Fewer Escambia County residents received the COVID-19 vaccination in April than March — 23,534 down from 32,857. Â The drop was 9,323 fewer shots – a 28.4% decrease. Santa Rosa County only dropped…
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NAS Whiting’s water issue
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field had an independent contractor officials test 24 private drinking water wells in the designated sampling area surrounding the installation. Three of wells tested  were above the…
Vaccinations significantly down in Escambia County
Escambia County and the City of Pensacola need to change their messaging and spend more money promoting COVID-19 vaccinations after the Florida Department of Health’s report thant total vaccinations dropped 31% last…
Escambia County seen as very high risk for COVID exposure
The city of Pensacola dropped its mask mandate last week, and some are celebrating victory over the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Times isn’t as positive about Escambia County’s recovery. As April…
Escambia lags far behind national stats for vaccinations
Over half of Americans over 18 have received at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest data from the CDC. Â But not in Escambia County, Florida. At little…
Ascension Sacred Heart geared to vax 18 years and older next week
As the State of Florida open eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccines, Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart is prepared to meet the need with a series of vaccination clinics that will provide up to…
More opportunities for COVID Jax
COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS AT BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER Community Health Northwest Florida is holding vaccination clinics this week for all residents of Florida who qualify, including those covered under the Governor’s latest amended…
Baptist taking appointments for vaccine, age to drop to 18 on April 5
Baptist Health Care has received an ample supply of COVID-19 vaccine and is offering appointments at Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile located at 9400 University Parkway in Pensacola and at Baptist…
Vaccinations by the numbers
From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all Floridians ages 40 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday. DeSantis focused initially on vaccinating seniors and…
DeSantis announces new age limit for vax
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that all Floridians ages 40 and older will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday and that all adults will be eligible on April 5….
Buzz: Vax age expected to drop to 40 next week
The buzz around the state is Gov. Ron DeSantis will drop the age limit to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to 40 as early as Monday, March 29. Meanwhile, adults 50 years and…
Best practices for Children’s Trust
Now the Escambia Children’s Trust has a full board, what happens next? Will Dunaway of the Clark Partington law firm did a white paper on the best practices for a Children’s Trust…