Source says Government St. soil not contaminated

Inweekly has spoken with a source familiar with the Government Street stormwater project who says the soil being removed from the site is not contaminated…

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Tanyard Update: County checking Shortleaf, more help on the way…maybe

Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown told Inweekly he is sending county code enforcement and environmental officials to the Shortleaf borrow pit to confirm the dumping…

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How to destroy a Pensacola neighborhood or ‘You oughta see all the rats’

Community activist Dr. Gloria Horning summed her feelings about what is happening in the Tanyards neighborhood only two blocks from Pensacola City Hall in four…

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Blount Property a Blank Slate

By Duwayne Escobedo One of the big questions that popped up about city plans to develop 15 to 20 workforce homes on the 2.65 acre…

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Tanyard residents upset about Pensacola stormwater project

Since May, the City of Pensacola has worked on building a huge stormwater pond on West Government Street, two blocks from City Hall next to…

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Pasco County to drop lobbyist, Pensacola mayor wants the amplification

The Pasco County Commission last week voted to not renew the contract of its lobbyist when it expires next year. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told…

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Pensacola Violent Crime Suppression Operation has immediate impact

Less than 12 hours into its effort to reduce gun violence, the Pensacola Police Department is having an impact. Officers have found caches of firearms…

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Pensacola police chief responds to increase in homicides and gun violence

From the Pensacola Police Department: Pensacola Police will be saturating areas within city limits at various times and days in the near future in an…

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City of Pensacola outside legal fees jump $318K in one year

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward saw his legal costs increase by $318,622 this past fiscal year, according to documents released Tuesday night. Total outside legal fees…

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Pensacola Council member hosts Westside meeting

Next Wednesday, Dec. 7, City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn will hold a Neighborhood meeting regarding Park Issues and Neighborhood Associations. It will be held at 5:30…

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Inaccurate City of Pensacola website hampers accountability

Mayor Ashton Hayward  has proclaimed often that  transparency, and accountability are cornerstones of his administration. Unfortunately, the reality doesn’t match the rhetoric. He declared in his first…

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Bubba Watson for Mayor garners national attention

The idea of Bubba Watson being Pensacola’s next mayor has caught national attention. Is it possible? Yes. The two-time Masters champion has two well-connected local…

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Buzz: Simmons headed to ECSO, Alexander fights to keep job

Escambia County Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons will leaving the county to work for Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, according to sources close to both…

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What does the Pensacola Powder Keg look like?

Quint Studer believes that the westside of Pensacola is a powder keg. He wants to see economic development in that part of town. It’s why…

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Pensacola to be designated an Old Spanish Trail city

A centennial reenactment of the second Old Spanish Trail (OST) auto highway association’s 1916 Pensacola conference will take place Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1–3, in…

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Grover Robinson opens door to run for Pensacola mayor in 2018

Escambia County Commission chairman Grover Robinson announced this morning that he will not seek a fourth term to his District 4 seat in 2018. “I…

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Residents around Blount site know nothing of Hayward redevelopment plan

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and his staff have been working for months on a plan for the redevelopment of the Blount Middle School site on…

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Not everyone wants more low-income housing, check out Santa Rosa

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners heard from the citizens from the southern part of the county last week and rejected two low-income…

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Cities and counties debate how to handle pot dispensaries

The City of Miami Beach passed last Thursday a four-month ban on the opening of marijuana dispensaries. According to city officials, the moratorium gives the…

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Next Pensacola City Hall headache: Morris Court playground

A week after winning re-election, Pensacola City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn is recommending the City permanently close the children’s playground in Morris Court and let the…

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