Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler faces backlash after his political battle with state Rep. Michelle Salzman over funding to improve the entrance to NAS Pensacola led to a now-deleted Facebook comment on…
Uthmeier Trolls Admit Attacking Andrade
Yesterday, I broke the news that Jae Williams, Attorney General James Uthmeier’s press secretary, sent an email to pro-life groups around the state, trying urging them protest Pensacola lawmaker Alex Andrade’s Health…
AG Uthmeier’s Press Secretary Tries to Sabotage Andrade’s Committee Hearing
State Rep. Alex Andrade has shared communications from Jae Williams, a member of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s administration, sent to pro-life groups around the state, trying to fire them up to protest…
Property Tax Amendment: Pensacola Loses $8.9 million
Update: The property tax proposal that actually passed late last week doesn’t phase out the exemption. It goes into effect immediately on Jan. 1, 2027, so the hit for the City of…
Concerned Argos Object to Trustees Smith and Kissel
University of West Florida trustees Zack Smith and Adam Kissel have confirmation hearings this week. They appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee of Higher Education at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25….
Pensacola Sports Hall of Fame Could Get a Building
Two weeks ago, I reported Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease with an option to purchase — the…
Emily Ley “Thrilled, Relieved” about Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, struck down most of President Trump’s recent “global” tariffs, holding that he exceeded his statutory authority by using emergency powers to impose them….
Exclusive: Hard Rock Hotel, 325 Residences, and a Public Plaza Headline Ambitious Maritime Park Redevelopment
Inspire Communities of Florida and Corporate Contractors Inc. reveal details of a transformative two-phase project that promises to reshape Pensacola’s waterfront downtown. What Is Lot 5 — and Why Does It Matter?…
Florida House Passes Budget, Tax Relief Measures
The Florida House today passed HB 5001, a $113.6 billion state budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27. It is $4 billion lower than Governor DeSantis’ proposed budget and $1.3 billion less than…
Escambia County Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program — Deadline is Feb. 27
If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer…
Inweekly Power List Celebrates 19th Anniversary
One Pensacola publication seeks to measure the unmeasurable—publishing an annual roster of the influencers, power brokers and leaders who define our corner of Florida. The Inweekly Power List was born during a…
Bad Day for DeSantis Cabal: AG Grift and MAHA Rejection
Florida AG Uthmeier’s $100,000 Secret Side Gig at UF The Tampa Bay Times reports that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been quietly collecting a $100,000-a-year teaching stipend from the University of…
Kites on the Coast Returns to Pensacola Beach for Fifth Year
If you’re looking for a perfect late-winter weekend outing, look no further than Casino Beach. The Council on Aging of West Florida is bringing back its beloved Kites on the Coast festival…
City Extends Bay Center Survey
City Administrator David Stafford announced today that the deadline for the city’s survey on possible upgrades to the county-owned Pensacola Bay Center has been extended to Friday, Feb. 20. Substituting for Pensacola…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments and a stalled scholarship/voucher reform bill he’s…
Andrade Targets Three Issues: Infant Mortality, Hope Florida Loophole, Public Records
State Rep. Alex Andrade is swinging at three major targets this legislative session — and none of them are softballs. In a conversation on (We Don’t) Color On the Dog, Andrade laid…
Anderson Subaru and United Way Team Up to Put New Shoes on Pensacola Kids’ Feet
Local dealership brings national Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties— For too many children in our community, something as basic as a sturdy pair of shoes is…
Final Open House on Land Development Code Update Today
The City of Pensacola will hold its third and final open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, offering the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the second draft of…
UWF President Sets 12 Performance Goals
At last week’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, President Manny Diaz presented his annual goals and objectives as required by his employment agreement. Read Diaz Goals….
Gaetz’s Mid-Session Update: Bills Moving in Senate, Stalled in House
Sen. Don Gaetz reports that while most of his sponsored legislation is sailing through the Senate, a power struggle between House and Senate leadership threatens to kill bills on everything from school…