Council may consider removing Chipley monument
City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has an add-on for the council’s agenda, but she will need five votes to get on the agenda for Thursday, May…
COVID vax continue to drop
The Florida Department of Health reports had 884 fewer people receiving their first COVID shot last week than the previous week – from 2,388 to…
Ballot initiatives measure challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union…
Two Andrade town halls next week
State Representative Alex Andrade will participate in two post-Session town halls next week: the first is set for Tuesday, May 11th at the Bayview Community…
Courthouse COVID rules change
Members of the public will be able to enter and move through courthouses across the state, while in-person court proceedings will continue to have mask…
Escambia County gets another fire chief
Escambia County has hired Jason Catrambone as its new fire chief starting June 14. He joins Escambia County with more than 25 years of experience…
US 90 Corridor Master Plan session next week
The Emerald Coast Regional Council is developing a Corridor Master Plan along US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. The purpose of the…
Escambia County has a vax problem
Fewer Escambia County residents received the COVID-19 vaccination in April than March — 23,534 down from 32,857. Â The drop was 9,323 fewer shots – a…
Help for businesses dealing with Sally’s aftermath
Six months after Hurricane Sally struck the Pensacola area, Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) launched the BRACE Hurricane Sally Recovery Helpline for business…
Senior Chill Out set for May 21
The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day drive that solicits new air conditioners, fans and/or funds from the community to help…
Eat, Drink, Shop to Win
The Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze Chambers of Commerce are working in partnership to host “Beach to Breeze Bingo,†a promotional gaming event, from May…
Help plan future of ECAT
In October 2020, representatives from Escambia County Area Transit  (ECAT) launched ‘Your Service, Your Say,’ a project focused on improving the future of public transportation…
More presser notes: Post-COVID, NASA dreams
By Jeremy Morrison Hours before Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that the state of Florida was “no longer in a state of emergency†when it comes…
Crist announces run for governor
From his Twitter: Florida should be a place where hard work is rewarded, justice is equal, and opportunity is right in front of you. That’s…
Presser notes: Mayor comments on new chief
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Mayor Grover Robinson has selected Eric Randall as the next chief of the Pensacola Police Department, calling the decision the “right…
Gilley suggests ‘Burn the Masks’ ceremony
While several communities have held memorial ceremonies honoring those who have died because COVID-19, Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley wants to hold a “Burn the…
Ten dead issues as legislative session ended
TEN DEAD ISSUES AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDED May 3, 2021Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — From abortion restrictions to vacation rentals, many high-profile bills died Friday when…
Mayor selects Randall for police chief
Eric Randall has been selected by Mayor Grover Robinson as the next Chief of Police for the Pensacola Police Department, after a nationwide search, public…
An ‘important’ message from our former commander-in-chief
Received at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, May 3: – May 3, 2021 – Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of…
Breaking: DeSantis suspends local COVID executive orders
Gov. Ron DeSantis this morning signed an executive order that suspends all remaining local COVID-19 emergency orders. “I think that’s the evidence-based thing to do, 
