State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point) is upset that he isn’t getting credit for naming the new Pensacola Bay Bridge for General “Chappie” James. Hill sponsored a House bill on the topic,…
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Diving into a Watershed Management Plan
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Looking over the three-dimensional model with tiny flags planted on it, the little girl had a question. “What is this?†she asked. “This is the watershed,†explained Gena…
More on Bayview Park Cross ruling
After Inweekly broke the news that 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled the 34-foot cross at Bayview Park can remain on public land, the city issued the following press release…
Breaking news: City wins Bayview Park Cross appeal
On remand from the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that the Pensacola Bayview Cross “does not offend the Constitution…the cross’s presence on city property does not violate…
Buzz: Drug dealers set bounties
Sources have shared that a new frightening wrinkle has developed in the escalating gun violence in Pensacola and Escambia County. Drug dealers have begun to place bounties on their enemies, some as…
State Rep. Hill : 2020 Legislative record 0-7
Of the seven bills proposed by State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point), only one made it out of a subcommittee. HB 21-to name the new Pensacola Bay bridge after “Chappie James”- did…
Weekly Roundup
By Ana Ceballos Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics TALLAHASSEE — On Valentine’s Day two years ago, tragedy struck Parkland, Florida and the nation. A former student…
Cyberattack on city was predictable
After experiencing a cyberattack on Dec. 7, 2019 that impacted the City of Pensacola’s network, the city engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP to assess the incident and provide observations and recommendations to…
Mardi Gras krewes seek make-up safety meeting from SRIA
This letter was shared with Inweekly: Director Ghio, SRIA Board Members, County Commissioners and ECSO staff, I am writing to express my extreme disappointment and frustration at last night’s decision to deny…
Salzman passes Hill in fundraising
GOP challenger Michelle Salzman raised more in January than District 1 State Representative Mike Hill (R) has collected since he announced his re-election bid in February 2019. Salzman raised $33,480 in January,…
City/Haas survey results
The City of Pensacola has received results from the 2019 Resident Satisfaction Survey, which it said in a press release showed an overall satisfaction with core city services, the city’s image and…
Presser notes: 5G, scooters and awards
By Jeremy Morrison With Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson away in Singapore, City Administrator Keith Wilkins fielded the weekly press conference duties Monday morning, sticking to mostly internal topics—like recent employee and departmental…