On Monday, Drew Buchanan, who is running for mayor, announced his plans for downtown parking. The current mayor has had a plan for downtown parking on his desk for two years. Mayor…
Buchanan offers downtown parking solution
From Drew Buchanan campaign: Pensacola mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan on Monday announced that as mayor, he will work with the city council to make street parking in downtown Pensacola free. “Downtown parking…
Students fight for early voting on campuses
By Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY… Six University of Florida students, backed by the League of Women Voters of Florida and The Andrew Goodman Foundation, have filed a lawsuit against the current interpretation of…
Previous Medical Examiner had a problem, too
While she is waiting to hear if Gov. Rick Scott will reappoint her, District One Medical Dr. Andrea Minyard is dealing with an audit that resulted in several allegations of misallocations of…
Bruce Beach clean-up planned for July 18
From Ann Hill for City Council District 6 Campaign” DETAILS: Ann Hill, candidate for City Council, is partnering with Keep Pensacola Beautiful, The Tanyard Neighborhood Association, Dr. Gloria Horning, Dan Lindemann and…
Jim Paul was a better superintendent than Malcolm Thomas
In his last full year in office (2007-08), School Superintendent Jim Paul had 20 ‘A’ schools. Of his 34 elementary schools, 19 were ‘A’ or ‘B’ schools – 56 percent. Four of…
PenAir will consolidate downtown locations at SCI Tower
Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) announced it will consolidate its existing Palafox and Gregory locations will consolidate into Studer Community Institute Tower in downtown Pensacola by the spring of 2019….
IHMC scientist 2018 recipient of the Young Scientist/Medical Doctor Award
IHMC Research Scientist Dawn Kernagis is the 2018 recipient of the Young Scientist/Medical Doctor Award that is presented annually by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society The award, which was presented at…
Wisteria Tavern to relocate
Wisteria Tavern plans to relocate to a “property with more favorable zoning,” according to Facebook post by owner Terry Abbott. The historic East Hill neighborhood bar will remain open “as long as…
City District 2 Town Hall, July 17
Councilman Sherri Myers is hosting a town hall meeting focused on issues of importance to the residents of Camelot, Dunmire Woods and Creighton Heights communities. As the Pensacola City Council begins budget…
Right to Life group endorses Gaetz
From the Matt Gaetz campaign: The Florida Right to Life Committee yesterday endorsed U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to U.S. House of Representatives. The Florida Right to Life Committee…
Race to Top did not work, Brownsville, Warrington schools continue to fail
In 2011, the Escambia County School District was awarded an $8.3 million Race to the Top grant. The district was one of 35 in the state that received a grant. The funds…
Jefferson Parrish plan completed but not released
by Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY… Last week, Scott Lagueux, director of waterfront planning for Moffatt & Nichol, said at the Port of Pensacola visioning public forums that he believe one of the reasons…
Money flows in GOP Attorney General race
By Jim Turner, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody continues to post six-figure contribution totals, while her opponent in the Republican primary for attorney…
‘City of Grudges’ named 2018 Royal Palm Literary Award semi-finalist
This was a pleasant surprise: Hi Rick, Greetings and congratulations! It is our pleasure and honor to inform you that your entry, City of Grudges, is a semifinalist in the published book-length…
Gulf Breeze mayor endorses Andrade
From Alex Andrade campaign: PENSACOLA, FL— Today, Alex Andrade, who is running to replace Frank White in Florida House District 2, announced his endorsement by Gulf Breeze Mayor, Matt Dannheisser. “Mayor Dannheisser…
Malcolm Thomas in 2008: ‘Let’s put the pressure at the top’
In May 2009, Navy Point Elementary led the district in gains for fourth-grade writing and third-grade math and reading. It was an ‘A’ school. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas told the daily newspaper, “They…
How UWF can improve performance ranking
Last week, the Florida Broad of Education released its Performance Metric Scores for the state universities. The University of West Florida finished tied for third, but last the tie-breaker to Florida State…
PBA endorses Underhill
From Doug Underhill Campaign: Doug Underhill endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Professionals Support Underhill in District 2 Race PENSACOLA-Commissioner Doug Underhill, running for re-election as the Republican candidate for…
Buchanan wants more bike lanes
From Drew Buchanan Campaign: Buchanan announces plan to add 30 miles of bike lanes in three years Pensacola mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan on Saturday unveiled the Thirty Mile Plan, a series of…