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ACLU issues call for public to show up and speak out for criminal justice reforms

The ACLU of Florida is asking its supporters to attend today’s Escambia County’s Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting to speak out for their recommendations for criminal…

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Posted in State & National News

Gaetz tries to tackle NFL

Rep. Matt Gaetz has a plan to help President Donald Trump punish NFL that allow their players to protest during the singing of the National…

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Posted in Business Escambia County Pensacola Politics

Three takeaways for CivicCon morning session

Over 80 city, county, state and community leaders this morning listened to Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, talk about how to make…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola

Hawkshaw Lagoon: The forgotten national monument of Pensacola

By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Clark Thompson remembers stopping across from the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Pensacola to watch the Red-winged Blackbird with a distinctive…

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Posted in Pensacola

Myers praised for Burgess Road effort

Pensacola Councilwoman Sherri Myers last week received praise from the citizens and her fellow council members for her efforts to fund sidewalk and drainage improvements…

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Posted in Business

Pensacola resident offers facts on ECUA tank debate

Last week, PNJ reporter Jim Little covered the Pensacola City Council special meeting regarding the construction of sewage storage tanks on North Palafox by the…

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Posted in Business Pensacola

Pensacola International Airport prepares for 2035

By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY The Pensacola International Airport has begun preparing for increased use projected there by 2035. Among the main projects to handle a…

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Posted in Business Pensacola Politics

Mayor Hayward: No More on Pitts Slip lawsuit

Here is the official statement from Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward regarding the decision handed down by the Florida Supreme Court that the justices would not…

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Posted in Escambia County Pensacola Politics State & National News

Don Gaetz suggests Community Code of Ethics

Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz discussed ethics in government with community leaders today during an Advocacy Lunch & Learn sponsored by the Studer Community…

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Posted in Pensacola

Pensacola mayor runs out of options on Pitts Slip lawsuit

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward lost again on the Pitts Slip lawsuit. The Florida Supreme Court refused to entertain his motion for the court to hear…

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Posted in Escambia County

Gaetz, Robinson: Fee simple is simple

The fee simple title on Pensacola Beach isn’t as diabolical and evil as some want the public and Sen. Bill Nelson to believe, according to…

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Posted in Escambia County State & National News

Gaetz: Speaker Ryan ‘smartest member of Congress’ [podcast]

Despite pressure from the right wing for Paul Ryan’s ouster, Congressman Matt Gaetz told Inweekly that he supports the Speaker of the House. “Paul Ryan…

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