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Republicans only half of the votes cast in Escambia County

Posted on November 6, 2018

According to the Supervisor of Elections office, only 60,333 Republicans have cast votes in this election, slightly better than half. Democrats and NPV make up 48.7 percent, and other parties have cast…

Over 7,600 votes cast today inside city of Pensacola

Posted on November 6, 2018

The three heaviest voting city precincts are #107 Grace Lutheran 716 votes,  #98 Macedonia Baptist Church 620 votes and #46  Trinity Presbyterian Church 612 votes.  District 4 has cast the most votes…

Voter turnout close to exceeding previous mid-terms in Escambia County

Posted on November 6, 2018

The Supervisor of Elections office reports 29,249 votes have been cast today. Couple the total with the 34,054 that voted by mail and 39,052 early vote, plus 82 provisional, a total of…

Inweekly exit poll

Posted on November 6, 2018

Let us know how you voted in the U.S. Senate and Governor’s races. You can only submit one form per IP address. We will post results after the polls close tonight.

Five questions that will be answered today

Posted on November 6, 2018

1. Who has the most enthusiasm and momentum in the governor’s race? Gillum or Trump? Ron DeSantis has turned out to be a nothing burger, with the charisma of a hard-boiled egg….

Poll: Appointed superintendent appears headed to defeat

Posted on November 5, 2018

If these polls hold, it looks as though we will still be voting for the Superintendent of Schools here in Escambia County. According to a new Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 466 100-percent…

Over 15K votes in Commission D2 race

Posted on November 5, 2018

Over 15,400 votes have been cast by County Commission District 2 voters as of Saturday.  Only 6,317 people voted in the GOP primary that matched Commissioner Doug Underhill vs. a well-funded challenger…

Over 16K city voters have cast ballots

Posted on November 5, 2018

The City of Pensacola could set a record for turnout in a mid-term election.  According to the Supervisor of Elections’ spreadsheet of early and mail-in votes by precinct, 16,305 votes have been…

Poll: Robinson widens lead over Spencer

Posted on November 5, 2018

Inweekly polled likely city of Pensacola voters at the end of last week.  According to the Political Matrix poll of 457 likely voters, Grover Robinson has a 10-point lead over Brian Spencer…

Election day tips for Escambia voters

Posted on November 5, 2018

Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds Escambia County voters of some easy tips to prepare for Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: For reliable election information, use trusted sources. Check EscambiaVotes.com, our…

Let the good times roll inTrump Country

Posted on November 5, 2018

By Jeremy Morrison INWEEKLY– No one had to twist President Donald Trump’s arm about coming to Pensacola. According to Northwest Florida congressman Rep. Matt Gaetz, when he approached the president about campaigning…

Poll: Trotter leads Underhill by 10 points

Posted on November 2, 2018

According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 443 likely Escambia County Commission District 2 voters, Democrat Scott Trotter is picking up steam in his race to unseat Commissioner Doug Underhill. Political newcomer…

Inweekly polls: Nelson, DeSantis have leads

Posted on November 1, 2018

The top of the ballot state-wide races is close. There is no doubt about that. And with all of the electioneering and slinging of truths and falsehoods, the snapshot we have is…

Bruce Beach ribbon cutting on Saturday

Posted on October 31, 2018

Press Release: Mayor Ashton Hayward would like to invite the community to join him for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruce Beach, 601 W Main St, on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 9…

Escambia County School District loses high school students at an alarming rate

Posted on October 31, 2018

Nearly half of Escambia County’s public elementary and middle are among the lowest performing in Florida. Accordingly, parents with the means have figured how to get a good education for that children…

Did Global Learning Academy set back inner-city education?

Posted on October 31, 2018

Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas closed three inner-city schools and put the students in the $17-million, mega-elementary school, Global Learning Academy, which is located in the shadow of the District administration…

Miramar woman files ethics complaint against Gillum

Posted on October 30, 2018

Suzanne C. Harris of Miramar in Walton County, Fla. yesterday filed an ethics complaint against Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor. The complaint was notarized by Patricia Gachanja of…

Malcolm Thomas’ failing Vision 2020

Posted on October 30, 2018

In August 2015 as the new school year was about to begin and the election was a year away, School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas announced his “bold initiative:” Vision 2020. He said he…

Florida PSC reduces Gulf Power’s customer bills

Posted on October 30, 2018

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today ordered Gulf Power Company to pass additional savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to its customers. The Commission approved an additional…

Chamber supports appointed superintendent

Posted on October 30, 2018

Viewpoint: Appointed Superintendent Provides Opportunity to Move Escambia County Forward By Stephen R. Moorhead, chairman of the Greater Pensacola Chamber board of directors During this election, voters in Escambia County have a…

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