“Let’s Get to Work,” the political committee affiliated with Gov. Rick Scott, pulled in $227,525 — including $100,000 from U.S. Sugar — during the first three weeks of June, according to the…
Underhill has questions re: Bay Bridge
Commissioner Doug Underhill has also been trying get answers from the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the plans for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge. In an email to Mary Beth Washnock, the…
Gaetz: Dems are targeting Orlando lawmaker with special session call [podcast]
Last week, State Rep. Matt Gaetz predicted that the Democratic lawmakers would attempt to call a special Florida legislative session on gun control. Yesterday, Democratic lawmakers on submitted 46 letters from House…
Veterans FL Entrepreneurship competition winners: Happy Hour Ice Cream, StarChip, eMarket Places
The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida recently hosted a business plan competition to conclude its inaugural Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, an entrepreneurial training initiative for veterans…
Who is Cris Dosev
For the first time in 15 years, Northwest Florida will have an open Congressional seat. U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller announced in March that he would not seek another term, and the floodgates…
City of Pensacola Architectural Review Board under scrutiny
The City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board has been under scrutiny for the past two months. The City is being sued by developers because the ARB has tabled their request for demolition…
UWF professor weighs in on Brexit [podcast]
Dr. Michelle Davis, chair of the UWF Department of Government, came on “Pensacola Speaks” to discuss Brexit, the name given the movement for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. The…
Ron Paul endorses Bydlak for Congress
Rebekah Bydlak has picked up the endorsement of former presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, who created the liberty movement within the Republican Party. “I am pleased to endorse Rebekah Bydlak…
Democrats force poll on post-Pulse special session
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida Democrats had little trouble rounding up enough members to call for a vote on whether to hold a special session dealing with gun…
Satanic Temple to deliver invocation at Pensacola City Council in July
Inweekly received the following press release. We have confirmed with City Council Executive Don Kraher. He wrote, “David Suhor with the Satanic Temple will be providing the invocation.” —– A representative of…
Todd Wilcox calls out Beruff for refusing to release financial disclosure
Todd Wilcox today released the following statement regarding US Senate candidate Carlos Beruff’s refusal to release the required financial disclosure documents: “Carlos Beruff needs to stop stalling and release his financial disclosure…
Ronald McDonald House Charities Firecracker 5K, Saturday
The annual RMHC Firecracker 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair Race presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram will take place this Saturday, July 2nd at 7:30 a.m. at Seville Quarter in Downtown…
Democratic Candidate and Campaign Training, July 9
All Democrats are invited to participate in a training session sponsored by the Escambia County Democratic Executive Committee. The day-long workshop is an introduction to the tools and strategies needed to run…
Andy Marlette and GOP Congressional field
Last Friday’s GOP Congressional debate lasted two hours. Each of the candidates was given two minutes to close: Rebekah Bydlak: Thank you so much for coming out here tonight. You’ve got a…
Volkswagen to pay more than $570 Million for emissions fraud
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi today announced a settlement requiring Volkswagen to pay more than $570 million for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing…
SCI announces Be the Bulb winners on Thursday
Quint and Rishy Studer will award $50,000 on Thursday to the winners of the Be the Bulb challenge. The Studers announced in January a campaign to give $50,000 for the best ideas…
Escambia County: half of local officials returned without a vote cast
Of Escambia County’s seven constitutional offices, only the sheriff’s, tax collector’s and two county commission races are contested. Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, Property Appraiser Chris Jones, Clerk of Courts Pam Childers…
A quarter of Florida Legislature re-elected without opposition
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Floridians won’t get to cast a ballot for more than one-fourth of the people in charge of making laws and piecing together the state…
Matt Gaetz releases first TV spot, ‘Fight Back’
Today, the Matt Gaetz campaign announced the release of its first 30-second TV commercial, “Fight Back.†“Matt Gaetz is ready to fight back against Washington, and we are excited to show Northwest…
Robbins: Helping high school athletes develop a Game Plan
By Blanton Stagno: Last week, retired NFL player Fred Robbins held his third annual “Game Plan†Three-day Football & Career Development Camp for area high school athletes. Money, glory, screaming fans, girls,…