Daily Outtakes: EMS passes inspection again

Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) passed a surprise inspection by the Florida Department of Health. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight’s Compliance Monitoring site…

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Century fails citizens again

NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century failed at one of its key duties. The town did not properly monitor their water system for several compounds…

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Daily Outtakes: BCC needs more data from Trust

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets today. The agenda review begins at 9 a.m., the public forum begins at 4:30 p.m., and the regular…

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CoC needs you

The Continuum of Care (COC) wants members. The CoC is a two-county group that focuses on reducing homelessness and is currently undergoing reorganization to align…

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Latest on triple homicide in Myrtle Grove

The sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in solving the triple homicide in Myrtle Grove and is specifically requesting any video surveillance footage…

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Barry talks what’s happening in D5

Escambia County Commission Chairman Steven Barry discussed various topics, including the importance of sports for children, the development of the IP golf course, and the…

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Triple homicide may be ‘a targeted ambush’

At a press conference this morning, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said his team is investigating the triple homicide that took place early Sunday morning…

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Daily Outtakes: PNJ 2001 Power List

While working on another project, I came across the PNJ published its list of our areas Top 20 Leaders in 2001. They aren’t ranked like…

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The Bail Project event w/Julian MacQueen and Robin

The Bail Project – An Evening Hosted by Julian MacQueen with Robin Steinberg, Founder of the Bail Project, is Thursday, April 25, starting at 6:30…

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Bergosh vs. Kohler – get in the gutter

Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Commissioner Mike Kohler got into a heated exchange filled with barbs and accusations at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on…

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Bergosh: Roundabouts; Brahier: Maintenance

Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discussed various issues in District 1, including the problematic roundabout on Perdido Key, which he admitted was too small and needed to…

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Health and quality of life issue have not changed

While working on another project, I came across my blog post about meeting that took place in August 2006: Yesterday, United Way of Escambia County…

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Daily Outtakes: Defending Our Bases

Earlier this month, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and other leaders from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties attended the 2024 Defense Communities Summit in Washington,…

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Courthouses closing

The Escambia and Santa Rosa County courthouses will close at 1 p.m. today due to the incoming severe weather. The Walton County courthouse will close…

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Daily Outtakes: Severe Weather Day

Escambia and Santa Rosa counties face an enhanced to moderate risk of severe storms this afternoon and into the evening. In the thunderstorms, wind gusts…

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Daily Outtakes: Who drove up 401a legal bills—not the BCC

Former city council member Sherri Myers is upset about the costly litigation regarding the 401a plan. The issue could have been resolved two years ago,…

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401a owed FRS, not Childers

Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers jumped the gun when she sent a letter to the county demanding payments from the commissioners enrolled in the 401a…

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Daily Outtakes: Other 401a participants unlawful

County Clerk Pam Childers has sent a letter demanding the Escambia County Commissioners immediately repay the contributions she made to the county’s local retirement plan…

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Daily Outtakes: Infant dies every 12 days

The Sun Sentinel has begun a series that looks at Florida’s high infant mortality rate – “Born to Die.” Over the past decade, Escambia County…

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Daily Outtakes: 10-24 record (updated)

Note: After reviewing the bills again, I missed a bill that Andrade had passed by both chambers and the laid on the table was done…

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