discussion on his appointment, according to Councilwoman Sherri Myers….

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Inweekly Rising Star Alex Andrade appointed to panel

Attorney Alex Andrade has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the 1st Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Andrade is an attorney with Moore, Hill &…

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City Planning Board okays Hallmark development

By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY The Pensacola Planning Board reluctantly approved 76 lots at the 5.1-acre Hallmark School — the second largest redevelopment site in downtown…

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Grover Robinson has not changed his mind

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson announced last November that he would not run for a fourth term in 2018. However, he left the door open…

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Emerald Coastkeepers praise Myers and Robinson for help with Carpenter’s Creek

The local environmental watchdog Emerald Coastkeepers praised the efforts of Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers and Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson for their help in…

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Government Street pond completion delayed two months

Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson yesterday told the Pensacola City Council that the Government Street/Corrine Jones stormwater will not be completed on May 31 as…

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Poll: Pensacola voters want mayor to renew town halls

According to the latest Inweekly-Political Matrix poll, City of Pensacola voters overwhelming want Mayor Ashton Hayward to hold town hall meetings in each city district…

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Pensacola Police Chief retires today

PPD Press Release: A law enforcement career that began 32 years ago when David Alexander III was hired by the Pensacola Police Department as a…

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Former Pensacola Councilwoman publishes a book

Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Debra A.K.Thompson has written a new book, “Enlightenment: Looking Back to Move Forward.” Thompson served on the Pensacola City Council from…

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EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless wants your solutions for panhandling, homelessness, May 9

The EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless General Coalition Meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Location: Waterfront Rescue Mission, 348 Herman St. Pensacola, FL….

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Pot stores in Florida’s future

HOUSE APPROVES MEDICAL POT BILL By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The state would have more than a dozen pot operators — with…

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Mayor holds firm on police chief decision

Mayor Ashton Hayward isn’t changing his mind about David Alexander stepping down as the police chief. On next week’s city council agenda, he is recommending…

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Latest on parking at Vinyl Music Hall

Curt Morse, executive director of the Downtown Improvement Board, went on “Pensacola Speaks” to clear up confusion over Vinyl Music Hall blocking off parking spaces…

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Open Gaetz Day in Pensacola, April 20

Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting a full day of events in the Pensacola Beach and Pensacola area on April 20, for “Open Gaetz Day…

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Saenger Theatre now offers public Wi-Fi

The Saenger Theatre recently upgraded its amenities for patrons attending events at the city-owned building. Through a joint effort with the Technology Department of the…

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