Daily Outtakes: We’re #1
Pensacola Medical Examiner District has the state’s highest per capita opioid death rate. The district includes Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. To warn…
United Way of West Florida unveils mini grants
United Way of West Florida is introducing a new funding opportunity designed to build capacity of nonprofits in our community. This fall, United Way of…
Who Said What: Tuesday, Aug. 1
On Monday, Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) sent out a request for campaign contributions. He wrote, “A Super PAC being run by the Lincoln…
First Sea Turtle hatches of the season
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key Celebrate First Sea Turtle Hatches of the Season – Escambia County is pleased to celebrate the first sea turtle hatches of…
Breaking: Skanska loses appeal (update)
Skanska USA lost its federal appeal in its attempt to limit the liability for damage caused to the Pensacola Bay Bridge, personal property and the…
Daily Outtakes: Slavery apparently ain’t bad
DeSantis Indoctrination in Action – The Florida Department of Education approved PragerU videos to be shown in public schools. This one is on slavery, and…
Presser notes: Three takeaways
1. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves this morning opened his weekly presser with Police Chief Eric Randell addressing the recent shootings and the wave of antisemitic…
Who Said What: Monday, July 31
Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May discusses the recent shootings and health care for the E Street area after Baptist Hospital leaves. Commissioner Robert Bender recaps…
Illegal guns in Escambia, circa 2011
As I posted earlier, Inweekly has covered the rise of gangs in Escambia since 2007. We have also reported on the illegal guns in our…
War on Escambia County gangs, circa 2007, 2009
In October 2007, Sheriff Ron McNesby refused say to Escambia County had a gang problem. We quibbled over whether the local groups – Ast.-N-Jackson, Haynes…
Daily Outtakes: ‘Sense of Urgency and Fear’
On my radio show yesterday, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May confirmed that he had heard many of the same rumors of a gang war brewing….
The Public Record: Jaws 2
From 2010 to 2011, Inweekly had a popular history column done by Maxwell Chase, who would answer questions from readers. Dear Maxwell, I heard that…
Who Said What: Friday, July 28
ABC’s Jason Nathanson reviews “The Beanie Bubble” on Apple TV+ and discusses the success of “Barbie.” Kathy Holzworth promotes PLT’s “Legally Blonde the Musical.” And…
Film ‘Lillie & Leander’ remembered
Robin Reshard and Jamin Wells wrote a historical obituary for Leander A. Shaw as part of the News Journal’s “Righting the Past” series. In April…
Gallery Night’s “Call for Designers
On Friday, Sept. 15, Gallery Night’s “Art of Fashion” event is featuring a “Pensacola Project Runway” Design Contest themed “From Sand To Sassy.” Contestants are…
Fewer teaching vacancies
The teaching vacancies in Escambia County Public Schools may not be as many as reported at last Monday’s school board meeting. From Cody Strother, Communications…
Remembering Shirley Studer
Shirley Olga Studer passed away on July 27, 2023, four months shy of her 99th birthday. Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12,…
Daily Outtakes: Local Gang War?
Is a Gang War brewing? Three young men were shot Saturday afternoon at Northwoods Apartments, 4041 East Olive Road- one is on life support, according…
The Public Record: San Carlos Hotel
From 2010 to 2011, Inweekly had a popular history column done by Maxwell Chase, who would answer questions from readers. Dear Maxwell, I was hoping…
Statement from Temple Beth El regarding vandalism
Earlier today, an act of vandalism was committed against Temple Beth El, the oldest Jewish congregation in the State of Florida. We are working closely…
