BY Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — Delivering a harsh rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, an appeals court on Wednesday upheld a federal judge’s decision that the state cannot bar voting by felons who…
Mike Hill upset
State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point) is upset that he isn’t getting credit for naming the new Pensacola Bay Bridge for General “Chappie” James. Hill sponsored a House bill on the topic,…
Diving into a Watershed Management Plan
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Looking over the three-dimensional model with tiny flags planted on it, the little girl had a question. “What is this?†she asked. “This is the watershed,†explained Gena…
More on Bayview Park Cross ruling
After Inweekly broke the news that 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled the 34-foot cross at Bayview Park can remain on public land, the city issued the following press release…
DeSantis hands out cash
Gov. Ron DeSantis handed out cash today. At 10 a.m., Gov. DeSantis announced $4.8 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Pensacola airport that completes the funding needed for a ST Engineering expansion…
DeSantis backs compensation for NAS Pensacola victims
Gov. Ron DeSantis said compensation could be coming from Saudi Arabia for families of victims of a December shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. But due to diplomatic necessities, there might not…
Breaking news: City wins Bayview Park Cross appeal
On remand from the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that the Pensacola Bayview Cross “does not offend the Constitution…the cross’s presence on city property does not violate…
Hearing set for Santa Rosa toll bridge
A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing next week on a request that he order the Florida Department of Transportation to increase tolls on a financially troubled Panhandle bridge. Circuit…
Buzz: Drug dealers set bounties
Sources have shared that a new frightening wrinkle has developed in the escalating gun violence in Pensacola and Escambia County. Drug dealers have begun to place bounties on their enemies, some as…
Gov. DeSantis in town today
During Rick Scott’s tenure as governor, we got accustomed to him making regular visits to Pensacola–ST Aerospace ground-breaking, floods, ice storms, new Pensacola Bay Bridge, fish hatchery, etc. Â Community leaders have wondered…
State, doctors tangle over pot complaints
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — State health officials have filed complaints against two medical-marijuana doctors based on information obtained by undercover investigators posing as patients, in what one physician’s lawyers described as a…
Seeking ideas, memories of Carpenter Creek, Bayou Texar
The Restore the Watershed project team wants to hear your memories, ideas and suggestions for Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar  6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, Booker T. Washington High School Auditorium, 6000…
Finding a school superintendent should not be difficult
The Nashville Public School system is conducting national search for a superintendent of schools with the help of the Tennessee School Boards Association. The application process closed on Friday, Feb. 14. The…
State Rep. Hill : 2020 Legislative record 0-7
Of the seven bills proposed by State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point), only one made it out of a subcommittee. HB 21-to name the new Pensacola Bay bridge after “Chappie James”- did…
Weekly Roundup
By Ana Ceballos Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics TALLAHASSEE — On Valentine’s Day two years ago, tragedy struck Parkland, Florida and the nation. A former student…
Baptist building bonds issued
Press release: Baptist Health Care achieved another milestone in the journey to build the community’s new full-scale health campus that will be located at the intersection of Brent Lane and I-110. The…
Cyberattack on city was predictable
After experiencing a cyberattack on Dec. 7, 2019 that impacted the City of Pensacola’s network, the city engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP to assess the incident and provide observations and recommendations to…
Gulf Power Company Employees Credit Union to merge with FSUCU
The board of the Gulf Power Company Employees Credit Union voted to merge into Tallahassee-based Florida State University Credit Union. The merger is still subject to regulatory approval, which is expected by…
SRIA reopens parade to krewes
SRIA has agreed to reopen Mardi Gras parade discussion: Hello Mike, Its been a long time since we’ve corresponded and it’s great to hear from you again. Your suggestion to re-open this…
Andrade gets General ‘Chappie’ James Memorial Bridge added to House bill
State Rep. Alex Andrade was successful in getting the new Pensacola Bay Bridge to be named after Pensacola hero General “Chappie” James. He got the State Affairs Committee chairman and the bill…