Transcript of DeSantis’ Facebook stream on Safer-at-Home order
Gov. Ron DeSantis today issued a Safer-at-Home order for the state.  He admitted that he had seen the  “sweeping” mitigation measures instituted in Miami-Dade as…
What are essential businesses and activities
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a Safer-at-Home executive order, which goes into effect midnight on Friday, April 3. The order – EO 20-91 Order –…
DeSantis issues statewide Stay-at-home order (Update – 1:55 pm)
Minutes ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order asking people to stay at home across the state. Under the order, which goes into effect…
COVID-19: Noon Update
Over the past 24 hours, Florida has had 617 more cases reported, total 6955. Â Escambia had 6 more, total 94; Â Okaloosa 1 more, total 39;…
Why so few hospitalizations in Escambia?
Some* Â believe that the low number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Escambia County is an indication the virus isn’t a threat to our community. Â We…
White House experts: Not the time to ‘take your foot off the accelerator’
The Escambia County Commission will vote tomorrow whether to re-open the county’s public beaches. Commissioner Doug Underhill wants them open and also has advocated in…
Escambia and Pensacola rank high in per capita COVID-19 cases; County Commission among least proactive in Florida
DOH reports that,  as of 6 p.m. March 31, there are 6,741 total Florida cases. While Florida’s testing has increased over the past week, the…
And Now This: Appeals court refuses to revisit felons voting decision
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Striking another blow against Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal appeals court has refused to reconsider…
COVID-19: Tuesday mid-afternoon info
Though the coronavirus is expected to peak in the U.S. Â by April, Florida will see its peak well after that, according to a model by…
COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Per the DOH Dashboard – 11:30 a.m. March 31, Escambia went up 51 cases in the past 24 hours. The state is up 865 cases…
COVID-19: Tuesday mid-morning update
Mayor Defends Hospital Leaders At yesterday’s presser, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson addressed the smear campaign at the county to discredit local health care leaders. Inweekly:…
Brownsville COVID-19 testing site suspended for severe weather
The drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing site at Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St., will be closed Tuesday, March 31 due to…
