Kickstarter: Hobo Grill

The Hobogrill is a tiny, ultra efficient, ultra lightweight, portable, wearable charcoal grill which can be made mostly from recycled materials. Best of all, Sanghi…

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State Capital Briefs

SPEED LIMIT BILL PASSES FIRST COMMITTEE STOP A bill that could increase speed limits on some Florida roads got rolling Thursday. The measure (SB 392)…

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Coffee Party to meet Jan. 22

Pensacola Coffee Party’s first open planning meeting of 2014 is this Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6:30-8 PM at the Tryon Public Library on Langley Avenue in…

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IN Your Head Radio Jan. 16 guests: NSA overhaul, Hospital charges, War on Poverty and Gulf Breeze Zoo

Today’s guests: Mary E. Kissel Editorial board member, The Wall Street Journal. Mary also hosts OpinionJournal on WSJ Live. From 2005 to 2010, she was…

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Mornings with the Mayor return, this time with a buddy

After an 11-week hiatus, Mayor Ashton Hayward is bringing back his sessions with the local media, “Mornings with the Mayor.” This time he has announced…

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George Touart resigns

Interim County Administrator George Touart tendered his resignation today. Read touartletterjan2014

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350 Pensacola: Black is the New Green

“Black is the New Green: A Biochar Demonstration” with Neil Richards Saturday, January 25, 12 p.m. 350 Pensacola hosts this fun, informative demonstration to introduce…

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Terhaar wants to work out details on Food Truck ordinance, plans to meet with coalition

Pensacola City Councilman Andy Terhaar stopped in the INweekly offices yesterday to discuss his proposed food truck ordinance. He said that his intent was for…

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A great note from Sherri Myers

Rick, I thank God for you. We need a voice and you have made that possible. You have empowered the powerless. Thanks for providing me…

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IN Your Head Radio Jan. 16 guests: Cradle of Aviation, Sexual Assaults in the Military, Prison Reform

Maureen Keillor, co-author of the recently published “Image of Aviation, Naval Air Station Pensacola.” The base is celebrating its 100th birthday. This book has more…

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Pensacola loses direct flight to Washington. D.C.

Pensacola and 16 other cities will lose their direct American Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to announcement made yesterday by the…

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Lawmakers look at fracking

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Oil and gas companies would be required to inform the state of chemicals being injected into the…

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Capitol briefs

FORMER YOUNG AIDE JOLLY WINS GOP PRIMARY IN CD 13 David Jolly secured the GOP nomination Tuesday to succeed longtime Pinellas County Congressman C.W. Bill…

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YouTube: IN Your Head Radio interview with Gene Valentino

Yesterday I had Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino on IN Your Head Radio:

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IN Your Head Radio Jan. 15 guests: BP tactics, Morgan’s bid for third term, GB Zoo vs. PETA and a legal warrior

Today on the radio show we will: Brent Coon, His firm Brent Coon & Associates was founded in 2001. Today, with offices spanning the country,…

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Council to discuss Dollar General and Airport Food Services (Update)

The City of Pensacola released yesterday afternoon the agendas for next week’s meetings of the Pensacola City Council. Included on the agenda are two controversial…

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Castille responds to IN request

Comment from City Administrator Regarding Pitt Slip Lawsuit “The reason we have not commented on the pending suit is the same reason that we have…

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Open mic celebrates Scottish bard Robert Burns, Jan. 21

Area residents can join in the fun to celebrate the poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard, when Drs. Joe and Patricia Edmisten pay tribute…

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Mayor Hayward mum on lawsuits

This morning at 8:45 the Independent News sent the following request to Mayor Hayward’s Communication Administrator, Tamara Fountain: What is the mayor’s statement on the…

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The Fish House Lawsuit Documents

We also have a copy of the lawsuit of Merrill Land and Great Southern Restaurant Group against the city of Pensacola. The two companies are…

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