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) was easily approved by the Senate Transportation…
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 Pensacola, midway between Ninth Avenue and Davis…
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 editorial page editor of The Wall Street…
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 that City Administrator Colleen Castille will be…
George Touart resigns
Interim County Administrator George Touart tendered his resignation today. Read touartletterjan2014
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 the benefits of biochar. What: “Black is…
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 the planning board to use his draft…
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 the opportunity to speak on your show….
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 than 200 images that commemorate the the…
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 company. American Airlines blamed the cuts on…
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 ground as part of the drilling process…
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 Young, setting up what is likely to…
YouTube: IN Your Head Radio interview with Gene Valentino
Yesterday I had Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino on IN Your Head Radio:
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, it is one of the largest trial…
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 items left over from 2013. Mayor Ashton…
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 refrained from commenting throughout the negotiations process….
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 to the poet Tuesday evening, Jan. 21….
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 lawsuits filed by Seville Harbour and Merrill…
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 also seek a declaratory judgment from the…
Pitt Slip Lawsuit Documents: Seville Harbour seeks declaratory judgment and jury trial on damages
We received a copy of 109-page lawsuit filed by Seville Harbour against the city of Pensacola concerning the Pitt Slip marina lease and Mayor Ashton Hayward’s notice of default that was sent…