Schmitt vs. Hayward rises several questions

Now that Mayor Ashton Hayward is individually named a defendant in the lawsuit brought by former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt, the City -both Mayor and…

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Lewis & Belle Bear to be honored at Pensacola Symphony Gala

The Pensacola Symphony announced the 2017 Center Stage Gala presented by Gulf Power will be on March 10, at 6 p.m. at Skopelos at New…

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UWF accounting students No. 3 in nation in passing CPA Exam

Press release: University of West Florida accounting students ranked third in the nation in 2016 for first-time pass rate on the Certified Public Accountant Examination….

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Florida House takes aim at local regs

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Legislation that would bar city and county governments from regulating businesses, unless state laws specifically allowed them…

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Judge denies motion to let Mayor Hayward out of fire chief lawsuit

Federal Judge Roger Vinson denied Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s motion to be removed (in his individual capacity) from former Fire Chief Matt Schmitt’s lawsuit: Judge…

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Ingram explains vote

State Rep. Clay Ingram explained to Inweekly why he voted for HB 7005, which targets Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida and other business-development agencies. “As chair…

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Bring ID to Open Gaetz Day

Press Announcement: Open Gaetz Day Update The Office of Congressman Matt Gaetz is grateful to announce higher than anticipated interest regarding our inaugural Open Gaetz…

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House floor battle over Enterprise Florida set next month

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A proposal fiercely opposed by Gov. Rick Scott to cut tourism-marketing money and to eliminate Florida’s business-recruitment…

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AP reporter notices Chamber CEO Ingram voted against the position of his chamber

Yesterday, the Greater Pensacola Chamber sent out a position statement in support of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT Florida. Todd…

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Save Carpenters Creek Town Hall: Commissioner shows, Pensacola mayor MIA

By Duwayne Escobedo Inweekly George Sanders recalled as a 5-year-old boy learning to swim on Carpenters Creek. The 80-year-old said there were four crystal clear…

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Breaking news: UWF accounting students rank #3 in first-time passage of CPA exam

The University of West Florida’s accounting program has earned a excellent reputation over the years. Yesterday, that reputation was further solidified when NASBA (National Association…

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Surprise, Chamber supports economic development and tourism

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its support for the continued funding of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT FLORIDA. “The…

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