Sen. Don Gaetz’s proposal that allows retailers to round up or down to the nearest nickel in some cash transactions as minting new pennies has been halted is headed to Gov. Ron…
What’s the Ante for Reeves’ Seat for Bay Center Poker?
Armed with a new study calling for a convention center, Mayor D.C. Reeves wants to have a say in the renovations and expansion of the county-owned Pensacola Bay Center. Any additions—an indoor…
Presser Notes: Waverly RIP; Downtown Grocery
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed a wide range of topics at his Tuesday morning press conference, from a local American Idol contestant to the city’s first permanently affordable home closing, but what…
Jolly Eyes Governor’s Mansion: “If the Election Were Tonight, We Might Win”
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly stopped by Inweekly’s office to lay out his case for why he’s the Democrat best positioned to flip Florida’s governorship. Background: Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May is…
Survey Backs Convention Center, Demographics Questionable
Nearly 2,000 Pensacola residents weighed in on the future of the 6.86-acre parking lot adjacent to the Pensacola Bay Center, and the message was clear: build a convention center. Background: The City…
Florida Reins In E-Bikes, Pensacola Gets More Control
A bill that would put new rules on electric bicycle riders across Florida is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis after passing both chambers of the Legislature without a single dissenting vote. Senate…
BCC Drama: Kohler apologizes and explains, while Hofberger defends
Commissioner Mike Kohler used his commissioner comments at the March 5 Escambia Board of County Commissioners meeting to publicly address his widely reported conflict with State Representative Michelle Salzman—offering both an apology…
“All I Want- Construction Edition” Has Begun
The “All I Want” Downtown Construction Giveaway started Sunday, March 8 and runs through May 24! This promotion encourages customers to shop, dine, and support downtown businesses during the New Palafox construction…
“Six: Teen Edition:” It’s worth losing your head over
By Sena Maddison I recently laughed over a Threads post, “For a guy that spent his entire life trying to have a son, it seems ironic that Henry the VIII is really…
Florida Budget Stalemate: Five Key Issues Divide House and Senate
Florida lawmakers are deadlocked over the state budget, and the 60-day legislative session ending Friday will need to be extended. House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton are $1.4 billion…
Championship Monday: Palmer Says Sun Belt Officials “Thrilled” With Pensacola’s Tournament
Championship Monday has arrived at the Pensacola Bay Center, and if you haven’t been paying attention to the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament this weekend, you’ve been missing out. Pensacola Sports CEO…
Baptist: 50 Concerned Citizens Show Up at Fricker Center
Josh Wallace, senior project manager for Jacobs Engineering, whom the City hired as its owner representative, led the presentation, updating the crowd on the demolition proceedings. The demolition project has begun with…
Joe Scarborough for President in 2028?
This weekend, a Temple University journalism professor made the case for The Hill that the Democratic Party’s best hope for the White House in 2028 isn’t a sitting governor, a progressive firebrand,…
Sun Belt’s Friday Fireworks: Is South Alabama a Team of Dynasty
Pensacola’s Bay Center hosted drama on all four sides of the bracket Friday as upsets, buzzer-beating heroics, and a historic three-point barrage made for one of the most memorable days of tournament…
Five Flags Speedway Roars Back with Two-Day Opening Weekend
Race fans on the Gulf Coast, your wait is officially over. Five Flags Speedway — home of the legendary Snowball Derby — fires up its 2026 season with a massive doubleheader weekend…
Underdogs Shine as Sun Belt Tournament Takes Over Pensacola
The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament at Pensacola Bay Center is delivering exactly the kind of drama fans come for — and Friday’s military appreciation day promises even more. I talked this…
Downtown Pensacola Fights Back: Wine Madness, Shop Hops, and Gift Cards During Palafox Construction
The New Palafox construction project hasn’t stopped the Downtown Improvement Board from finding creative ways to keep shoppers, diners, and wine lovers coming back to the heart of Pensacola. DIB Executive Director…
Moreno’s Library Pick Approved 4-1
Last night, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners approved, 4-1, County Administrator Wes Moreno’s selection of Christal Bell-Rivera as the county’s library services director, over the West Florida Board of Governance’s recommendation…
Federal Judge’s Son Calls Out Cronyism in County Government
Joe Vinson, husband of Bradley Vinson and son of the late Federal Judge Roger Vinson, has shared with Inweekly the statement he plans to read tonight at the Board of County Commissioners…
Hofberger Seeks to Censure Kohler
Escambia County commissioners have been told that their chair, Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, plans to move to censure Commissioner Mike Kohler. It’s uncertain whether she will get a second or have the majority…
