Category: Politics
DeSantis backs compensation for NAS Pensacola victims
Gov. Ron DeSantis said compensation could be coming from Saudi Arabia for families of victims of a December shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. But…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Andrade gets General ‘Chappie’ James Memorial Bridge added to House bill
State Rep. Alex Andrade was successful in getting the new Pensacola Bay Bridge to be named after Pensacola hero General “Chappie” James. He got the…
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…
ECUA picks new director
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority finally has selected its next executive director, J. Bruce Woody. For the past nine years, Woody has been the city…
Spanish speakers needed for primary
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections is looking for Spanish speakers willing to assist in their office with the Presidential Preference Primary. This volunteer opportunity…
Who are you voting for?
Who are you voting for? Seriously, we want to know. Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary is less than a month away, and we are looking for…
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…
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…
Garcon Point Bridge toll could increase again
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Representatives of bondholders have asked a judge to order the Florida Department of Transportation to…
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…
The Spring Entrepreneur Hub launched
Press release: The Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of The Spring Entrepreneur Hub. Located in the SCI building, The Spring will…
Bowden’s daughter files for state attorney
Press release: Today, Ginger Bowden Madden announced she is running for State Attorney in the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, seeking to replace Bill Eddins,…
Heroes
Heroism has been on my mind a lot lately. In late November, a good friend, Tristessa Osborne, introduced to retired Marine Lt. Col. Andrew Del…
Poll: Hill leads Salzman
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 580 likely State House District 1 voters, incumbent Mike Hill holds a strong lead versus challenger Michelle Salzman….
Poll: Dosev leads Andrade in tight race
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 625 likely Florida House District 2 voters, we found that 48.8% of the respondents were undecided about six…
