UWF COVID testing site reopens 10 a.m. today

The mobile testing site at the University of West Florida will reopen to the public, Tuesday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After…

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New COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Escambia, Okaloosa

Escambia has 13 more COVID-19 cases – 37 since Friday, total 828.  Okaloosa has 9 more – 25 since Friday, total 232. The beaches have…

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High school sports, band to resume June 15

In accordance with the announcement by Governor Ron DeSantis, Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has announced plans for resuming athletic and band participation for students….

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Reading resurrects political career

Former Escambia County Commissioner Johnny Reading has prefiled as a Republican to seek the District 5 seat he held 1992-1996. Reading, who won the seat…

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Poll: 42% of Floridians less likely to evacuate due to COVID-19

Floridians are increasingly concerned about the 2020 Hurricane Season and the coronavirus is one of the reasons why. According to a AAA survey – fielded…

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CDC issues guidelines for office buildings

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has come up new guidelines for offices. Employees should get a temperature and symptom check when they arrive…

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Breaking news: State closes testing site

From Escambia County PIO: “The UWF COVID-19 Test Site will be closed until further notice. The site was run primarily by the National Guard, which…

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Monday a.m. briefing – nursing home heartache

Four weeks after Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties reopened their beaches, Escambia reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and Okaloosa 16 cases. On Wednesday, Santa…

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State seeks to scuttle absentee-ballot case

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida officials are pushing back against an attempt to ease the state’s vote-by-mail procedures amid…

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May: Escambia County’s deadliest month for COVID-19.

Escambia County had its deadliest day for COVID-19 – four, bringing the total to 33. April only had 11 deaths so we tripled that the…

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State attorney reopens investigation into Feb. fight

Charles Wyscaver, a 60-year old white male from Pensacola, Florida who was seen on camera punching a 14-year old mentally disabled black girl in her…

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Council notes: Streamline hits some drag

City Officials Ask if Port Deal Smells by Jeremy Morrison City officials look like they’re going to take it slow on a potential boat manufacturing…

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