The candidates have filed their finance reports through July 20. Here is how they’ve spent their moneys over the past month: DISTRICT 2 McMillan, Alan Date Contributor LName First Name Amount Contributor…
No knockouts in mayoral debate
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY… Soon-to-be ex Mayor Ashton Hayward paraded around Pensacola Little Theatre glad-handing his supporters. Then, bless his heart, he sat in the middle of the front row where all…
League of Women Voter offers nonpartisan online voter education tool
The League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area announces the launch of its new nonpartisan online voter education tool www.VOTE411.org on Tuesday, July 31. VOTE411.org is a “one-stop-shopâ€, providing simple…
Poll: McMillan extends lead in D2 race
Alan McMillan has extended his lead against incumbent Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill, according to the poll conducted last week of 452 likely Republican District 2 voters. McMillan garnered 46 percent to…
Governor Mike Huckabee endorses Gaetz
From Matt Gaetz campaign: Pensacola, FL — Today, former Governor and presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Governor Mike Huckabee…
District 4 Commission race still toss up
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 420 likely GOP District 4 Escambia County voters, the county commissioner race is still too close to call with Robert Bender having 16.2% followed closely…
Perkins leads in ECUA D4 race
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 420 likely republican district 4 Escambia County voters, ECUA board member Dales Perkins holds a strong lead to keep his seat with 41.2 percent of…
IMS ExpertServices ranks #12 in Top 100 Best Companies List
IMS ExpertServices was recently named to the prestigious Best Companies To Work For in Florida rankings in the mid-sized employer category, defined as establishments with 50 to 249 employees. In its inaugural…
Putnam pushes vocational training in public schools
Florida Agriculture Commissioner and GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam made a campaign stop at Scenic 90 Café last Friday. A recent Mason-Dixon poll showed Congressman Ron DeSantis, who has President Trump’s endorsement,…
For second time, judge rules against school district’s unfair bid practices
For the second time, a judge has declared the bid practices of the Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the Escambia County School District unfair and ordered the district to rebid a contract. The…
SOE extends hours for last day of voter registration
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office will hold extended hours on Monday, July 30, to allow voters to register or change their party affiliation before the book closing deadline for the…
‘March for Our Lives’ events today
As part of the ‘Road to Change’ tour, student leaders from March For Our Lives will visit Pensacola today. This will be the group’s last stop in the state to complete its…
Levin Center for IHMC Research wins People’s Choice award
Residents in Northwest Florida and the world-wide public at large voted online for their favorite buildings in the fifth annual People’s Choice Competition, launched on June 20 by the Florida Association of…
NRA endorses Gaetz
From Matt Gaetz campaign: Pensacola, FL – The National Rifle Association (NRA) today endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Rifle Association is the…
UWF Band launched
This fall, fans can enjoy a more traditional atmosphere at University of West Florida football games with the addition of the inaugural Argo Athletic Band. The band will play in the stands…
More endorsements
Philip Levine rolls out more local endorsements for his bid to win the Democratic nomination for governor: State Rep.-Elect Joe Casello, House District 90, Palm Beach; Mayor Daniel Dietch, Surfside; Council Member…
UWF names new police chief
The University of West Florida has announced the Marc L. Cossich as the University’s new chief of police. He joins UWF with nearly 35 years of experience overseeing police administration in higher…
Buchanan wants Pensacola to be solar capital of the Gulf Coast
From Drew Buchanan campaign: Buchanan announces plan to make Pensacola the solar capital of the Gulf Coast Pensacola mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan on Thursday announced that as mayor, he will work with…
Over 33,000 absentee ballots have been mailed to Escambia voters
Absentee ballots are available upon request, Supervisor of Elections David Stafford told Inweekly yesterday. Over 33,000 absentee ballots have been sent out as of Tuesday, July 24. “They go out in two…
Appeals court weighs restoration of felons’ rights
By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida… ATLANTA — Yraida Guanipa, a Miami consultant, stood outside the federal appeals court Wednesday morning in downtown Atlanta dressed in a bright orange scarf…