Gulf Power supports National Flight Academy’s STEM Saturdays
Gulf Power has stepped up to help fund the National Flight Academy’s May and June STEM Saturdays programs—an introductory science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)…
It is official: John Sunday demolition stayed, ARB seeks assistance from Pensacola City Attorney
Elizabeth Schrey received late yesterday a copy of the letter sent by Bill Weeks, who heads the City’s Inspection Services, to contractor Greg English. The…
Florida SBDC Network presented ‘E’ award for export service
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker yesterday presented the Florida SBDC Network, which is headquartered at the University of West Florida, with the President’s “E”…
Pinellas County School Board votes unanimously to close NEP charter schools
The Pinellas County School Board today voted unanimously to terminate the charter contracts for three more schools run by Newpoint Education Partners. Tampa Bay Times…
Appeal filed, demolition of Sunday house stayed
Congressional candidate Elizabeth Schrey has filed an appeal of the City of Pensacola’s decision to issue a demolition permit for a house once owned by…
IHMC designated Bronze-level Bike-Friendly Workplace
IHMC is officially a bike-friendly work place. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized IHMC as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM). IHMC joins…
Sarasota launches innovative approach to mental illness and criminal justice
Last night, the Sarasota City Commission voted to help fund a pilot program, Comprehensive Treatment Court, that aims to divert low-level, non-violent offenders with mental…
Newpoint survivors deal with charter school closures
The students of the three Newpoint Education Partners’ charter schools that were shut down last year have begun calling themselves “Newpoint Survivors.” The photo attached…
Students name Park Service ferries, Turtle Runner and Pelican Perch
Officials at Gulf Islands National Seashore have announced “Turtle Runner”, submitted by Ms. Bradley’s class at Brentwood Elementary School and “Pelican Perch”, submitted by Ms….
Pensacola Mayor Hayward offers few explanations for firing chiefs, twice refuses Inweekly requests
Yesterday, new evidence came to light that brought into question the independence of Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle, whose investigation of Pensacola Fire…
Buzz: City Hall reverses decision on John Sunday house, demolition imminent
On Friday, the mayor’s office reversed its decision regarding a home once owned by John Sunday. The new city attorney opinion is that the Architectural…
Pensacola Speaks: Business ethics, Gallery Night 2.0
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” today, I will open the show with Dr. Ed Ranelli, professor and dean emeritus for the UWF College…
Independence of Pensacola fire chiefs investigation questioned
New documents published by former Pensacola Councilwoman Maren Deweese have cast doubts about the independence of Beggs & Lane attorney Russell Van Sickle’s investigation of…
Eagle Forum PAC endorses Dosev for Congress
Eagle Forum PAC, a conservative public policy organization founded by national conservative leader Phyllis Schlafly, has endorsed Pensacola businessman and first-time candidate Cris Dosev for…
North Port, Fla. also has few performance evaluations
The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports that North Port’s assistant city manager, police chief, fire chief, economic development coordinator and five of its department directors have…
In Pinellas County, records show Newpoint followed similar pattern of cost inflation
The Tampa Bay Times reports that one of Newpoint Education Partners’ St. Petersburg charter schools paid $4,300 to equip a classroom with a teacher’s desk,…
Bar owner wants to bring back Gallery nights in October
Greg Urban, owner of Wild Greg’s Saloon, has a plan to bring back Gallery Nights to downtown Pensacola after the Downtown Improvement Board ends its…
Boyd Forum: Citizens admonish empty chairs of MIA Pensacola mayor and administrator
Several citizens appeared the Boyd Forum held at the beginning of the Pensacola City Council on Thursday, May 12. Many wore red bands on their…
Pensacola City Hall adds more files to ‘Transparent’ page on fire chiefs
On Tuesday, May 10, when the mayor’s office published the mayor’s decision to terminate Pensacola Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover,…
State Weekly Roundup: Waiting to inhale
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With all due respect to Kermit the Frog, it’s getting easier to be green in Florida. With…
