Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Florida Death Penalty
In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday found that Florida’s death-penalty sentencing system is unconstitutional. The case focused on the role of…
Two Escambia County judge positions open
From the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission: Governor Scott has declared two vacancies on the Escambia County Court brought about by the appointment of Judge…
State proceeds with medical pot despite legal challenges
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida health officials are holding to a deadline next month for the state’s first medical marijuana businesses…
Living the Dream announces 2016 honorees
The Fourth Annual Living The Dream & Tribute to Motown event is this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at New World Landing. According to Dr. Karl…
Okaloosa close to picking new airport director
Okaloosa County has narrowed its for a new director of Okaloosa County’s three airports down to three finalists: Okaloosa’s Interim Airports Director Tracy Stage; Daniel…
Evers leaves door open for sheriff and property appraiser races
The big domino that could set off a series of political maneuvers in this election is State Sen. Greg Evers. His district boundaries have been…
House holds hearing on Fantasy Sports bill
With the industry facing legal challenges in other states, a Florida House panel Tuesday will take up a bill that would shield fantasy sports from…
Pensacola mayor announces his goals for 2016
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced his goals for 2016 in a viewpoint published in the Sunday edition of the News Journal. He said he will…
DEP blasts Rolling Hills owner for blocking closure efforts
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent a letter to Scott Miller of South Palafox Properties, LLC, the owner of the Rolling Hills C&D…
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Hosting Tryouts Jan. 30
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host a tryout event for individuals looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting job with a starting pay of $14.15 per…
The final email from Matt Currin
Rev. Matt Currin, rector emeritus at historic Christ Church in Pensacola, died Thursday morning. His friends received this last email from him: From: “Matt Currin”…
Black graduation rate improvement more than triple average
Inweekly examined the black student graduation rates for all the Florida counties with at least 500 African-American students in their senior classes for the 2014-15…
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