The Florida Attorney General’s Office has issued a policy memorandum declaring that it will no longer engage or approve the engagement of private law firms that have or continue to participate in…
Breaking: Tourism Big Loser in House Budget
Florida lawmakers are making significant changes to how tourism tax dollars are allocated, attempting to balance property tax relief with tourism promotion needs. The Florida House recently approved a $5.008 billion tax…
Artist in Residence Holds Public Listening Session
Pensacola residents have an opportunity to shape the future of the city’s cultural landscape. The City of Pensacola invites the public to attend the first Artist in Residence program listening session on…
Remembering Operation Eagle Claw: 45 Years Later
Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw, the ill-fated mission to rescue American hostages held in Tehran, Iran. At Hurlburt Field, members of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)…
Hope Florida Scandal: Nonprofit Director Claims Coercion
DeSantis-Hope Florida melodrama took another unexpected turn yesterday when Ann Ronhausen, Executive Director of Save Our Society for Drugs (SOS ), sent a letter to Florida House Speaker Danny Perez addressing allegations…
Advocacy in Action: Jeff Nall and Emerald Coast Equality
In March, Jeff Nall, president of Emerald Coast Equality, spent four days in Tallahassee participating in “Pride to the Capitol,” an event organized by Equality Florida that mobilized the LGBTQ+ community and…
Backroom Briefing: PAC Attack
The News Service of Florida also noted the governor’s personal attacks on Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola). Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Dara Kam and Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE…
Podcast: Andrade discusses the conclusion of the Hope Florida probe
As reported earlier, State Representative Alex Andrade has announced, his legislative investigation has concluded after key witnesses declined to testify before his subcommittee. The investigation, which has been examining allegations of misappropriated…
Breaking: Andrade ends Hope Florida probe
The Tampa Bay Times has reported that the Florida House investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation is concluding without testimony from key figures. As we have reported, Representative Alex Andrade, the Pensacola…
Daily Outtakes: Scandal deepens as Andrade refuses to back off
The controversy surrounding Hope Florida continues to escalate as Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, prepares to question officials starting this Thursday about the alleged misuse of $10…
Florida Tourism Under Threat: House bill could damage our local economy
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, particularly in coastal communities like Pensacola. For decades, the Tourism Development Tax (TDT) has funded both promotion and infrastructure development. Now, House Bills 1221 and…
Breaking: DeSantis PAC wants to voters to pressure Andrada to drop investigation
Restore Our Nation PAC is sending out texts from Gov. Ron DeSantis asking voters to contact Pensacola lawmaker Alex Andrade: “Tell them (sic) to stand with the people and me to keep…
Gates Garcia’s resignation letter
Through a public record request, Inweekly received former University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia’s resignation letter, dated, Monday, April 14. Garcia resigned because residents and Sen. Gayle Harrell, chair of the…
UWF Day of Giving sets new record
The University of West Florida exceeded its fundraising goals during the seventh annual Day of Giving, raising more than $194,000 from 1,256 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University….
Daily Outtakes: Emily Ley explains tariffs
The April 24 edition of Inweekly focuses on Pensacola business owner Emily Ley. She never expected to find herself filing a lawsuit against the President of the United States, but that’s exactly…
MESS Hall Illuminates Space
Pensacola students are bringing the cosmos to life through glowing works of art at the MESS Hall’s latest exhibit, ‘Illuminate: Space.’ This immersive exhibit was created in partnership with art teachers at…
Senate on Higher Ed searches differs from Salzman’s version
A Florida Senate bill currently advancing through committees would preserve existing protections that shield most applicants for state college and university presidencies from public disclosure requirements. Difference: Unlike Rep. Michelle Salzman’s competing…
Senate committee rejects UWF trustee by 5-4 vote
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections this morning held a confirmation hearing for University of West Florida Trustee Adam Kissel. The panel rejected the West Virginia resident by a 5-4…
Council on Aging Senors Programs at risk due to DOGE layoffs
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs at Risk: Council on Aging Faces Funding Crisis The Council on Aging of West Florida is facing a serious funding crisis that threatens vital programs for seniors and children…
Breaking: Rudman resigns from PSC Board of Trustees
At the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections hearing this morning, Chairman Senator Don Gaetz announced that Dr. Joel Rudman sent a text to his office this morning, saying he has resigned…