Studer: Declaring victory can lead to losing the win [podcast]
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer previewed his upcoming column in the News Journal. The topic is avoiding a declaration of victory in pursuit of…
Pensacola Police Chief retires today
PPD Press Release: A law enforcement career that began 32 years ago when David Alexander III was hired by the Pensacola Police Department as a…
I Love My Girlfriend’s Closet, May 6
Lisa Wilson-Mair, Tia Robbins and The Fashion Squad are holding their first Pop-Up Shop this Saturday at Devillier’s Square, 321 N DeVilliers St. Pre-sale access…
Sen. Nelson in Pensacola today
Sen. Bill Nelson, the top Democrat on the Senate’s subcommittee on cybersecurity, will be in Pensacola today to get a firsthand look at the University…
How would you grade Sean Spicer [podcast]
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I asked Jennifer Palmieri, the communications director with the Obama White House and former deputy press secretary in the Clinton administration…
Joe and Mika engaged
Pensacola native, former Congressman and former partner in our alt-weekly, Joe Scarborough is engaged to his “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski. Longtime friend Collier Merrill…
Educators sound alarm on education funding
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Florida lawmakers are considering a cut in funding per public school student, known as the Basic Student Allocation, by about $25.97…
Pay attention Achieve Escambia: Texas school finds more recesses reduce ADD issues [video]
Eagle Mountain Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas has figured out how to increase concentration for learning. The principal and faculty were willing to buck the…
Former UWF player also drafted for BIG3 Basketball League
Local former NBA star Reggie Evans is not the only player with ta Pensacola connection who was drafted on April 30 by the BIG3 Basketball…
Pensacola featured in May issue of Southwest Magazine
Southwest features the greater Pensacola area in its May 2017 issue. The article highlights Susan Campbell Jewelry, Skopelos at New World Landing and Pensacola Bay…
May the Fourth Be With You deals
May 4 is known as “Star Wars Day”, the unofficial holiday celebrated annually by fans around the world. The tradition was started by Star Wars…
ECAT launches youth initiatives
Summer art contest and free youth pass get young riders involved: Representatives from Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) today announced the launch of their summer…
Former Pensacola Councilwoman publishes a book
Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Debra A.K.Thompson has written a new book, “Enlightenment: Looking Back to Move Forward.” Thompson served on the Pensacola City Council from…
New rates approved for Gulf Power
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rates from the Commission’s previously approved settlement agreement. Customers will be noticed about…
EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless wants your solutions for panhandling, homelessness, May 9
The EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless General Coalition Meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Location: Waterfront Rescue Mission, 348 Herman St. Pensacola, FL….
Broxson delivers on important Triumph amendment [podcast]
This week, the Florida Legislature passed the Triumph Gulf Coast funding bill that finally releases $300 million of the BP settlement funds to Northwest Florida,…
UF Athletic Director speaks to Gator Club, May 8
On Monday, May 8, starting at 5 p.m. in Seville Quarter’s Phineas Phoggs Room, located at 130 E. Government Street, the Northwest Florida Gator Club…
Dr. Saunders’ inauguration speech: ‘Ancora Imparo’
The following is the complete transcript of UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders speech from April 27. She talks about the 50th anniversary of the University…
Wedgewood speaks out for hazard-free neighborhood
Over 60 residents of the Wedgewood and Rolling Hills neighborhood came out for a town hall meeting at the Marie Young Community Center. Sitting in…
Breaking News: Budget deal reached, session extended
Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said Wednesday morning the House and Senate have reached agreement on a budget for the fiscal year that starts July…
