The Florida Department of Health says the State added 2,258 new COVID-19 cases yesterday – the lowest single-day count reported since June. That brings the total number of cases reported 602,829. There were 72 new deaths bringing the death toll to 10,534. Escambia County had 42 new cases Santa Rosa County had 19 new cases…… MORE
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SCHOOLS OPEN IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTY
School opened for public school students in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties yesterday. About half of Escambia County students chose to return to in-person school this year, while 82% of Santa Rosa students chose the in-person option. The remainder of the students opted for remote learning, Florida Virtual School, home schooling or private school. Escambia…… MORE
FLORIDA SCHOOL REOPEN ORDER UNCONSTITUTIONAL
A circuit judge in Tallahassee has ruled that an order from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis requiring Florida’s schools “brick and mortar” schools to reopen, is unconstitutional. Circuit Judge Charles Dodson agreed with the Florida Education Association that irreparable harm would be caused if schools were to reopen on a date set by officials in Tallahassee.…… MORE
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
A flash flood watch is in effect for the Pensacola area through today from the effects of Tropical Storm Marco. The Florida Panhandle is expected to see 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, localized flooding and gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center with tornadoes also possible across the…… MORE
. CENTURY CORRECTIONAL INMATE KILLED
The Florida Department of Corrections says an inmate at the Century Correctional Institute was killed by another inmate last week. 79-year-old Nelson Sanderson was serving two life sentences for sex offenses involving a juvenile. Department officials released few details of the attack or the name of the inmate who was responsible saying the incident is…… MORE
FORMER ESCAMBIA ECOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DIES
Former Escambia County Administrator Larry Newsom has died. Newsom, who was most recently city manager for Flagler Beach, passed away Sunday in a hospital in Palm Coast, Florida. The cause of death was not reported. Newsome was a longtime assistant county administrator and three times served as interim county administrator — 2010, 2012 and 2013.…… MORE
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health said the state added 2,974 new COVID-19 cases yesterday bringing the total to 600,571. There were also 51 new deaths for a total of 10,462. Escambia County had 138 new cases, Santa Rosa County 25 new cases, Okaloosa County 34 new cases . any new deaths yesterday.… MORE
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STORM PREPARATIONS
Northwest Florida officials and emergency management directors across the State of Florida took part in a conference call Friday to prepare for impacts from Storms Laura and Marco. Officials say preparations should be completed quickly and residents should have a plan that includes pets and personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and…… MORE
GULF ISLANDS CLOSES
Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed all day-use areas ahead of the projected severe weather from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. All campers are expected to leave by 10 a.m. today. Closed areas include the Fort Pickens area, Perdido Key area, including Johnson Beach, Opal Beach area and the Okaloosa area. The areas will remain…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says a child was found dead in a small pond in Gulf Breeze Friday. Deputies were called to Greenview Lane in Gulf Breeze around 11 a.m. after a little boy was reported missing. The Midway Fire Department was called to assist the sheriff’s office who used a drone in…… MORE
