Local ad group opposes film ordinance
I received this email from the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation: To All AAF Members: The Pensacola City Council is considering an ordinance…
Cuba impressed by Pensacola delegation
Two weeks ago, Inweekly reported on a local delegation that visited Cuba seeking to build relationships and test the waters for possible business opportunities (“Creating…
Newpoint in trouble in Bay County
The company that runs three charter schools in Escambia County had its grant applications for two new schools in Bay County denied. The Florida Department…
Podcast: Evers looking at Congressional race
State Senator Greg Evers said yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks†that his seriously looking at running for Congress. “We keep all options open, but yes, we’re…
Special meeting on CMPA board tomorrow
The Pensacola City Council will hold an Emergency Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, beginning at 4:00 P.M., Council Chambers, 1st Floor of City…
PS Today: Greg Evers and his political future
State Sen. Greg Evers is being mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress (should Jeff Miller go for the U.S. Senate), Santa Rosa County Sheriff…
Nothing said about Newpoint issues when the school gave its quarterly report
In its press release today, Newpoint pointed out: “Over the past 4 years of operation, Newpoint Pensacola High School and Academy have had numerous levels…
Newpoint claims terminations politically driven
The daily newspaper has received an email from Carla Lovett, Newpoint Education Partners’ vice president for curriculum and instruction. The tone is more combative than…
Terhaar explains his film commissioner proposal
Council President Andy Terhaar told Inweekly his intention with his film commission ordinance was to begin the process of attracting outside companies to film in…
Thomas blames staff for not keeping school board informed on Newpoint
1620 News Radio’s Andrew McKay interviewed Superintendent Malcolm Thomas this morning about his recommendation to terminate the charter contracts for the three schools run by…
Podcast: LaRuby May on her victory
All the provisional votes have been counted. Pensacola native LaRuby May has been declared the victor – by 80 votes – in her bid for…
Local photographers and filmmakers have questions about proposed City Film Commissioner
Local photographers and filmmakers have concerned about the Mayor Ashton Hayward’s setting up his office as the focal point for film productions in the city…