Gov. Rick Scott on Friday offered a $500 million proposal to address school safety, gun laws and mental-health issues after the mass shooting this month that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman…
What is school hardening?
On Thursday, President Donald Trump said he supports “hardened schools” to avoid a repeat of incidents like the mass shootings at a Parkland, Fla. high school. National Rifle Association executive vice president…
2018 PACE Award honorees named
Last night, Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 58th annual PACE Award recipients. Each year, the PACE Awards are presented to outstanding individuals in the community who have made significant contributions to Greater…
School shooting survivors call for change
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Little more than a week ago, some of the biggest problems students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School faced were math tests…
Parents cry out for better communication in wake of school lockdowns
Parents took to Facebook to express their frustration with the lack of communication from School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the school district regarding the school lockdowns that led to three arrests on…
‘Pensacola Speaks’ 2.0 ends its run
After three years and over 600 shows, I have made the decision to close my run on “Pensacola Speaks.” I thoroughly enjoyed the interviews and connecting with the 1370 WCOA audience, but…
Scott: ‘We have to make changes’ to school safety
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Metal detectors at schools, better coordination between agencies and keeping guns out of the hands of people who are mentally ill were…
Third school lockdown arrest involved a juvenile
A Washington High School student overheard a male classmate say that he was glad the police did not locate his gun during the lockdown. She reported it to the teacher and subsequently…
Arrest reports give more details on school lockdowns
The Pensacola Police Department released the arrest reports for Washington High student Malik Anthony Kameka, age 16, and a former Pensacola High student Trashawn Montreal Powers, age 17. Kameka was caught posting…
Parents still in the dark about lockdowns, rumors filled the info gap
Around noon yesterday, Inweekly began to receive phones calls and texts from parents concerned about lockdowns at Booker T. Washington High School and Workman Middle School. We called Officer Mike Wood, public…
Mental health strategies sought in wake of massacre
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Better integration of data, coordination of care and services and early screening and assessment were among recommendations a panel of mental health…
Escambia School District will not tell parents reason for lockdowns [audio] – transcript added
Booker T. Washington High, Holm Elementary and Workman Middle schools were all on lockdown between about noon and 1 p.m. The principals of Washington and Workman have sent out the same message…
Podcast: Gaetz doubts Russians impacted 2016 presidential election
While he believes the U.S. needs to develop better strategies to deal with the “sophisticated Russia malign influence campaign,” Congressman Matt Gaetz doesn’t believe the illegal tactics outlined in the Mueller indictment…
Podcast: Writing a Southern thriller
In 2016, Pensacola attorney Mike Papantonio introduced Nicholas “Deke” Deketomis in his bestselling thriller “Law and Disorder.” Deketomis is a trial lawyer that has built his reputation on making large corporations pay…
Scott calls for meetings on school safety, mental health
Gov. Rick Scott’s office on Monday said a series of meetings will be held Tuesday in Tallahassee to address school-safety and mental-health issues after a mass shooting last week that killed 17…
Russians targeted Florida voters
On Friday, the Department of Justice announced the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian corporations for conspiring to “defraud the United States by impairing, obstructing, and defeating the lawful functions of…
Sheriff Morgan: ‘Beyond Serious’ on handling campus threats
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and the Escambia County School District have been dealing with a rash of social media threats that mimic the Parkland, Fla. shooting. Two people…
Ransom Middle student turned in ammunition and knives day before arrest
The day before Nikolas Cruz killed 17 high school students and adults in Parkland, Fla, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ransom Middle School student for allegedly bringing a loaded Sterling…
Burgess Road sidewalks sacrificed because paving program over budget
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward doesn’t like to explain or defend his decisions in face-to-face situations, town hall meetings, or anywhere he might have to answer unscripted questions. He’s much more comfortable on…
Studer Podcast: Building a Vibrant Community
Quint Studer discusses Tom Murphy and CivicCon, his new book ‘Building a Vibrant Community,’ and his upcoming column for the News Journal. Tonight, he is hosting a prelaunch for his book  at…