Category: News
Carmen’s is open for lunch
South Palafox Street from Government to Main appears to be fine. Most businesses are closed. No standing water could be seen inside the buildings. Mari…
As flood water recedes in downtown Pensacola, strong odor of sewer in some businesses
The businesses in the first block and a half of Palafox Place were flooded overnight. Nick Zangari of New York Nick’s has standing water in…
City of Gulf Breeze flooded heavily in its interior neighborhoods, limited water supply
The City of Gulf Breeze has been hit hard. Many of the entire streets are flooded. The city’s stormwater system has been overwhelmed. Residents are…
Breaking News: Gov. Scott coming to Escambia County
My sources in Tallahassee have confirmed that Gov. Rick Scott is enroute to Escambia County to inspect the damage.
North Escambia reports woman died last night due to flooding on Hwy 29
NorthEscambia.com reports this morning that Betty Faye Word, age 67, drowned in flood waters on Highway 29 in Cantonment Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol…
Flooding leads to non-profit agencies closing for the day
Non-Profit Agency Closures due to Flooding Pensacola, Fla. – April 30, 2014 Due to severe flooding of roadways, homes and vehicles, United Way of Escambia…
Chamber cancels identify theft seminar….or at least that’s who we think sent us the message
The Greater Pensacola Chamber has canceled its Identity Theft seminar today due to the extreme weather. Check its website for updates.
ECUA and ECAT sit it out today
There will be no garbage pick up today and ECAT will not run its bus routes. From ECAT: ECAT BUS SERVICE IS CANCELLED DUE TO…
Local governments and schools are closed
Escambia County and city of Pensacola offices are closed today. Schools in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties are also closed. I made it downtown, but…
State Emergency Response Center activates to Level 2
The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee activated to Level Two in response to the severe weather and flooding in the Florida Panhandle. The State…
Senate passes ‘Charlotte’s Web’ bill
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida As an 11-year-old Panhandle girl who helped change the minds of leery lawmakers looked on, the Senate…
University of West Florida host Presidential Town Hall
WHAT: UWF President Judy Bense will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 30 to discuss the outcomes of the Florida Legislative session. WHEN:…
