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Pensacola police are investigating an overnight shooting on Le Jeune Drive that left bullets lodged in a nearby home. Two male suspects forced their way…

By Lloyd Dunkelberger THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — In a replay of last year, the House on Wednesday attached a major education policy…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued this today: “Due to issues outside of the DEP’s control that prevent  implementation of the Project, this solicitation is hereby canceled. Any bids which have been submitted will not be opened and will be returned upon request by the bidder.”

Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, National Director of Move to Amend, was my guest on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. She has served as a member of the national Leadership…

Saying the measure will prevent the abuse of children, the Florida Senate on today unanimously approved a bill that would ban issuing marriage licenses to…

Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, is back in April. The free concert series features performers for every musical taste…

Escambia County is in the midst of an investigation of harassment of a former female professional firefighter in its Escambia Fire Rescue Department. To date,…

From the Escambia County Public Information: Based on an internal complaint levied in Escambia Fire Rescue, a multifaceted investigation was launched by county leadership that…

Inweekly has obtained the Internal Affairs Report regarding sexual harassment inside Escambia County Fire Rescue. The name of the complainant has been redacted but the…

Escambia County Fire Chief Pat Grace was terminated yesterday.  A sexual harassment investigation is underway within the department – Grace is not a subject in…

In celebration of Black History Month, Pensacola State College will present two short plays: “Harriet” By Kisha Kenyatta and “MLK and Mandela” by Lawrence Gamell…

The buzz from the Escambia County is the Board of County Commissioners may have to settle a sexual harassment claim regarding a female professional firefighter…

Another shooting happened over the weekend – the fifth incident involving guns in Escambia County for the week. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching…

Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam was my guest on “Pensacola Speaks.” Putnam is the Republican frontrunner to replace Gov. Rick Scott. He…

Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS), the industry leader in early detection systems for diabetic eye disease, announced on Thursday the appointment of Chris Belmont as…

NAIOP of NWFL gathered last night to celebrate the biggest deals in commercial real estate and construction along with the industry’s local top performers at…

A small chemical explosion has occurred on the main campus on the University of West Florida in Building 58. Firefighters are on the scene to…

Quint Studer discusses his new book, “Building a Vibrant Community,” that will debut in April and his upcoming PNJ column on the responsibilities of a…

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, claimed this week that he has a whistleblower has uncovered a “secret society” inside…

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo will present “Dedication, Pride and Commitment: Leadership Lessons from Black Hawk…