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Army Aviator Convicted of Rape; One Occurred at NAS Pensacola

Posted on May 7, 2026

Army aviator Dawson Van Manen, 27, convicted of raping two women & sentenced to 31 years. First assault occurred at NAS Pensacola. More victims may exist.

Will UWF Nix Nautilus Logo?

Posted on May 7, 2026

UWF’s beloved nautilus—symbol of the university since 1965—may be replaced by President Manny Diaz’s new logo. What’s at stake? Read more.

Breaking: Are Offshore Rigs in Our Future?

Posted on May 6, 2026

USGS confirms undiscovered oil & gas in offshore Gulf waters off Escambia, Santa Rosa & Okaloosa counties. Offshore rigs may be in our future.

County Seeks Perdido Key Beach Stories

Posted on May 6, 2026

Escambia County wants YOUR Perdido Key beach stories. Sworn affidavits, photos & videos needed. Deadline: Aug. 28. Your story could shape beach access law.

PSC Clarifies Position on Student Magazine

Posted on May 6, 2026

PSC’s story just changed. First it was the Stop WOKE Act. Now the magazine was never an approved publication. The blocked articles are still unpublished.

PSC Students Speak Out on Censorship Charge

Posted on May 6, 2026

PSC student: Admin knew about our magazine for months—then killed it the week before print. Now students are raising their own money to publish it.

Special Session to Convene May 12 for Budget

Posted on May 5, 2026

Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton have filed a proclamation with the Secretary of State calling a Special Session from Tuesday, May 12, through Friday, May 29, to complete…

Keyhive, Reeves Prep for Keyla Parade, Concert

Posted on May 5, 2026

Pensacola rolls out the red carpet for American Idol’s Keyla Richardson — parade, sold-out concert & a city about to shine before 8 million viewers.

How did the Florida Chamber Grade Our Lawmakers?

Posted on May 5, 2026

Florida Chamber grades NW Florida lawmakers: Boyles & Andrade earn A’s, Gaetz gets a B, Salzman pulls a C. See how your reps scored on business votes.

Summit Recycles to Leonard Street

Posted on May 5, 2026

Pensacola’s Summit Blvd recycling center closes TODAY. New staffed drop-off opens at 100 W. Leonard St.—same mission, 90% lower cost. Know before you go.

Pensacola & Keyhive Ready to Celebrate Keyla being in Top 3

Posted on May 5, 2026

Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson is TOP 3 on American Idol! Grammy winner Alicia Keys mentors her for the May 11 finale. KeylaFest starts Wednesday!

Pensacola State College responds to FIRE

Posted on May 4, 2026

PSC administrator blocked student magazine, citing Stop WOKE Act. FIRE says it’s censorship. Incident overlooks PSC’s rich journalism history

Interview with Dominic Coletti of FIRE on Student Censorship

Posted on May 4, 2026

Inweekly spoke with FIRE’s Dominic Coletti—PSC hasn’t responded yet, the deadline is fast approaching, and next steps are being weighed.

Breaking: FIRE Demands PSC Lift Censorship

Posted on May 4, 2026

PSC banned student journalists from publishing stories on LGBTQ+ culture—now a national free speech group is demanding the college back down by end of day today.

Papantonio Signing “A Death in Arcadia” on May 6

Posted on May 4, 2026

Pensacola attorney Mike Papantonio exposes America’s troubled teen industry in his new thriller—and the abuse he describes is real. Book signing Wed., May 6.

Where Have All the Editors Gone?

Posted on May 4, 2026

History made at Churchill Downs, a Pensacola clerk lawsuit ignored by the PNJ, NAS Pensacola reopens, and a 2011 hiring scandal with a 2026 echo.

Flash Sprague Becomes Third PSC Trustee Named UWF Trustee

Posted on May 1, 2026

Gov. DeSantis appoints Flash Sprague—NASCAR driver, philanthropist & Gulf Breeze legend—to the UWF Board of Trustees. He’s unlike any trustee they’ve ever had.

Five Flags Speedway Reschedules “Meet the Drivers”

Posted on May 1, 2026

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Five Flags Speedway officials have scheduled “Meet the Drivers” Night, from tonight to Friday night, May 29.

Follow-up: Seeking 300+ Documents From Escambia County

Posted on May 1, 2026

Ashlee Hofberger says she has 300+ public records on library services director hire. She told staff to give them to me, but they didn’t. Will we get them today?

Get the Lowdown on Possible Keyla Richardson Concert

Posted on May 1, 2026

Pensacola is ready to throw Keyla Richardson the biggest homecoming in city history—parade, concert, and millions of TV viewers—if she makes the Top 3 Monday.

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