FRS faces massive wave of DROP enrollees
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Despite a topsy-turvy year in the world financial markets, Florida’s $142 billion pension fund managed to show…
Achieve Escambia: ask teachers what works
In my Outtakes column for Aug. 4, I recommend that Achieve Escambia survey the teachers of the Escambia County School District to find out what…
City of Pensacola has new ‘Sunshine Center’ coordinator
Inweekly has been told that Maxwell Branham is no longer the Public Records Coordinator of the City of Pensacola. Branham was hired in June 2015…
Podcast: Broxson picks up another endorsement and defends record
State Rep. Doug Broxson picked up the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association that represents nearly 21,000 corporate…
2016 Pensacola Seafood Festival set to begin Sept. 30
Fiesta of Five Flags today announced the 2016 Pensacola Seafood Festival entertainment lineup. Smithfield, one of the country music scene’s newest additions, will be kicking…
Podcast: Abraham Lincoln as a father
Pensacola historian Alan Manning discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” his book “Father Lincoln.” He discussed a human side of Abraham Lincoln that has previously been…
City refuses to release pension information
Inweekly requested last week information on the City of Pensacola employees who have retired and later rehired – process known as “double-dipping.” The employee enters…
Chromebook: valuable resource, not a silver bullet
The PNJ reports that the Escambia County School District will have Chromebooks in the hands of all its students, grades 3-12, by Dec. 31. Chromebooks…
Pensacola Speaks: local author Alan Manning
During the first half hour, Alan Manning will discuss his acclaimed book “Father Lincoln: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys – Robert,…
The Hiding Place musical coming to Pensacola, Sept 2-4
Writer & Director Stephen Joseph Burke will once again present his original theatrical musical production “The Hiding Place: Life of Corrie Ten Boom” at the…
Dosev and Gaetz squared off at the debate [podcast]
The latest GOP Congressional debate to decide who will replace Rep. Jeff Miller had plenty of fireworks Saturday night at Milton High School. Businessman and…
Local gamer and son complete Pokemon Go quest
After hundreds of hours, and more than 114 miles of walking in efforts to collect the addictive Pokemon, Pensacola resident Jonathan Bryant is confirmed to…
Broxson leads Hill in fundraising for Senate race
The News Service of Florida reports that State Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, has loaned $50,000 to his campaign as he tangles with Rep. Mike…
Argos ready to suit up for first football season [podcast]
The University of West Florida plays its first football game on Sept. 3 in Naples, Fla. against Ave Maria University. Dr. Judy Bense, UWF president,…
Perdido Key Rotary helps Jane’s Closet
Perdido Key Rotary is a small but mighty group of individuals with a passion for serving their community and finding new ways to make an…
Pensacola airport fares vs. Florida and Gulf Coast airports
The Pensacola International Airport ranks 15th among Florida’s 20 airports when it comes to average airfares, according to FAA report for the first quarter of…
GOP Congressional Debate tonight at Milton High, 6:30 pm
I will be a panelist tonight for the third GOP Congressional Debate that will be held at Milton High School at 6:30 p.m. News Talk…
Escambia Co. Democrats host a Candidate Meet & Greet, Aug. 15
All Democrats are invited to attend a Candidates Meet & Greet Democratic Fundraiser. Local Democratic candidates will be the special guests of the Escambia County…
SETSCO announces classes starting in August
Rosters are filling at the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company for this fall’s menu of Shakespeare-related classes. In addition to acting, the conservatory offers courses in…
Pensacola CAN meets Aug. 4
Pensacola CAN, a new nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, is seeking ideas for projects to improve the community. The organization plans to offer financial and management support…
