Category: Politics
Florida’s Uncompromising Civil Rights Truth Teller
The recent passing of Rev. HK Matthews marks the end of an era for Florida’s civil rights movement. In a touching tribute on the “(We…
Murzin hired as Century’s Administrator
NorthEscambia.com reports the Century Town Council voted last night to hire former state representative Dave Murzin of Cantonment as the town’s next full-time administrator. The…
Daily Outtakes: Who Carries the Most Charity Medical Care?
Two years ago, I wrote about how Escambia County had struggled with providing medical care to its uninsured residents for decades. The county’s three hospitals,…
Mayor Reeves Explains City Hall Restructuring
At his press conference today, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves explained how he expects Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret.), his Associate City Administrator for Strategic Initiatives…
DOGE Auditors Skedaddle Later Today
The team of approximately eight auditors from the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to complete its two-day review of municipal operations by…
Mayor Reeves Beefs Up Strategic Initiatives
Mayor D.C. Reeves has announced two appointments that will reinforce his commitment to implementing the City of Pensacola’s strategic plan—Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret.), and…
Rev. H.K. Matthews, Pensacola Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 97
Pensacola has lost one of its greatest champions for justice and equality. Rev. Hawthorne Konrad “H.K.” Matthews, the fearless civil rights leader who spent decades…
Sign of the Times: City suspends North Palafox Recycling Center
The City of Pensacola’s monitored recycling drop-off site at 2759 N. Palafox Street has closed and will remain closed through September. Why? The significant reduction…
Radiothon raises $301K for Studer Family Children’s Hospital
The 7th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, presented by Hanto & Clarke General Contractors, raised $301,400 to acquire state-of-the-art equipment that utilizes heat…
Daily Outtakes: How Far Will DeSantis Go to Win
Recent public records obtained by State Rep. Alex Andrade have shed new light on a controversial $67 million settlement between Florida and healthcare giant Centene,…
When ‘Less Lethal’ Became Deadly: Taser Abuse in Pensacola and Escambia County (2005)
In February 2005, Inweekly published a shocking videotape from the Escambia County Jail that would thrust Pensacola into the national spotlight over police use of…
Top Reads: Week Ended Aug. 16, 2025
Florida DOGE coming to Pensacola, Tim Kinsella’s resignation and Pensacola Little Theatre’s check to the Escambia Children’s Trust got the most attention this week—all of…
Animal Welfare Offering Free Pet Adoptions Aug. 15-30
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will offer free adoptions for all dogs and cats one year or older beginning today, Friday, Aug. 15…
Mayor Reeves’ Heartfelt Tribute to Departing Tim Kinsella
From Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves: I am grateful for Capt. Tim Kinsella’s impact on the City of Pensacola, and I’m just as grateful to call…
Daily Outtakes: Kinsella Leaving City for Navy Federal Job
Sources have reported that Navy Federal Credit Union announced yesterday to its employees that Pensacola’s City Administrator Tim Kinsella had been hired as the Vice…
Possible Port of Pensacola Inland Expansion
Mayor D.C. Reeves revealed ambitious plans for the Port of Pensacola during Wednesday’s press conference, addressing both the facility’s current limitations and innovative solutions to expand…
Salzman to DOGE: ‘Bro, come on out to Pensacola…We’ll take you to Wahoos game…Check out the books’
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves isn’t worried about the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) coming to review city records next week. At his weekly press…
Pensacola Mayor Updates Infrastructure Projects, Recycling’s Growth
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on several key city initiatives during a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting progress on stormwater improvements and the growth…
Daily Outtakes: PLT Repays $65,632 in ‘Errors’ to Children’s Trust
The Pensacola Little Theatre quietly cut a $65,632 check to the Escambia Children’s Trust this summer, reimbursing grant funds that the 90-year-old cultural institution now…
Fricker Center Round 2 begins communications process
This Wednesday morning, the long-awaited second meeting occurred at the Fricker Center. Mayor D.C. Reeves and City Councilman Delarian Wiggin were noticeable no-shows at the…
