FDOH offers walk-in Covid services

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is announcing all COVID-19 services in Pensacola are available on a walk-in basis, no appointment needed,…

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Back-to-School Vax and Dash on Saturday

On Saturday, Aug. 7, Community Health Northwest Florida, in partnership with Escambia County District 3 County Commissioner Lumon May, will host “Back-to-School Vax and Dash,”…

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HR director tried to throw Bergosh under the bus

Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says a series of emails between former HR director and a claims specialist were done to cover the director’s mismanagement of a…

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Unvaccinated: Covid wave not their fault

Axios-Ipsos index published Tuesda found fewer than 10% of the unvaccinated  blame those who have gotten the vaccine shots for the rise on Covid-19 cases and…

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FHA gives COVID update

The Florida Hospital Association today provided the following update on COVID-19 in the state. Statewide data is derived from the federal Department of Health and…

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State takes aim at Ben & Jerry’s decision

By Jim Saunders ©2021 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State investment in the parent company of the Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream chain could…

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COVID cycle holding true

We learned last year that COVID cases follow three or four weeks after spreader events. On June 5, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis relaxed restrictions and…

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Military veteran overdoses, another hero lost

In September 2011, Retired Marine Lt. Col. Dave Glassman brought two men to my office. One, Elliot, was an Iraq War veteran who was missing…

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Mental health task force set to meet Aug. 30

State Representative Michelle Salzman from House District 1 and Quint Studer with Studer Community Institute will host a two-hour Mental Health Task Force on Monday,…

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Homebuilders support Warrington Middle

In an effort to build community spirit, the Home Builders Association of West Florida provided a barbeque dinner for the faculty, students and parents of…

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Middle Math Scores

The magnet school, Brown Barge Middle, scored above the state average for all grades. Ransom Middle scored above state average for sixth and seventh grades….

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Breaking: David Morgan drops out of race

Former Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has sent an email to his supporting dropping out of the mayor’s race. Following is text of letter delivered…

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