The U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday that it has opened a civil rights investigation into whether the Pinellas County School District systematically discriminates against black children by denying them access…
Crowne Plaza becomes Grand again, April 15
The Pensacola Grand Hotel will soon end its affiliation with InterContinental Hotels Group as a Crown Plaza hotel. Beginning April 15, the Pensacola Grand Hotel will operate as an independent hotel while…
City of Pensacola award $1.5 million stormwater grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Monday that it will award the City a $1.5 million Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant to complete work related to debris removal and erosion…
Five questions with Congressman Ron DeSantis
Congressman Ron DeSantis stopped by the Inweekly offices yesterday. The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was making a campaign stop and spoke last night at an event at the Crowne Plaza. We…
Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series: Eric Whitacre, Grammy-winning composer and conductor
The Experience UWF Downtown 2015-16 Lecture Series continues with its fourth and final installment of the year on Thursday, April 21. Eric Whitacre, Grammy-winning composer and conductor, will present his lecture, “Creativity…
ReDiscovery Lecture Series: Military Adventures, April 7
Pensacola Heritage Foundation’s ReDiscovery Lecture Series on Thursday, April 7, will feature John Appleyard speaking on the subject of Military Adventures. Pensacola has held some role in every major military campaign in…
Breaking News: Judge approves $20B settlement in BP oil spill
Federal Judge Carl Barbier has granted final approval of the estimated $20 billion settlement over the 2010 BP Deep Horizon oil spill. The settlement covers Clean Water Act penalties ($5.5 billion) and…
Florida Department of Corrections hiring 4,000 officers
Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) plans to hire more than 4,000 correctional officers statewide before July 1, 2017 to fill existing vacancies and account for projected turnover. Secretary Julie Jones said, “Properly…
Not so fast on Florida ban on Planned Parenthood funding
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A new Florida abortion law seeks to ban Medicaid funding for family-planning services at clinics that also offer elective abortions — such as clinics…
It only took Matt Gaetz 10 days to raise over $350K for Congress
In his first 10 days on the campaign trail for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R–Fort Walton Beach) announced today his campaign raised over $350,000.00 for the fundraising quarter…
Buzz: Escambia Community Clinics buys Allie Yniestra school
The Escambia County School District closed a deal to sell the closed Allie Yniestra Elementary School to Escambia Community Clinics. The purchase price was $675,000. The buzz is ECC will spend around…
‘Paper Tigers’ details helping at-risk youth, screening April 28
Lakeview Center Children’s Services is partnering with numerous local agencies to host a showing of “Paper Tigers,†a compelling, award-winning movie that shows how one school improved outcomes for at-risk youth who…
Five key points of ruling in case often referred to as ‘The Fish House v. City of Pensacola’
On Friday, April 1, Judge Scott Duncan issued his decision in the Case no. 2014-CA-000081: Seville Harbor vs. The City of Pensacola vs. Great Southern Restaurant Group Here are the key points…
Buzz: Fish House wins case against City
Attorney Ed Fleming called to say that Seville Harbor and The Fish House won their lawsuit against the City of Pensacola over the lease. Will post ruling from Judge Duncan later.
Evers receives an “A†on Florida Chamber report card
State Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) released the following statement after receiving an “A†on the Florida Chamber’s 2016 Legislative Report Card. “I am proud to receive such a high ranking from the…
Federal judge closes books on Florida gay marriage ban
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA More than a year after same-sex marriages began in Florida, a federal judge on Thursday issued a final judgment declaring that Florida’s voter-approved prohibition…
Documentary: All Together-The 2016 Pensacola Tornado
On Feb. 23, 2016, an EF-3 tornado wreaked havoc in Northeast Pensacola. It left more than 300 homes damaged and became the strongest tornado to touch down in Pensacola in 45 years….
Backroom Briefing: A better shot for pot?
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By BRANDON LARRABEE AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Floridians overwhelmingly favor medical marijuana. Again. Just two years after a push…
FL Chamber honor Rep. Matt Gaetz
Just weeks after lawmakers ended the 2016 Legislative Session, the Florida Chamber today announced that Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Shalimar) is one of the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Distinguished Advocates for his…
UPS Stores host Shred Day 2016, April 23
Tax season is almost over and it is now time to dispose of receipts, pay stubs and important documents from years past and not worry about taxes until next year. To help…