UWF trustees approve charter authorizer role for Somerset Academy — months after Diaz told the board the proposed campus school “is not a charter school.”
Top Reads for the Week Ended June 20
Escambia officials lied to cover a library hiring scandal—we have the videos & records to prove it. Plus data centers, DOGE & bond ratings
Roger Scott Pool Reopens in Time for July 4 Holiday
Roger Scott Pool will open for the 4th of July with a temporary restroom fix—after a vendor setback led to an emergency state variance.
DOGE Wants More Info from the City of Pensacola
Florida DOGE is back. This time it wants every P-card swipe, every contract change order, and full city payroll data—by June 26. Read what they’re asking for.
Andrade Unimpressed With DeSantis’ Medicaid Fraud Effort
Medicaid Fraud Andrade: DeSantis Medicaid Initiative Is Cover, Not Cure The state lawmaker who knows Medicaid better than anyone in the Florida House calls the governor’s new anti-fraud push a legacy cleanup…
Severe Weather at High Risk, Sand Available
Escambia County is monitoring a High Risk for severe weather today, Thursday, June 18, with additional rainfall expected to continue through Friday, June 19. Residents are encouraged to monitor the risk and…
Latest Inweekly Features Poet Quincy “Q” Hull
Pensacola’s poet returns for Juneteenth, a volunteer was silenced for asking questions, and the Children’s Trust broke faith with the public. Read Inweekly.
County Takes First Step Toward Banning Data Centers
30+ residents packed the Escambia County Commission demanding a data center ban. Commissioners agreed. A vote could come as soon as August 6.
Commissioners Join Nonprofits to Settle Discretionary Funds Issue
Escambia County voted 3-1 to join lawsuit against Clerk Childers over withheld nonprofit checks—and drew a line on who decides public purpose.
Takeaways from Mayor Reeves’ 6/17 Presser
Triumph Gulf Coast votes on Birdon on Monday—2,000 jobs at stake. FDOT kills MLK/Davis two-way. Mayor Reeves covers it all at Wednesday presser.
Municipal Bond Ratings at Risk w/Property Tax Cut
Wall Street’s 3 biggest credit raters agree: Florida’s Nov. property tax amendment means less revenue, no backup plan & possible downgrades.
The Videos Escambia County Officials Don’t Want You to See
They said it themselves: The Library Board was NEVER advisory. The 2013 resolution and BCC’s own words prove it. Watch the meeting videos. Amazing revelation!
Meeting Reminders for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
Your city wants your input! Public meetings Tuesday on Bayfront Parkway’s future & a controversial ECUA transfer station. Plus BCC meets Wednesday.
Buona Fortuna Lodge Honors Four Scholars in 20th Anniversary Year
Pensacola’s Buona Fortuna Lodge marks 20 years by awarding 4 scholarships—including a first-ever Women in STEM award—and $80K+ given to students over the years.
Pensacola Navy League Honors Military Volunteer
A Pensacola Sailor gave 150+ volunteer hours to her community—and earned the military’s top local volunteer honor for it. Here’s her story.
Did Mayor Reeves Have the Power to Remove Library Board Member?
Pensacola’s mayor ousted a library board member to help the county administrator, but did he have the power to do so? No one foresaw the later smear campaign.
Web Link to Library Board of Governance Agendas and Minutes Stops Working
UPDATE: Problem fixed. The West Florida Public Libraries’ website for its Board of Governance no longer lists its meeting schedule or its most recent agendas and minutes. The link “Agendas & Minutes”…
Library Board Member Disputes Moreno’s ‘Hateful’ Claim
She served 4 years, did her homework, and followed the rules. So county officials had her removed. Now Lori NeSmith is talking—and she has a lot to say.
Top Blog Stories of the Week You Don’t Want to Miss
Smear campaigns, missing $900K, library board power grabs, data center fights & a Pensacola mayor making history. This week’s stories hit different.
Escambia County Primary Races Set
The qualifying period ended at noon Friday. Several candidates, including Pensacola City Council President Allison Patton, have automatically been re-elected since they have no opposition. The only local Republican primary: Escambia County…