Breaking news: UWF may switch to online classes
Inweekly contacted University of West Florida president, Dr. Martha Saunders, about whether the university had any plans to close the campus due to the potential…
County holds closed door meeting on coronavirus
Yesterday afternoon, Escambia County Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County held a joint meeting for “community partners” at the Escambia County…
Rick Scott calls for transparency on coronavirus
The deaths of residents of Lee and Santa Rosa counties due to the coronavirus last Friday were the first two outside of the state of…
Gaetz tests negative for coronavirus
Congressman Matt Gaetz tweeted an hour ago that his COVID-19 test results came back negative, but he will remain in self-quarantine through Thursday afternoon at the…
Certifications of EMS instructors found lacking
Today, the daily newspaper reports the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has completed its investigation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and filed on Feb. 28…
Presser notes: Coronavirus, New Hire
By Jeremy Morrison While the COVID-19 coronavirus dominated Monday’s city press conference, Pensacola City Administrator Keith Wilkins also announced a new hire, some promotions within…
Biden running away with Florida primary
In the latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 898 likely Florida Democrat voters, Joe Biden blows away Bernie Sanders – Â 67.6%-15.4%. Â Biden has seen his support…
Lee County holds presser on coronavirus response. Escambia recycles press releases
Lee County government held a press conference yesterday  to reassure the public that they have plans to contain the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The news conference…
Breaking News: Visit Pensacola CEO candidate turns down job
Pamela Johnson has declined the Visit Pensacola CEO job due to personal/family reasons. Johnson had been recommended for the position after a nationwide search. She…
Operation Clean Sweep starts next month in Montclair area
Escambia County and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hold its first Clean Sweep in the Montclair area in April, according to Clara Long, the county’s…
DeSantis declares Coronavirus State of Emergency
BY Christine Sexton TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday declared a state of emergency that would broaden his powers to respond to the novel…
What is Escambia County Pandemic Influenza Emergency Plan?
On its Coronavirus Flyer, the Escambia County administration listed among its action steps: “The Escambia County Pandemic Influenza Emergency Plan will be followed if needed.”…
