Lakeview Center Addresses Teen Mental Health Crisis
Lakeview Center is tackling Northwest Florida’s adolescent mental health crisis head-on with the launch of a new Teen Intensive Outpatient Program designed specifically to meet…
Gaetz’s Major School Choice Reform Bill Passes
Legislation aims to fix “whatever could go wrong has gone wrong” problems plaguing scholarship programs. The Florida Senate unanimously passed sweeping school choice reform legislation…
UWF School Pilot Program: Benefit, Not Charter?
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees, maybe unknowingly, has entered into a licensing agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. to operate an educational facility…
Report: Fewer People See Our Community Health As “Good”
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, quietly released by Achieve Healthy EscaRosa in February 2025, offers insights into the region’s most pressing health concerns. Unfortunately,…
Palafox Market Still Going Strong
The city’s $10 million New Palafox improvement project brings challenges, but there’s good news for market lovers: Both Palafox Markets will continue operating throughout the…
Children’s Trust Moves Toward Settlement with City Over CRA Tax Dispute
The Escambia Children’s Trust board moved closer to resolving a longstanding CRA funds dispute with the City of Pensacola during discussions at their recent meeting,…
Sail GP Inks TV Two-Year Deal with CBS Sports
SailGP and CBS Sports announced a groundbreaking two-year extension of their U.S. television partnership, marking the championship’s first multi-year broadcast deal. The agreement will deliver…
Trust Cites Several Breaches with New World Believers
Last night, the Escambia Children’s Trust’s executive director explained to her board of directors why she suspended funding to New World Believers’ H.O.O.P.S. (Healthy Opportunities…
Will Congressman Jimmy Patronis Switch to D2? Update: “Hell No”
Update: Congressman Jimmy Patronis shouted, “Hell No!” over the phone. He says he has no plans to switch, citing his support of the military and…
Escambia County’s Graduation Rate Jumped
Escambia County’s graduation rate jumped over five percentage points for the 2024-25 school year: 2021-22: 78.4% 2022-23: 80.5% 2023-24: 84.2% 2024-25: 89.5% The state average…
New World Believers: A Jones Family Enterprise
In reviewing the meeting packets of the Escambia Children’s Trust, I came across the staff review of New World Believers’ grant request for its third…
Two Visions: Florida Legislature’s Opening Day Reveals Stark Leadership Contrasts
Senate President Doubles Down on Faith and Rural Focus Florida Senate President Ben Albritton made clear Tuesday that his final session leading the chamber will…
Children’s Trust Suspends New World Believers Grant
The Escambia Children’s Trust has suspended its grant to New World Believers, Inc. for its mental health program, Healthy Opportunities and Options Promoting Success. (H.O.O.P.S.)…
Collins Launches Gubernatorial Bid
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After months of speculation, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins on Monday announced he will run for…
Customs & Border Protection hosting Global Entry Event at Pensacola Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Pensacola International Airport, will host its first Global Entry enrollment event in Pensacola. The event offers conditionally…
UWF Gets New Trustee from Destin
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced an appointment and reappointment to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The appointments are subject to confirmation…
Beach Access Discussion at Feb. Commitee of the Whole
In Inweekly’s Jan. 8 issue, I listed four issues that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners needed to resolve in 2026: paratransit, Pensacola Beach…
Four Locals Appointed to Pensacola State College Board
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Holzknecht, Todd Leonard, and Audrey McDonald and the reappointment of Dr. Troy Tippett to the Pensacola…
City Poll: Voters Worried About Jobs, Reeves Gets High Marks
A recent poll of Pensacola voters reveals a community grappling with national economic frustrations while maintaining optimism about city leadership and downtown development. Several readers…
Diaz OK’d for University of West Florida President
By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida The University of West Florida Board of Trustees this morning approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.,…
