Friday morning, United Way of Escambia County celebrated the contributions of 2,660 volunteers whose gifts of time totaled $704,000. At this inaugural event, Andrea Krieger, United Way’s President and CEO, welcomed volunteers…
Ten Big Issues of 2017 Legislative Session
How much of the heavy lifting got done…. By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida lawmakers gather today at the Capitol to pass a new state budget. But for the…
Medical marijuana deal goes up in smoke
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Unable to bridge a gap over how many marijuana dispensaries the state should have, Florida lawmakers Friday failed to pass legislation that would have…
Escambia County introduces Youth Employment Program
Applications are now being accepted for the new Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid work experience in various county departments. Qualified youth who are…
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 goal or your company might take its…
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 cadet ends today (Friday, May 5) when…
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 tickets on sale on eventbrite now, only…
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 of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity. The…
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 how she would grade the job performance…
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 confirmed the engagement with Inweekly. During the…
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 with the growth in students for next…
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 status quo – which often calls for…
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 League. UWF guard Moochie Norris (1995–96) was…
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 Brewery, as well as Pensacola Sports, Pensacola…
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 lovers, who chose the date because “May…
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 youth initiatives. ECAT will hold a Youth…
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 1999-2001 as an At-Large council member. She…
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 their final rates, effective July 1, 2017….
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. Lets talk about a hot topic, “Panhandling”….
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, where the 2010 oil spill had the…