Bayview Park Cross case may be headed to U.S. Supreme Court
Saying “our hands are tied†by legal precedent, a federal appeals court Friday upheld a ruling that requires the removal of a decades-old Latin cross…
Gillum taps Orlando businessman as running mate
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida — Doubling down on his appeal to progressive voters, Andrew Gillum on Thursday picked former primary rival…
DeSantis picks Nunez as running mate
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida… State Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a Miami Republican who publicly criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign,…
UWF adds cybersecurity degree
The University of West Florida has added a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity this fall, enhancing its nationally designated program, making it the first university in…
Artists sought for regional art show
ArtFields has put out a call for submissions from artists from Florida and eleven other states. More than $140,000 up for is up for grabs…
50 days since grand jury report on ECUA sealed
On July 18, the media was notified that an Escambia County grand jury had completed its investigation of the Emerald Coast Utility Authority. However, the…
Police collective bargaining agreements released
Nearly three months after Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced he had reached agreements to the Police union, he is presenting the tentative agreements to the…
Hayward asks county for $12M today for Project Titan
Yesterday, I wrote about the Project Titan–a $275.5-million project to expand aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul operations at the Pensacola International Airport and create the…
Studers donate 8 acres to county for fieldhouse
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will vote tonight whether to accept Quint and Rishy Studer’s donation of a portion of land, approximately eight acres,…
Mayor asks City Council for $8M for second hangar
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward next week will ask the Pensacola City Council to allocate $8 million of Local Option Sales Tax towards a second maintenance…
Where did Underhill lose the most support
In the 2014 Republican primary, Doug Underhill beat two-term County Commissioner Gene Valentino by earning 62.51 percent of the vote. Four years later, he’s the…
2018 Congressional App Challenge set for Oct. 27
Congressman Matt Gaetz this morning announced the 2018 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer…
Two precincts led Underhill to victory
Commissioner Doug Underhill won re-election by beating Alan McMillan by 212 votes. Two precincts – #3 Myrtle Grove United Methodist and #67 Holy Spirit Catholic…
Hangout Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Weekend Giveaway
Once again, Inweekly has partnered with The Hangout to give one lucky reader and a guest the ultimate fall getaway during their annual Oyster Cook-off…
Visit Pensacola announces 2018-19 Grant Recipients
Pensacola, Fla. – Visit Pensacola is pleased to announce its 2018-19 grant recipients. Twice a year, Visit Pensacola allocates funds from its annual budget to…
Cost per vote
The most efficient winning candidate was Judge Joyce Williams – who spent 88 cents per vote – followed by School Board member Kevin Adams…
Hayward named 5G Wireless Champion
CTIA, the wireless industry association, presented Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward with its 5G Wireless Champion Award. The award honored Mayor Hayward’s leadership in encouraging 5G…
Mayor’s race: Robinson won east side, Powell won west side
Commissioner Grover Robinson won the east side of Pensacola –Districts 1,2,3 and 4– with 41 percent of the vote. He was followed by Brian Spencer…
Corrections office evaucated
The Escambia County Corrections Office Building, located at 2251 Palafox St., was evacuated about 11:30 a.m. after a strong smell thought to be sewer gas…
Local races set records for primary vote totals
Both the County Commission primaries attracted more voters that the previous two primaries. The three School Board races drew 31, 596 votes—8,274 more votes than…
