The Federal Grand Jury asked for city records concerning its Requests for Investment bids from Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2013. Inweekly has reviewed the over 700 pages released by the…
Galusha gets $318,541 judgment against City of Pensacola
Arthur Shimek sent me an email this morning that his client, Paul Galusha, won his case,#2013 CA 001565, against the city of Pensacola and received a verdict for $ 318,541.58. However, because…
Charlotte’s Web hearing set for October
An administrative law judge has scheduled a hearing for mid-October in combined challenges to the Florida Department of Health’s plan for carrying out a new medical-marijuana law. Judge W. David Watkins last…
Three Wanted for Questioning in Truong Homicide
Escambia County Sheriff’s investigators would like to talk to Willie Mae Thornton, 39, Devarian Tevion Weatherspoon, 19, and Brittany Janeisha Dixon, 20, concerning the Sept. 13 homicide of 50-year-old Phuong Nguyen Truong….
State of UWF: Bense calls for unity
University of West Florida President Judy Bense presented the 2014 State of the University address on Wednesday in which called on the faculty, staff and students to join together to meet the…
Viewpoint: FSU president search a farce
By Diane Roberts, Context Florida And in Florida State University news: the Heisman-winning quarterback is a clueless brat with a million-dollar arm and a five-cent head; the feds are investigating our handling…
Florida TaxWatch bullish on Northwest Florida
In its September report, Florida TaxWatch, the nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute, recognizes the efforts to diversify our economy in the Panhandle. “Florida is experiencing increased investment in all regions of the…
BP can not force settlement dollars be returned
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled on Wednesday the Gulf Coast businesses won’t have to payback the claims BP paid them as the result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. BP…
Poll show Governor’s race too close to call
By DARA KAM and JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Less than two months before Election Day, Florida voters are split between their top two choices for governor, but they agree…
Political Forum for State House and Congress tomorrow
On Thursday, September 25th, 11:15 am – 1 pm, Women for Responsible Legislation will be hosting a political forum at Pensacola City Hall with candidates running for Florida State Representative, and for…
Downtown parking enforcement extended past 5 p.m. and to Saturdays
DIB Press Release: The Parking Management District in conjunction with the Downtown Improvement Board announced several changes and enhancements to the parking program in Downtown. The program consists of increased visibility and…
School District implements new process for athletes on transfers, promises to investigate all allegations
Press Release: In order to improve the student athlete transfer process, the Escambia County School District (ECSD) is implementing plans to review procedures for high school student athlete transfer requests, and provide…
Redneck Christmas parade cancelled, too trashy
NorthEscambia.com reports the Chumuckla Athletic Association has cancelled its annual Redneck Christmas Parade, the proceeds of which were used to purchase the gifts for needy children in the Chumuckla community. Each child…
Paddle through the Past: Deadman’s Island, Sept. 28
The Destination Archaeology Resource Center (DARC) and Pensacola Paddlesport are partnering to create a guided archaeology kayak of Deadman’s Island in Gulf Breeze. This two-hour long paddle and hike will focus on…
County murmurs
Last night the Escambia Board of County Commissioners approved its 2014-15 budget. At request of a commissioner (mostly likely Gene Valentino), the Escambia County Sheriff’s budget request for $750,000 for additional deputies…
SRIA honored by Visit Florida
At Monday’s statewide tourism conference in Boca Raton, Fla., VISIT FLORIDA, Florida’s official tourism marketing arm, presented the Santa Rosa Island Authority with a bronze Flagler Award. These prestigious awards honor the…
Marriage Equality Celebration in Pensacola tonight
Tonight at Seville Quarter, the ACLU of Florida and the Pensacola Alliance for Equality are hosting a celebration of the federal court decision striking down Florida’s ban on allowing and recognizing the…
Thrasher advances to final step in FSU presidential search
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Powerful state Sen. John Thrasher, a St. Augustine Republican who serves as chairman of Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election campaign, and three other candidates with…
Weekend Buzz: Millers appeal, Mean Gene
Attorney Robert Rushing told Inweekly over the weekend that Terik Miller and his parents will appeal his eligibility to the FHSAA. People on the west side aren’t surprised Superintendent Malcom Thomas didn’t…
Reminder: New Beginnings Art Show today
“NEW BEGINNINGS†ART SHOW 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Angel’s Garden hosts the 17th annual “New Beginnings†Art Show, which will feature 75 of Pensacola’s local artists, musicians, and food. There will be free…