NRA, Local Governments square off on gun law
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The National Rifle Association and local-government groups are trying to help sway an appeals court…
Be a good elf
Press Release: Before you go crazy on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday, make a plan for Giving Tuesday and fill Santa’s Bookshelf…
The IP & FDEP workaround
International Paper in Cantonment has been unable to secure a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection since 2010. Since that time, the company…
Former deputies arrested
William “Bill†Eddins announced today the arrest of former Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies Lisa Hall and Kelly Hall for crimes of Forgery, Uttering and Official…
Presser Notes: Leading Together and Remnants of the Wall
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson’s post-Thanksgiving presser highlighted a few news items of local concern — including efforts to curb gun violence and the safety-oriented changes…
Proposed budget plan could mean $14.1 million for Escambia teachers
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida lawmakers to approve a $602 million plan that would set a minimum salary of $47,500 for public-school teachers. A budget…
Rollings Landfill owner found in contempt
South Palafox Properties LLC , owner of the  Rolling Hills landfill that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection permanently closed, has been ruled to be…
National Flight Academy Cyber Monday sale
Press release:Â The National Flight Academy (NFA) in Pensacola, Fla., is offering savings beginning Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 6, on specific 2020 Cyber…
Presser notes: Sanitation and Sexism
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson used his weekly press conference leading into the Thanksgiving holidays to announce some changes for the city’s sanitation department, and also…
Alexander appointed to ECUA seat
Press release: Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cedric Alexander to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Cedric L. Alexander Alexander, of Pensacola, is…
Cannada-Wynn elected council president by acclamation
The Pensacola City Council voted to unanimously for District 7 Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn. Both Sherri Myers and Jared Moore withdrew their names. The council wanted…
Milton Quality Baker named best in Florida
Bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods recently announced the winners of its annual Sweetest Bakery in America contest and local favorite Milton Quality Bakery…
PYP membership drive
The Pensacola Young Professionals announced their 2019 membership drive. Annual membership will be available for a discounted rate of $99 through Dec. 5. Annual membership is regularly…
Besser leaves $2 million to UWF
Press release: Throughout their lives, Valmae and Ron Besser were ardent advocates for the University of West Florida, supporters of the arts and committed to…
Seeking Rising Star nominations – deadline today
It’s time to select the next Rising Stars class. We are looking for nominations for the 2020 Rising Stars class, which will be published in late…
Poll: Walker leads Lunsford in ECUA D5 race
In an InWeekly/Political Matrix poll of 533 likely Republican voters living Escambia District 5 voters, we found that Larry Walker has the lead for the…
Judge denies rehearing on heritage oak case
Judge Jeffrey L. Burns of the First Judicial Circuit Court has denied a couple’s motion for a rehearing on their case involving a heritage oak…
Poll: District 1 incumbents lead their races
The 2020 primaries are nine months away. Inweekly hired the Political Matrix to check the temperature of District 1 Republicans. The polling service surveyed 422…
Talking turtles
Turtles are plentiful in the Florida panhandle, and there are folks who still consider them to be a tasty meal. Even protected varieties of turtles,…
McReynolds Switcheroo: How to make money on a charter school
Summary Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy:Â In August 2002, the Escambia County School Board voted to sell its McReynolds school property to the charter school for its…
