The Escambia Children’s Trust sputtered through its February meeting with chair Patty Hightower pushing for the partial board to move on a timetable recommended by Florida Children’s Council and Commissioner Lumon May…
Two Winn-Dixie stores COVID shots
Two Winn-Dixie locations in Escambia County will now offer the COVID-19 vaccine: Winn-Dixie Store No. 498: 1550 S. Hwy. 29, Cantonment, FL 32533 Winn-Dixie Store No. 506: 312 E. Nine Mile Rd.,…
Buzz: Gaetz for Ag Commish persists
After Biden’s inauguration, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) teased the media that the only office statewide office he would consider running for in 2022 was Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner. A month later,…
OLF 8 town hall set for March 2
DPZ Co-Design, the consultant hired to develop a master plan for Outlying Landing Field 8 (OLF-8), has sent out an email to those who have subscribed to its webpage, myolf8.com, that announced…
Mayor: Gun Buyback builds trust
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The city of Pensacola’s gun buyback initiative is as much about building trust as getting guns off the street, Mayor Grover Robinson said Wednesday. “It’s about building trust….
The Cronley Challenge
In our Feb. 25 issue, developer Jim Cronley has a challenge for urban planner DPZ Co-Design. He challenges two statements made by the DPZ team: “Our industrial demand analysis concludes that there…
Brownsville CVS has COVID vaccine
The CVS Pharmacy located 2100 West Cervantes Street is the only CVS pharmacy in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties that is part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ initiative to increase vaccinations in minority…
Trend: Police chief searches are more transparent
The national trend for police chief searches is for them to be open, transparent and with plenty of public input. Jennifer A. Kingson writes in Axios Cities that the choice of a police chief…
Florida Senate moves to the right —and fast
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate has long been considered the saucer that cools the hot tea, a metaphor purportedly coined by George Washington to…
Ortiz Preaches Municipal Gospel
League President Begins Statewide Tour in Pensacola by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Florida League of Cities President Antonio “Tony†Ortiz visited Pensacola Tuesday, kicking off a tour of the state’s municipalities. “It’s my…
What is the new hybrid plan for OLF-8
At the Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Feb. 11, Escambia County Commission Chairman Robert Bender introduced a new compromise that DPZ CoDesign had drawn for Outlying Landing Field 8 (OLF-8). “After…
DeSantis expands vaccines to older teachers and cops
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Marking a significant change in Florida’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said teachers and law enforcement officers ages 50 and…
Presser Notes: Vaccine Disparities, Trust Issues & Guy Harvey
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly The weather Monday was about as pleasant as it gets in February, and Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson had some equally pleasant news to mix into his weekly presser…
More on CVS COVID vaccinations
Update:Â CVS answered our email, “The locations and appointments will become available as we receive supply vaccine. They should be available later this week.” CVS has posted a press release about Gov. Ron…
Bill coming for Gulf Power’s work after Hurricane Sally
Nothing is free, particularly when it comes to utilities. While Gulf Power linemen deserve praise for getting power back on after Hurricane Sally, customers will paying for their work. The good news…
Breaking News: CVS to handle COVID vaccinations
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced yesterday that CVS will begin giving the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida – including Escambia County. No locations in Santa Rosa were mentioned by the governor. His website doesn’t…
Escambia in top three for COVID deaths per capita
Dade County has the most COVID-related deaths, 5314. However, Escambia County is ranked third in deaths per 1,000 population. Â Only three counties are above 1.90 per 1,000 – Marion 2.07, Dade 1.96…
Artel, John Sunday Society celebrate our diversity
By C. Scott Satterwhite Ending this week is a month-long celebration of Pensacola’s multicultural artistic community held at Artel Gallery. The exhibit, “Celebrating Diversity,†comes down this week with a benefit gala…
Ruth Childers passes
The wife of former Senate President and Escambia County Commission Chairman W.D. Childers passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18. Her obituary is the story of Northwest Florida–moving from Kansas to be with…
How to repair, upgrade Blue Wahoo Stadium
According to estimates, the City of Pensacola faces nearly $2 million in repairs and upgrades at Blue Wahoo Stadium  – $1,975,300.  The majority of the capital expenditures – $1,916,500 – are Major League…