Don’t Drink or Swim in the Water
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway in south Santa Rosa County
Why this matters:
The health department advises against any water-related activities at this location due to the potential for high bacteria levels. Bacteriological sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
- The health department will continue to monitor the water quality in this area biweekly and routinely advise the public of the results.
Dig Deeper:
Water samples taken on Aug. 7 found 70.5 or greater Enterococcus sp per 100 ml of marine water. Enterococci can cause UTIs, bacteremia, IE, meningitis, intra-abdominal infections, and wound infections.
- Navarre Park has had similar poor ratings from samples taken on July 12, July 10, June 28 and June 26. That last good sample was take on July 24.
To see results of previous testing, visit FDOH.
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TSA PreCheck Enrollment
You can enroll in the TSA PreCheck® expedited screening program Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22 at Pensacola International Airport.
- Hours of operation for the Temporary Enrollment Center at PNS run from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m., in the airport administration office on the second floor of Pensacola International Airport, 2430 Airport Blvd.
Why this matters:
TSA PreCheck® expedites screening and enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and more efficient screening experience.
TSA PreCheck® travelers have no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear, or belts. TSA PreCheck® is currently available at more than 200 airports with 85+ participating airlines nationwide.
Dig Deeper:
Travelers must apply online and make an appointment for the TSA PreCheck® Temporary Enrollment Center at Pensacola International Airport.
Follow these steps to enroll:
- Click here to access the application page
- Click “Apply Now”
- Fill out the steps and choose “Next” at the bottom of each screen
- Type in your location at Zip code/City/Airport Code box
- Choose location “Pop Up: PNS, 9/18-9/22” and click “Next”
Select your desired appointment time (Please be sure to make a note of your appointment time; no reminders will be sent out).
IMPORTANT: To complete the application process, you will need to bring proof of identity and U.S. citizen documentation (such as a U.S. Passport or a birth certificate and a driver’s license). If you have a valid U.S. passport, that is all you need for ID.
The application process is completed on-site, where TSA captures fingerprints for a background check and collects the $78 application for five years of service. The fee can be paid by credit card, debit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
To learn more about TSA PreCheck® and review a list of documents to bring to the Enrollment Center, visit the TSA website.
For more information about Pensacola International Airport, visit flypensacola.com.
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New Children’s Museum Exhibit Coming
The Pensacola Children’s Museum will close beginning Monday, Aug. 14 while construction begins for a new exhibit on the second floor of the museum located on Zaragoza Street.
- The first floor of the museum will reopen on Friday, August 18. The majority of the second floor will reopen on August 22 and the new exhibit will open in October.
Why this matters:
The new exhibit will be the first of its kind in Pensacola and is made possible by contributions from local medical organizations including Escambia County Medical Society Foundation, Studer Family Children’s Hospital, Pensacola Pediatrics and Touchstone Medical Imaging.
The last day to visit PCM before this closure will be Sunday, August 13.
Dig Deeper:
Information about the exciting new exhibit will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information email historictrust@uwf.edu.
