Burgess Road sidewalks survive second public hearing and final budget vote
Last night, the Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a $226.6-million budget for FY 2018. The budget included $1.6 million for sidewalks and street drainage on…
The growth of Destin-FWB airport continues to outshine Pensacola
The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had another phenomenal month for passenger growth. In August 2017 the airport in Okaloosa County had 41,776 more passengers than…
Budget and master plan for $8.2M Bayview Center released hours before final budget hearing
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s office released the latest budget figures and master plan for $8.2-million Bayview Community Center. The original budget for the project that…
Pensacola mayor runs out of options on Pitts Slip lawsuit
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward lost again on the Pitts Slip lawsuit. The Florida Supreme Court refused to entertain his motion for the court to hear…
Gaetz, Robinson: Fee simple is simple
The fee simple title on Pensacola Beach isn’t as diabolical and evil as some want the public and Sen. Bill Nelson to believe, according to…
The battle over Burgress Road heats up
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Councilwoman Sherri Myers gave more background on last week’s council budget amendment that would allocate $1.6 million for sidewalks and drainage on…
Gaetz: Speaker Ryan ‘smartest member of Congress’ [podcast]
Despite pressure from the right wing for Paul Ryan’s ouster, Congressman Matt Gaetz told Inweekly that he supports the Speaker of the House. “Paul Ryan…
Next up: ECUA emergency storage tank in North Hill area
Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council voted to hold a special meeting regarding the Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s proposed storage tanks on North Palafox Street….
Civic Conversation begins Set. 26
The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. “We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or…
The Pensacola Confederate monument two-step
The Pensacola City Council did not vote to schedule a special meeting on the possible relocation of the Confederate memorial that is on city property….
Grover working on a budget plan
County Commissioner Grover Robinson last week said on “Pensacola Speaks” that he believes the county can give Sheriff David Morgan more money for raises but…
State’s tab for Irma already mounting
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the…
ACLU to City of Pensacola: We told you so
Last night, the Pensacola City Council  voted to repeal an ordinance–sponsored by Mayor Ashton Hayward and Council President Brian Spencer and passed in April–that prohibited…
Podcast: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay names finalists
Meri Asmar, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” their 15 finalists for over a million dollars in grants. Ten…
Studer: How to be a mentee [podcast]
Quint Studer’s column for the News Journal is the first of two regarding mentorship. This week he talks about how to be a mentee. “The…
Blue Wahoos rack up Southern League awards
Pensacola nabs Woman of Excellence Award, Groundskeeper of the Year, Trainer of the Year and Sports Media Award. The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs…
Meanwhile: Seattle officials reach agreement for $600M NBA-ready arena, Shreveport picks up pieces
While Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward tries to figure how to raise $2.5-5 million to rehab the Pensacola Bay Center and cover the half-million dollars of…
‘Memories & Heroics†of Japanese-Americans during World War II’ [podcast]
Lilly Eubanks of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida discussed on “Pensacola Speaks” the organization’s three-part event, “Memories & Heroics†of Japanese-Americans during World War…
Pensacola appears to be the only choice for Pelicans
The City of Pensacola may be the only remaining city interested in hosting the G League team of the New Orleans Pelicans. Shreveport Mayor Ollie…
Studer sends out ‘thank you’ note to Blue Wahoos fans
Dear Season Ticket Holders, Partners and Blue Wahoos fans, Your loyal support to the Blue Wahoos not only helps a team on the field, but…
