We provided readers a variety of topics last week, covering the University of West Florida, Pensacola Police Department and County Clerk Pam Childer’s refusal to pay for high school juniors to attend…
Daily Outtakes: EPA Lab on Pensacola Beach may close
UPDATE: While the EPA is shutting down the Office of Research and Development, its lab on Pensacola Beach may survive. I received this email: “ GB lab not closing. I work there….
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Set, July 24
Escambia County Public Schools and United Way of West Florida are proud to host the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Thursday, July 24, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
Santa Rosa Teacher Receives ‘Invested in Excellence’ Award
Holley-Navarre Intermediate School teacher Kayla Stanford received the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ “Invested in Excellence” Award last night at Florida Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year Gala in Orlando. The…
Daily Outtakes: Why ever consider RedBalloon?
The idea that Moscow, Idaho-based RedBalloon would even be considered to do the University of West Florida’s presidential search bothers me. Background: RedBalloon is a job board and recruiter that is officially…
Foley Restaurant Chain Owners Indicted in Federal Labor Exploitation Case
Four individuals connected to Colt Grill restaurant chain, including its recently opened Foley location, have been federally indicted following a multi-year investigation into labor exploitation and money laundering across Arizona and Alabama….
LinkedIn Names Pensacola a 2025 “City on the Rise”—And We’re Not Surprised!
Pensacola has been recognized by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 cities for new talent, citing our unique blend of “economic opportunity meets a laid-back lifestyle.” Interestingly, LinkedIn also highlighted the…
Understanding Warrington Prep’s Appeal
I caught up with Dr. Eddie Ruiz, the Florida superintendent for Charter Schools USA, which operates Warrington Preparatory Academy. Charter Schools USA, is challenging its the middle school’s “D” grade through an…
Daily Outtakes: Why is Adam Kissel still a UWF Trustee?
Heritage Foundation senior fellow and West Virginia resident Adam Kissel continues to serve on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, despite his belief that public colleges should not exist. He…
Against All Odds: Five Pensacola Nonprofits Beat 56,000 Competitors for Starbucks Foundation Grant
Five Pensacola organizations have achieved something extraordinary. Out of more than 56,000 applicants nationwide, these local champions secured grants from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants Program—a selection rate of less than 6%….
Judge Stafford passes, marking the end of an era for the federal judiciary
Senior United States District Judge William H. Stafford, Jr., father of former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, passed away on July 14, at the remarkable age of 94. His death…
Invest #93L Update: Get Out Umbrellas
Escambia County residents should prepare for significant rainfall and hazardous beach conditions as a developing weather system churns in the Gulf of Mexico. County Meteorologist Scottlin Wilson provided crucial updates on “We…
UWF President Diaz Outlines “Big Bold” Goals
The University of West Florida’s new interim president, Manny Diaz Jr., addressed the university community and local media this morning in his first official press conference. The former Commissioner of Education outlined…
Celebrating Success: Escambia County’s Summer Youth Employment
This Friday, July 18, the Escambia County Commission celebrates the nearly 200 young people who dedicated their summer to gaining valuable work experience through Escambia County’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The recognition…
Escambia School Board ‘Privilege’ Appeal Rejected
A federal appeals court dismissed Escambia County School Board’s attempt to prevent board members from testifying in a lawsuit over book removals from school libraries, but not on the merits of legislative…
Daily Outtakes: Warrington Prep may get a C grade
Former Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. shared during a visit to Inweekly offices yesterday that he believes Warrington Preparatory Academy may win its appeal and have its school grade changed from…
Epic Radio Show Leads to UWF Football @Maritime Park
It was epic radio. On April 1, 2008, I pranked UWF by announcing on my radio show that UWF would be getting a football team. Not only that, but they would play…
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s childcare shortage isn’t just a family issue—it’s…
Meet Acting Police Chief Kristin Brown
This morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held a press conference at the Louis Goss Police Headquarters to formally introduce Acting Police Chief Kristin Brown, following the departure of Chief Eric Randall on…
County Advances Design of Traffic Management Plan for Pensacola Beach
At its meeting on July 10, the Escambia County Commission approved a contract to develop a Pensacola Beach Traffic Congestion Management Plan, a response to mounting traffic issues that have worsened as…
