Escambia County District 2 Commissioner Mike Kohler and Parks and Recreation will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 7 at 4 p.m. at Lexington Terrace Park, 900 S. Old Corry Field Road,…
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More $$$ for broadband
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s unserved communities. These awards will support 22 projects in 19 Florida…
Bergosh to fund Perdido lifeguard stands
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh announced that he would use his discretionary funds to pay for lifeguard stands on the public beaches on Perdido Key. “I’m going put…
Andrade: Drag shows NOT illegal
On WCOA this morning, State Rep. Alex Andrade said that drag shows are not illegal in Florida unless the show simulates sex acts or exposes genitalia and children are in the audience….
School board sets special meeting for Tuesday, May 30
The Escambia County School Board will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30 to determine what to do after it terminated Superintendent Tim Smith’s contract last week. Note:…
Daily Outtakes: Take Five
Report Given, Applause, Exit Stage Right The Mental Health Task Force of Northwest Florida was given the strategic plan and roadmap report last Friday. State Rep. Salzman was praised several times for…
Baker Act solution near
Baptist Hospital and Lakeview are creating a Central Receiving System to deal with Baker Act patients. Baptist will handle children up to 18 years old. Lakeview will deal with adults. “Other communities…
Mental Health Court recommended
Ernst & Young tomorrow will recommend to the Mental Health Task Force the establishment of Mental Health Treatment Courts. Portions of a draft have been circulated behind the scenes, and several have…
Rancifer retires after 49 years w/county
During the May 4 BCC meeting, the board and county staff celebrated Evelyn Rancifer’s retirement after 49 years of service. She retires as an Accounting Specialist with the Escambia County Engineering Department….
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce homelessness – “All In: The Federal Strategic…
Real News: ALICE has trouble living here
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the modern economy. Why this matters: The number…
Presser notes: Workshop takeaways, Crime stats
HOMELESSNESS Mayor Reeves gave his takeaways from today’s joint workshop on homelessness. Why this matters: The region has lacked a coordinated strategy for dealing with homelessness. Dr. Joe Savage presented the federal…