When Republicans Fight: DeSantis touts wife for governor

The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday touted the conservative credentials of First Lady Casey DeSantis while raising questions about…

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Andrade wants to expand legal marijuana use

State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) is taking a pragmatic approach to marijuana legislation by sponsoring House Bill 555. His motivation stems from the clear message…

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Daily Outtakes: Economic Impact of Chappie James construction minimal

Escambia County and Clerk Pam Childers need to do more research to find where else TDT funds have been used to build an “open-air” museum. We couldn’t find one.

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Parkrun celebrates its 250th event on March 1

Pensacola’s Rec Plex North parkrun will mark two significant milestones on Saturday, March 1, celebrating its 250th event and six years of bringing the community…

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DeSantis looks to find waste in his administration, local governments and higher education

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order creating his version of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Five Escambia Schools named ‘Rising Stars’

In 2012, East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) launched the Exceeding Expectations Project to identify high-poverty schools demonstrating exceptional progress in enhancing student achievement for…

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UWF’s Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed Global Ambassador

The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity as Global Ambassador for the U.S.

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Foiling Week is here

The world-renowned Foiling Week is set to make a splash for the first time in Pensacola, Florida in an exciting expansion following 11 successful editions…

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Hofberger insinuates Moreno unqualified

Hofberger insinuates to PNJ that Wes Moreno is unqualified to be county administrator, but few match his 40 years of experience working for Escambia County.

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Daily Outtakes: Pam’s secret sauce undermines public good

In Escambia County, the powerful have found a new way to derail a deal—lean on Pam Childers. The latest casualty is the Sacred Heart Foundation.

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Top Stories: week ending Feb. 22, 2025

Pensacola was excited to hear that University of West Florida trustee Scott Yenor had been removed from a board, only to later find out it…

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Podcasts: JFK Assassination, Hank Killam, BCC

In this episode of the Pensacola Insider podcast, host Sena Maddison delves into the mysterious death of Hank Killam, a man with potential connections to…

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Inweekly – Feb. 20, 2025 issue

Inweekly aims to tell the story behind the stories in politics, news, arts and entertainment. We serve the governed, not the governors.

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Podcast: Stephanie White on Florida’s adoption challenges

Florida’s adoption system faces unique challenges in connecting children with forever homes, according to attorney Stephanie White. While adoption can be a transformative experience for…

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Podcast: The one about Bob Snow, Seville Quarter and Downtown Pensacola

Scott Mitchell joins us to discuss the legendary Bob Snow, Seville Quarter and downtown Pensacola’s vibrancy. BOB SNOW “Bob Snow was the founder of Seville…

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National Naval Aviation Museum: USS Indianapolis legacy

The National Naval Aviation Museum will honor the legacy of the USS Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 11, with guest speaker Commander Hunter Scott.

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Daily Outtakes: Creative wordsmithing and the clerk’s blessing lead to $1 million gift

At its Thursday meeting, the Escambia County Commission tackled how to give a local nonprofit $1 million to complete the proposed General Daniel “Chappie” James…

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A Taste of the Bayou: WSRE PBS Wine & Food Classic returns with NOLA flair

WSRE PBS presents its annual Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, March 29, at Pensacola State College. This year’s event, “Ça C’est Bon,” has New Orleans food and music.

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Hofberger fails to get administrator’s contract on the 3/6 agenda

The Escambia County Commission engaged in a lengthy discussion Thursday morning about how to approach the upcoming contract review for County Administrator Wes Moreno, with…

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Appointed superintendent may back on the ballot in 2026

On Tuesday, the Escambia County School Board approved by a 3-2 vote a resolution to put a referendum on the August 2026 midterm primary election,…

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