Breaking news: DeSantis announces ‘Full Phase One’

At a presser in Jacksonville this morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced what he calls “Full Phase One.” Effective Monday, May 18, restaurants will be expanded…

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Friday lunch time update

Escambia County posted in its 11 a.m. update: The mobile testing site at the University of West Florida will be open to the public for…

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Nursing home legal battles loom

By Christine Sexton, The News of Florida TALLAHASSEE — One of Florida’s best-known law firms said Thursday it is preparing to file lawsuits against two…

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Friday morning update

UWF Testing Site Closing – Update The County notified us at 11:12 am the UWF site will stay open two more weeks -  Earlier report…

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DeSantis could expand restaurant seating and open gyms

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will announce Friday additional “phase one” measures to reopen the…

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DIB sets up business recovery focus groups

Mayor Robinson has requested that the Downtown Improvement Board provide a list of action items for him to consider, so the DIB has scheduled five…

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Thursday noon report

Another positive day for Escambia County – only six new positive COVID-19 cases. DOH Escambia entered 294 new test results into the Merlin system –…

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Escambia Fire Chief bans outdoor burning

The Escambia County Fire Chief has issued a burn ban order effective Wednesday, May 13 until further notice. The announcement was sent out after 5…

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Thursday morning update

At his Wednesday presser, Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about his efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. Florida has 4,480 LTCs…

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Wednesday morning shot

Best Pivot of the Week – Bubba Watson’s Diamond Disc Golf Challenge The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and team co-owner Bubba Watson have partnered to bring…

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Tuesday afternoon update

According to FDOH, the latest COVID-19 death in Escambia was associated with a long-term care facility. We won’t know the name of the facility until…

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Better guidelines for restaurants

Reopening Escarosa Guide produced by the Pensacola and Santa Rosa chambers had a rather generic page concerning restaurants that was put together by working group…

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