State Sen. Don Gaetz didn’t mince words this morning when asked about the Florida Legislature’s failure to produce a budget on time — calling it a “dysfunctional government” and saying no one…
Breaking: Governor’s Office Pulls Hobbs Reappointment
Escambia County Chief Deputy Andy Hobbs says he learned through back channels that his name was removed from the Florida Senate confirmation list for the Pensacola State District Board of Trustees. Gov….
Children’s Trust Divorce from NWB Just Got Messy
Escambia Children’s Trust Executive Director Lindsey Cannon told the Trust board on Tuesday that she has uncovered evidence suggesting New World Believers (NWB) may have billed both the Children’s Trust and the…
Local Pensacola Classrooms Unveil Cutting-Edge STEM Labs
When students walked through the doors at Sherwood Elementary and Bellview Elementary on Monday morning, they stepped into a different world. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the Escambia County Education Foundation,…
SailGP Sets Ambitious Course for Sailing & Pensacola
When Sir Russell Coutts, co-founder and CEO of SailGP and one of sailing’s most decorated figures, stepped into American Magic’s state-of-the-art facility at the Port of Pensacola today, signaling that Pensacola is…
Airbnb Community Fund Donates $40K to Pensacola Habitat
Airbnb announced a $40,000 donation to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity through the Airbnb Community Fund yesterday, supporting the organization’s work to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Pensacola…
Gaetz’s Penny Pinching Bill Headed to Govenor
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…