Nearly 100 residents gathered for District 1 Commissioner Steve Stroberger’s town hall Wednesday night to express their concerns about a proposed gaming room relocation in this district. The Board of County Commissioners…
Daily Outtakes: After all, it is her story
May Pang Reclaims “Lost Weekend” Narrative By Sena Maddison The Backstory: For decades, the narrative surrounding John Lennon’s “Lost Weekend” — his 18-month separation from Yoko Ono in the mid-1970s — has…
Salzman’s ‘Guns for Teens’ bill advances
Florida House Republicans have voted to advance a proposal (HB 759) that would repeal part of a 2018 law passed after the Parkland school shooting, allowing people under 21 to purchase rifles…
Pensacola Beach Advocates: Call for Action on Traffic
Pensacola Beach Advocates President Rhonda Dorfman has submitted the following requests to the Emerald Coast Regional Council, District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, and Ronnie Rivera of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office….
Gaetz’s utility bill passed by committee
A Florida Senate committee has approved Sen. Don Gaetz’s legislation that would significantly reform the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC), expanding its membership and imposing stricter requirements on utility rate cases. The…
RED FLAG ALERT: UWF Faculty Senate raises concerns
The University of West Florida’s Faculty Senate has released a comprehensive report highlighting significant concerns about new Board Trustee Adam Kissel’s proposed amendment to UWF’s Regulation 3.003 regarding transfer of credit policies….
Four commissioners voice support for Save UWF
Inweekly’s campaign to have locals and alumni comprise the majority of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees has gained steam, as community leaders have banded together to challenge Gov. Ron…
Daily Outtakes: Red Light violations jumped 54%
At his weekly press conference, I pressed Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves about whether the red light cameras were making intersections safer, pointing out that there were actually over 800 more violations in…
For Stroberger’s research: JWA developed Redstone Gateway
In his “extensive research” of what development group would be best suited to develop the 540 acres of OLF 8 in accordance with the site’s master plan, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger…
Presser Takeaways: March 11, 2025
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his regular press conference this morning, highlighting the city’s recent resident satisfaction survey results. The survey, conducted by the University of West Florida Haas Center, showed that…
Stroberger throws shade on local developer
District 1 County Commissioner Steve Stroberger wants Beulah Town Center, the development group headed by Fred Hemmer, to purchase OLF 8, a 540-acre site located in Beulah that Escambia County acquired in…
Minimum wage law may get exemption
The Florida Senate’s Commerce and Tourism Committee approved a proposal to allow employers to exempt certain workers from the state’s minimum wage requirements. The bill would permit employers to classify positions as…
OLF 8: Commissioners debate next steps with two developers
The Escambia County Commission still can’t decide what to do with OLF 8, a prime piece of real estate in Beulah, but the board appears to be narrowing its choices to two…
Daily Outtakes: Residents fight for neighborhood, lose
Last Thursday’s Escambia County Commission meeting revealed deep tensions over a proposal to convert the former Henry T. McMillan School in the Englewood neighborhood into affordable housing units. Once again, the opinions…
City project bids enter selection phase
RFP 25-008 | Decommissioning and Demolition (D&D) Contractor for the Former Baptist Hospital Complex The City has scheduled two crucial selection committee meetings regarding the Decommissioning and Demolition Contractor for the Former…
University leaders defend DEI restrictions
A lawsuit filed by professors from three Florida universities challenges a 2023 state law that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. The professors argue the law violates First…
State takes bold steps to combat human trafficking
On Friday, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) unveiled new resources and prevention initiatives, including over $900,000 in grants for law enforcement agencies across the state. Escambia County will receive…
Best ever opening remarks by a House Speaker
In his weekend “Takeaways from Tallahassee,” Florida Politics founder Peter Schorsch wrote, “One former member whose opinion we respect says his was the best Opening Day speech since Will Weatherford’s.” Key Themes…
Daily Outtakes: TDC revisits Chappie James Memorial dispute
This week, the Escambia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) holds a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Chairman David Bear requests council approval to send a strongly-worded letter to…
Top Stories: Week ending March 8, 2025
When I appeared on a panel to discuss the news stories of 2024, PNJ Executive Editor Lisa Nellessen Savage remarked that any story about County Clerk Pam Childers went viral for them….
