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Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson” to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who…

Today, I will interview Matthew Clavin, a history professor at the University of Houston, on his new book, “Aiming for Pensacola: Fugitive Slaves on the…

Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he will propose more than $19 million for mental-health and substance-abuse treatment services in his recommended budget for the 2016-2017…

Johnson & Johnson, Eggland’s Best, Party City, Snuggle and McCormick have pulled their advertising from the ABC day-time talk show “The View.” The show’s co-hosts…

Press release: The University of West Florida Alumni Association recently announced its 2015-2016 National Alumni Board of Directors. The Board consists of 11 members: Joel…

New tolls on Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway take effect October 1 Road signage reflecting the new tolls will be changed late September PRIOR to…

We’re hearing that the fence (shown above) could force the cancellation of the UWF football scrimmage planned at the Maritime Park stadium for Oct. 17….

Gov. Scott Walker has called a press conference for 5 p.m. After polling less than half of one-percent in the latest CNN poll, the Wisconsin…

University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense will present her annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2014-15 and its…

Press release: WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will record the eighth season of “StudioAmped”—the televised concert series featuring regional bands and their original music—at…

Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Joy Tsubooka as its community and media relations division manager. As manager, Tsubooka will…

UWF press release: ARGO ALERT: Aggravated Assault on UWF Pensacola campus Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 21, 2015 – An aggravated assault has occurred on the…

According to a new CNN/ORC poll, Carly Fiorina, whom many believed won the second debate, has moved into second place among the crowded field of…

Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council passed an inter-local agreement with the Board of County Commissioners for the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax….

Press release: The University of West Florida Historic Trust announces the addition of pirate and princess themed birthday parties at the Pensacola Children’s Museum. This…

Press release: The hilarious “Broadway’s Next H!T Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building…

Press release: Episcopal Day School of Christ Church Parish (EDS) in Pensacola, FL will commemorate International Peace Day on Monday, September 21 through the creation…

From 2009 to 2011, Inweekly ran a Q&A column on Pensacola’s history called “The Public Record.” Readers sent in their questions, and our researcher would hit the…

The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these links about its partners: Lincoln Inspiration Through the Ages Input Requested for Upcoming School Calendars United Way’s Campaign Kickoff…

Around the state,  ports, aerospace and job creation garnered the attention of Gov. Rick Scott. The Naples and Pensacola areas are within 200 jobs in their…