Florida’s Department of Children and Families has announced enhancements to its Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network, revealing a pivot toward integrated response mechanisms and performance-based funding models. BACKGROUND: Escambia County has participated…
Milton hires Northwest Florida’s first female police chief
The City of Milton made big news last week by announcing Jennifer M. Frank as its next Police Chief. She’ll take the helm in late April, becoming Northwest Florida’s first female police…
Salzman wants to make university president searches public again
State Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Michelle Salzman have filed legislation to pull back the curtain on presidential university and state college searches. The bills (SB 1726/HB 1321) would repeal a 2022…
FPL proposes massive rate increase to get ahead of Gaetz bill
Florida Power & Light filed a proposal last Friday that would hit customers’ pockets for an additional $2.5 BILLION. The utility giant is asking for $1.545 billion in 2026 and another $927…
Daily Outtakes: Florida Chamber touts rural counties
The Florida Chamber Foundation released a research brief about economic growth in rural Florida, and the numbers are eye-opening. While Miami, Orlando and Tampa get all the press, rural Florida is quietly…
Top Stories: week ending March 1, 2025
The Belle Bear Fan Club highly approved of her topping the 2025 Inweekly Power List, while the Pam and Ashlee’s “Mean Girls” sitcom still drew readers. And everyone loved Inweekly Rising Star…
PBM pickpockets set drug prices and divert 340B funds
Rep. Shane Abbott (R-DeFuniak Spring) has filed HB 657 requiring drug manufacturers to sell certain medications to Medicaid pharmacies at discounts available under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. If passed, the…
Inweekly – Feb. 27, 2025 edition
Belle Bear topped the Inweekly 2025 Power List. In Pensacola, one publication is crazy enough to quantify influence—annually ranking the movers, shakers and decision-makers who shape our community. #1 Belle Bear Top…
Save UWF launches petition and plans town hall
Community leaders and UWf alumni have joined forces to form Save UWF. Their slogan is “No Place for Bigotry in Higher Education.” SAVE UWF, a grassroots effort, opposes Scott Yenor’s proposed appointment…
Protest to Stand Up for Gulf Islands National Seashore
Press Release: Concerned community members and park advocates will gather at the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge at noon on Sunday, March 2, to demonstrate their commitment to protecting national parks and public lands….
Daily Outtakes: Florida 2030 Blueprint touted; Pensacola Chamber drops the ball
In a new research brief, the Florida Chamber Foundation touts Florida as the top state in the nation for business relocations in 2023. The latest available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Youth Mountain Biking Race coming to UWF on Saturday
Press Release: Get ready to hit the trails as Pensacola gears up to host its first-ever Youth Mountain Biking Race, bringing young athletes together for an exciting day of racing, camaraderie, and…
Underhill wins appeal, will not have to pay $35K fine
From The News Service of Florida: An appeals court Wednesday rejected a decision by the Florida Commission on Ethics in a case involving a former Escambia County commissioner and suggested an “abuse…
National Day of Unplugging
Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) will observe the ‘National Day of Unplugging’ across all campuses on Friday, March 7. WHY IT MATTERS: To draw attention to the serious mental and social harm…
North Idaho College gets reprieve. Any lessons for UWF?
Earlier this month, I wrote about how far-right extremists have jeopardized the accreditation of North Idaho College (NIC). Recent developments suggest the college is on a path to recovery, though challenges remain….
Daily Outtakes: The Hidden Hand Behind Rising Drug Prices
Few players wield as much influence—yet remain invisible to most consumers —as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in America’s healthcare system. These corporate middlemen, created initially to help control medication costs, have instead…
Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza on March 8
ReadyKids! will host Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Wedgewood Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road. This free, family-friendly event invites children of…
When Republicans Fight: 2026 Statewide Races take shape
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced his candidacy for Florida Governor in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last night: I’m here to announce my candidacy to be the next Governor of…
Takeaways from Mayor’s presser: Parade, 600+ houses, DOGE, American Magic
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on several city developments during today’s press conference, ranging from Mardi Gras parade preparations to major construction projects and the return of American Magic’s sailing team….
Belle Bear tops 2025 Power List
Belle Bear, co-founder of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay and champion of numerous nonprofits and causes, is #1 on the 2025 Inweekly Power List. As the matriarch of the Bear family, 84-year-old Belle…
