From the Downtown Improvement Board A few months ago the City held a workshop regarding outdoor signage, including the proper permits, licenses, sizes, and placement for those signs. As of July 21st,…
Public employees fired over Facebook comments
The Sun-Sentinel reports today that two Broward County assistant public defenders were fired yesterday for Facebook comments calling Palestinians “cockroaches” and “filthy swine.” The newspaper had published last week an article on…
The Billings murders occured five years ago today
At dusk on a hot humid night five years ago, a beat-up red van drove onto the front yard of the large two-story, ranch-style house owned by Byrd âBudâ and Melanie Billings…
Public Works Department April Storm Damage Recovery Update
Since the flooding event of April 29 and 30, the Escambia County Public Works Department have been working diligently to repair damaged infrastructure in the County, including roads, bridges, sidewalks and drainage…
Jazz Jam tonight
Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session, with a great professional “house band”: Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve Gilmore (bass), and Fred Domulot (drums). The…
Five top publisher/writer moments over past 15 years
I have been fortunate to work with some very talented writers, designers and editors over the 15 years: Duwayne Escobedo, Christine Born, Tony Baker, Nick Claeboe, Hilary Moreno, Steve Mraz and Jason…
Candidate’s qualifying check bounced
South Florida Democratic Rep. David Richardson no longer has an opponent for his District 113 seat. The state Division of Elections on Wednesday disqualified Richardson’s challenger, Miami Beach Republican Laura Rivero Levey….
Top Five Inweekly pranks over the past 15 years
I find out it hard to believe that our weekly newspaper has survived for 15 years. In the early years, we weren’t as mature as we are now and were known for…
Art on the Bayfront, tonight 5-8 p.m.
Jaco’s Bayfront Bar and Grille welcomes tonight from 5-8 p.m. this month’s Featured Artist– Daniel Brandon and his great photos. Go down to the end of Palafox and enjoy his great art,…
Cool idea: CoderDoJo comes to Pensacola
UWF Innovation Institute joins CoderDoJo movement, hosts programming classes for kids Twice a month, the University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids ages 7-17 to…
Special Event: Dedication of the Theophalis May Neighborhood Resource Center, tomorrow 3 p.m.
This Wednesday, Mayor Ashton Hayward, flanked by County Commissioner Lumon May and his family, will formally unveil the new Theophalis May Neighborhood Resource Center, located at Legion Field. WHEN: 3 p.m. Wednesday,…
UWF Foundation names new CFO, 2014 -2015 Board of Directors
University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. recently announced a new Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Lucas as well as its 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors. Daniel Lucas serves as CFO of the…