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, was formally announced Thursday as the running…
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 Florida to offer a a with a…
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 in prize money, including an award for…
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 report was sealed. “All matters contained in…
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 Pensacola City Council for approval next week….
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 second largest MRO complex in North America….
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, located at 401 West Government St, formerly…
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 repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar at the…
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 incumbent edge out well-financed challenger Alan McMillan…
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 programs (or apps) written in any programming…
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 Church – gave Underhill 123-vote margins each….
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 and Craft Beer Weekend November 2-3. The…
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 a grant program for local groups and…
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 at 92 cents per vote. County Commission…
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 wireless investment and innovation in Pensacola. The…
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 (21 percent) and David Mayo (20 percent)….
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 was reported by staff in the building….
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 in the 2010 primary when all three…
Local races vs. Inweekly polls
The biggest surprises were: Mike Hill edging out Rebekah Bydlak in the GOP primary for House District 1. Incumbent Doug Underhill surging in August to defeat challenger Alan McMillan in the GOP…
Statewide races vs. Inweekly polls
In governor’s race, the Inweekly/Political Matrix poll predicted the margin of victory for Congressman Ron DeSantis over Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam – 20 percent. The Democratic primary had Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum…