In an effort to expedite the recovery process for businesses damaged by recent severe weather and tornado activity in the Florida Panhandle, the State Emergency Response Team has activated the Florida Virtual…
Technical difficulties delay Pensacola Beach renourishment
Construction of the renourishment of 8.1 miles of the Gulf of Mexico beaches at Pensacola Beach, Fla., has been delayed until late June to early July. Weather and mechanical issues prevented the…
Pensacola City Hall did not realize it had tornado damage initially
Pensacola Councilwoman Sherri Myers told Inweekly that City Administrator Eric Olson had no idea that city residents had any damage from the Tuesday tornado until she called the mayor’s office. “Mr. Olson…
Pensacola City Hall food truck program modified for March
The March food truck schedule for Pensacola City Hall was released on Monday. Breakfast is served only on Fridays. In February, the night time trucks were eliminated, and Wednesdays have been added….
Keynotes announced for UWF 2016 Women in Leadership Conference
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program recently announced Carol Carlan and Dr. Katrice Albert as the two keynote speakers for the 2016 Women in Leadership Conference, to…
North Hill to present petition to ECUA board today
The North Hill Preservation Association is upset about the Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s plan to build above ground, sewage storage tanks on site of the former Medical Center Clinic at 1750 North…
Pensacola Speaks: Smothered, covered and chunked edition
Today, I will have Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House one of the largest 24-hour restaurant chains in the world. He is the creator of the WH’s Bert’s Chili,…
Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Severe Weather Update · Governor Rick Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties as a result of the tornado. · Regency Park,…
Check out video of Pensacola storm damage
Pensacola Tornado Damage – credit SoutheasternSky.com Link: Vimeo
2016 Pensacola Film Festival, March 4 and 5
Pensacola Cinema Art and Hyatt Place Hotel at Pensacola Airport, presents the 2016 PENSACOLA FILM FESTIVAL, Spring Screen Series, March 4 and 5. $5 per film or $20 for weekend pass, CASH…
Buzz: GE plant hit hard
The GE Wind Energy plant on Scenic Highway was hit hard by Tuesday night’s tornado, according to sources that contacted Inweekly. Two buildings took significant damage, and several vehicles were also hit….
Latest Escambia County Storm Update – 9 a.m.
Severe Weather Update · Downed power lines and site safety remain a priority this morning. o As soon as the damaged area is safe, the Sheriff’s Office will allow residents to return…