Lives Lost The News Service of Florida reports Florida National Guard-led teams have conducted more than 3,700 tests in 21 nursing homes as part of efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19…
Darn it, Doug. Please stop sending emails
Escambia County has another COVID-19 death — the second reported today, which brings the total to 10. Â The total positives increased by 25 in the last 24 hours — a day after…
Daily test results approach state positive percentage
I have admitted that I’m a numbers nerd. Â Commissioner Doug Underhill’s mass email berating himself (after all, he is the government), media and medical professional got me curious to find Escambia County’s…
Mobile testing at Rosewood while LTC cases continue to rise
Sources have spotted Ascension Sacred Heart’s mobile testing unit at Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 3107 North  H Street. The Florida Department of Health reports that Escambia County now has 71 positive…
Testing in public housing begins Wednesday, no pre-screening
Community Health Northwest Florida In the interest of increasing access to testing, we are taking our COVID-19 testing services on the road. Week of April 20- April 24 Attucks Court – Wednesday…
Psst, Commissioner, we had another COVID-19 death
Since last night, Escambia County had another COVID-19 death –bringing the total to 9– and 22 new cases — the biggest increase since April 7. Â Isn’t odd whenever Commissioner Doug Underhill downplays…
Local named to Florida Task Force Industry Working Group
Industry Working Group on Tourism, Construction, Real Estate, Recreation, Retail and Transportation Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the members of the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group on Tourism,…
Sheriff asks for help finding child abuse victims
Yesterday, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan streamed a message on Facebook asking anyone whose children have had contact with Nicole Lynn Walter, a Pensacola nanny and foster parent to contact the Escambia…
The COVID-19 Tale of Two Commissioners
Yesterday, Ascension Sacred Heart deployed its mobile testing unit to Southern Oaks to collect specimens from all its residents – about 200 people. We have not received any word whether the staff…
Jobless claims payments at 6 percent
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just over 6 percent of people who have filed jobless claims since mid-March had received checks as of Sunday, inching up from…
Breaking news: Mobile COVID-19 testing unit at Southern Oaks
Sources have shared that Ascension Sacred Heart has brought it mobile COVID-19 testing unit to Southern Oaks and has begun testing residents. Â The skilled nursing facility on West Gregory Street in downtown…
See who will help select new school superintendent
On Tuesday, the Escambia County School Board will vote to appoint the Superintendent Citizen Advisory Committee, which will help the board narrow down the applicants to be the district’s first appointed superintendent….
Poll: African American views on COVID-19
Inweekly has heard from medical professionals concern about low numbers of the African American community in Escambia County taking advantage of the drive-thru and standalone testing sites for the COVID-19 virus. Â We…
By the Numbers: Coronavirus— Monday lunch edition
BY NSF Staff – notes by Inweekly in red TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health released updated numbers Monday morning about the coronavirus in the state. Here are some takeaways: —…
FDOE increases child care services for first responders and health care workers
The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning (OEL), in coordination with local early learning coalitions, has prioritized and increased access to child care services for first responders and health care…
Virtual fishing tournament: Reel it in America, Fishing for a Cause
Pensacola Sports announced today a virtual fishing tournament – Reel it in America, Fishing for a Cause. The weekly tournament begins today and will run for four weeks. Anglers will have a…
What will recovery look like?
Reopening the Economy What will reopening the economy of Escambia County look like? Â County Administrator Janice Gilley sent an email, “Subject: Reopening the Economy,” to her department leaders and the county commissioners…
Escambia has eighth COVID-19 death
Yesterday 22 people died who tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward, Dade, Desoto, Escambia, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Sarasota, St. Lucie, Suwanne and Volusia counties.  Escambia County has eight COVID-19 deaths, according to the FDOH…
FDOH provides list of nursing homes with COVID-19 cases
As of 10 a.m. today, Florida DOH reported Escambia County had 58 COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities and nine in Santa Rosa. Later today, FDOH provided a list of the infected…
Visit Pensacola study predicts frustration and division are ahead
Visit Pensacola has shared a report by its marketing partner, Showcase Pensacola, that is based on COVID-19-related industry research. “We want to share this with our stakeholders to help you understand what’s…