By Jeremy Morrison Hours before Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that the state of Florida was “no longer in a state of emergency†when it comes to the COVID pandemic, Mayor Robinson also…
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Presser notes: Mayor comments on new chief
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Mayor Grover Robinson has selected Eric Randall as the next chief of the Pensacola Police Department, calling the decision the “right choice for us.†“He may not have…
Gilley suggests ‘Burn the Masks’ ceremony
While several communities have held memorial ceremonies honoring those who have died because COVID-19, Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley wants to hold a “Burn the Mask” ceremony. She suggested the event at…
Ten dead issues as legislative session ended
TEN DEAD ISSUES AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDED May 3, 2021Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — From abortion restrictions to vacation rentals, many high-profile bills died Friday when the Florida legislative session ended. Here are…
Mayor selects Randall for police chief
Eric Randall has been selected by Mayor Grover Robinson as the next Chief of Police for the Pensacola Police Department, after a nationwide search, public participation and thorough review by the selection…
Breaking: DeSantis suspends local COVID executive orders
Gov. Ron DeSantis this morning signed an executive order that suspends all remaining local COVID-19 emergency orders. “I think that’s the evidence-based thing to do,†he said. “I think folks that are…
Pensacola airport rentals among most expensive
A comparison of car rental rates in the USA for Spring 2021 reveals Pensacola is one of the top three most expensive U.S. destinations, only losing two Hawaii tourist spots. Kahului, Hawaii,…
TDB Bombshell: Confession links Gaetz paying for sex with minor
The Daily Beast reports that the indicted former Seminole tax collector and Matt Gaetz’s party bro wrote letters to Roger Stone asking for help with a presidential pardon that may be damaging…
FDOT says bridge on track to open May 31
Press release: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors have completed the installation of multiple stay-in-place forms and are currently pouring and leveling concrete on the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Following the completion of…
PPD chief finalists embrace community policing
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The three finalists vying for the chief’s position with the Pensacola Police Department are in town this week interviewing with city officials. On Wednesday, the trio sat together…
Possible gaming of procurement under Gilley
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners had a surprise from its administration at its regular meeting on April 22–substantial change orders, sometimes greater than the contract approved by the board, are being…
Presser Notes: Green-ish, Teen-ish & Vaccine-ish
Presser Notes: Green-ish, Teen-ish & Vaccine-ish by Jeremy Morrison Reflecting on Pensacola City Council’s decision last week to commit to producing at least 30 percent of the city’s power via renewable energy…