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DRIVER’S LICENSE CLINIC

A Driver’s License Clinic will be held this Friday, March 8th, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building on West Government Street in Pensacola. The goal of the clinic is to help citizens learn how…MORE

ESCAMBIA COUNTY DRUG RAID

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says 4 people, including an  elementary school teacher,                                                                                     …MORE

NORTH ESCAMBIA COUNTY FIRE

Escambia Fire-Rescue said a fire destroyed a large pole barn along with a recreational vehicle,                                                                                 …MORE

ESCAMBIA COUNTY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Escambia County is seeking youth, ages 16-24, interested in an opportunity to get paid work experience this summer in the Escambia County Youth Employment Program. Qualified youth who are accepted will be work up to 30 hours a week at $8.46 per hour, with positions available in various county departments and the Escambia County School…MORE

ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. CAREER FAIR

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will hold an Open House and Career Fair tomorrow at the administration building at 1700 West Leonard Street. Personnel from SWAT, K-9, Dispatch, Investigations, Patrol, Crime Scene, Evidence, School Resource Office, and Cadet  Recruiters, will be on hand to answer questions. The ECSO is currently hiring for law enforcement personnel,…MORE

FLORIDA GAS PRICES INCREASING

Triple A says Florida gas prices have jumped 14 cents in the past week – 25 cents in 10 days. After selling for nearly $2.23 per gallon – just 10 days ago – the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Florida is now up to nearly $2.50. Mark Jenkins spokesman Triple A for…MORE

PLASTIC DRINKING STRAW BILL

A Florida Senate committee Monday will consider a proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating distribution of plastic straws. The Senate bill would restrict restaurants and other establishments to only providing single-use straws if the straws are requested by customers. But that restriction would not apply to such things as take-out orders, delivery orders…MORE

RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SOUGHT

The City of Pensacola wants rehire retired police officers. The plan would allow retired officers to work part time so more full-time officers can be on the streets. The Pensacola City Council is set to vote Thursday on an ordinance that will allow retired police officers under the city’s pension plan to come back and…MORE

ESCAMBIA COUNTY DRUG ARREST

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department says a Molino man was arrested on drug charges and an outstanding battery warrant after a traffic stop for speeding in Walnut Hill. Jason Fayard was clocked doing 80 mph on Highway 97 and the deputy noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, A search turned up 50…MORE

ALABAMA GAS TAX INCREASE

Alabama’s governor Kay Ivey is proposing a 10-cent per gallon gas tax increase. She said the money would help fund her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan. The state currently imposes a tax of 18 cents-per-gallon on gas and 19 cents-per-gallon on diesel. The plan’s 10-cent increase would be phased in over the next three years and…MORE

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