Five-time Grammy Award winner, The Robert Cray Band is set to appear on the Saenger stage on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $79.50, $49.50 and $29.50 (plus applicable service…
Citizen makes public record request confirming City has investigative report on fire chiefs
Inweekly received a copy of this public record request made by Richard Johnson. He asserts that City Administrator Eric Olson told the staff on April 11 and again on April 18 that…
Mayor Hayward denies he has report on Pensacola fire chiefs
On News Radio 1620’s morning show on Wednesday, April 27, Mayor Hayward said that he does not have the Beggs & Lane report: “…I do not. And I did hear some rumors….
Another candidate jumps into race for House District 3
A new candidate has opened a campaign account to try to succeed state Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze who is running for Senate this year, according to the state Division of Elections…
California governor mocks Scott
Florida Gov. Rick Scott likes to travel to states with Democratic governors and try to lure their corporations to the Sunshine State. This year Scott is touting the state’s low minimum wage….
Gulf Islands National Seashore annually contributes $45 million to local economies
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 872,528 visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2015 spent $32,027,699 in communities near the park. That spending supported 541 jobs in the…
Pensacola Speaks: FavorHouse and its White Rose Luncheon
FavorHouse of Northwest Florida will host its annual White Rose Luncheon 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12,at Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center, 913 S. I Street in Pensacola. FavorHouse of Northwest Florida,…
Pensacola Speaks: Help choose logo for Bubba’s Sweet Spot
Bubba’s Sweet Spot is less than three months from opening, and the people of Pensacola can cast their vote for the candy shop’s logo at The Bodacious Family of Shops or online…
Apply for Clay Ford scholarship for minority accounting students
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Certified Public Accounting is encouraging fifth-year minority accounting students statewide to apply for this year’s Clay Ford Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded…
CareerSource Escarosa set for April 29
CareerSource Escarosa has partnered with Pensacola State College to host its annual Spring Job Fair on Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pensacola State College Jean &…
Blues Angel Music- Blues on the Bay Returns this Sunday
The Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series returns to Community Maritime Park this Sunday with the Modern Eldorados. Concerts are held on select Sunday evenings at the Community…
Jill Biden visiting Escambia High on Friday
On Friday, April 29 at 9 a.m., as part of her Joining Forces initiative, Dr. Jill Biden will visit Escambia High School to announce expanded support for allowing children of service members…
West Florida High ranked in top 135 Florida high schools
U.S. News & World report has released its rankings of the best high schools in the nation and in Florida. Six Panhandle high schools received national ranking and made the top 150…
League of Women Voters honors Nichols
At its annual meeting on May 7, The League of Women Voters will honor Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, with its inaugural Making Democracy Work Award. “We want…
Investigation of Pensacola Fire chiefs drags through third month – update
Inweekly has been told that the Beggs & Lane law firm has completed its investigation of Interim Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover. The report has been in…
Evers on Pensacola Speaks today
Last week, State Sen. Greg Evers announced that he is running for Congress. He will be my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s ‘Pensacola Speaks’ at 5:10 p.m. It should be great…
CyberThon funds available for college scholarships
Local high school students pursuing advanced education in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) are now eligible for new funding in the form of AFCEA scholarships. The AFCEA Blue Angels…
City snafu leads to county paying sewer for downtown library
The City of Pensacola’s run of bad timing continued last week. In the same week the community celebrated Earth Day, city officials revealed that the sewage from the downtown public library has…
Pensacola Parks and Rec seeks input on assessment
The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the University of West Florida Sport Management and Public Administration programs are evaluating the city’s park system to better understand how…
Buzz: State Senate race has lots of possibilities
The early leader in the GOP primary to replace Greg Evers in the Florida Senate appears to be Rep. Doug Broxson, who has put together a $100K+ war chest. Rep. Mike Hill…