Lawmakers blast agency over marijuana rules
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A joint legislative oversight committee delivered a public shaming to Florida pot czar Christian Bax on Monday,…
Podcast: Fish migrated back into Carpenter’s Creek
On Monday, Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy reported that she had seen hundreds, if not thousands of mullet mixed with bream and bass in Carpenter’s Creek…
Government Street Regional Stormwater Facility at Corinne Jones Park ribbon cutting set for Feb. 17
Mayor Ashton Hayward and District 7 Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn invite the community to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Corinne Jones Park,…
Frank White releases campaign video
State Rep. Frank White (R-Pensacola) is running for Florida Attorney General. This morning, he released this campaign video. He opens with: “I’ve been a consistent,…
Leaders thank Gov. Scott for $1.86 million job training grant
Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects, including $1,860,510 for Pensacola State College’s workforce training…
Breaking news: Pensacola State College included in Job Growth grants
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects across the state. This includes $1,860,510 for Pensacola…
Florida Supreme Court rejects stay of execution for Branch
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected a request for a stay of the Feb. 22 execution of Death Row inmate Eric Scott Branch,…
Gaetz and a ‘funny’ thing that happened on the way to SOTU [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz has been criticized for having Chuck Johnson, an controversial right-wing blogger, as his guest for the State of the Union address. On…
City of Pensacola’s Triumph request for Blount project deemed ineligible
Last week, the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors reviewed 116 pre-applications. At the staff’s recommendation, 24 pre-applications were deemed ineligible. Among the ineligible projects…
GOP Attorney General candidates already battling
By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida LAKE BUENA VISTA — Expect the animosity to grow in Florida’s four-way Republican primary for attorney general….
How much to spend on Valentine’s Day
Wallethub.com has gathered facts on Valentine’s Day spending. The average amount a person spends celebrating the romantic holiday is $143.56. Roughly 45 percent of people…
Murals could be added to outside of Voices of Pensacola building
If the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board approves, the University of West Florida Historic Trust will install a three-panel vinyl mural to the west…
Pensacola ranked No. 111 on list of safest cities in Florida
The National Council for Home Safety and Security today announced its ranking of the Safest Cities in Florida for 2018. The top ten cities…
Studers have no plans to bid on Bruce Beach
Two weeks ago, Inweekly dispelled the rumor that an African-American heritage museum was going to be built at Bruce Beach as part of the fish…
Argos Suit Up, Feb. 25
The University of West Florida Career Services and Student Government Association will partner with JCPenney to host the Argos Suit Up event, part of a…
Female firefighter talks about pattern of harassment and other misconduct in Escambia Fire Rescue
In the documents released by Escambia County is the 223-page transcript of the female firefighter whose complaint led to a multi-faceted investigation of Escambia Fire…
Studer podcast: Fair and Equal
Quint Studer asked the question: Are fair and equal the same thing? People often use these words interchangeably. But talk to a group of employees…
Breaking new: Judge denies stay of execution for Branch
The Office of the State Attorney announced today that Judge Edward Nickinson issued an order that denied Eric Branch’s Application for Stay of Execution and…
Escambia County Job Readiness Workshops begin Feb. 6
Escambia County is sponsoring a series of job readiness workshops beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6, providing job seekers with information and training to enhance their chances…
Killer of UWF student seeks stay of execution
Scheduled to die by lethal injection on Feb. 22, Death Row inmate Eric Scott Branch is asking the Florida Supreme Court for a stay of…
