Universal has announced they are cancelling its Halloween Horror Nights this year at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights usually last more than a month starting in September. Last month, Walt Disney World canceled its annual after-hours Halloween party at Magic Kingdom that typically begins in mid-August. Both theme park resorts,…… MORE
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY COVID-19 DEATHS
The Florida Department of Health says there were 10 new coronavirus deaths in Escambia County yesterday the largest one-day increase since the pandemic started. Escambia County now has 77 coronavirus deaths. However, the Department of Health’s numbers have lagged behind information from the District 1 Medical Examiner’s Office, which reported 88 deaths in Escambia County…… MORE
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PRACTICES DELAYED
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas says the start date for practices for fall high school sports will be delayed until Monday, August 17th. The start of school in Escambia County has also been delayed until August 24th. The sports include football, volleyball, golf, cross-country, track, swimming and diving. Superintendent Thomas said when practices resume…… MORE
FREE SCHOOL MEALS IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
When school does resume in Escambia County, breakfast and lunch will be free for all students, regardless of income at all 44 schools in the county. Parents will not be required to submit an application for the Free and Reduced Meal program, however, siblings attending schools not on the list will need to apply for…… MORE
COLD CASE DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to solve a cold case involving human skeletal remains found in inside of a mobile home near the 7,000 block of Pine Forest Road 16 years ago. The body was never identified and the case remains open. The Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch…… MORE
MISSISSIPPI DEPUTY DROWNS GULF
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says an off-duty deputy sheriff from Mississippi drowned in the Gulf at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort while trying to rescue his 10-year-old son from heavy surf. 33-year-old William Nichols, a deputy with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi, was able to assist his son who made it…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY TAX INCREASE
The Santa Rosa County School Board is considering a property tax increase to help offset a larger tax reduction imposed by the State. The State controls a portion of the school district’s overall millage rate, which it will reduce by about .14 mills this year. The school board discussed increasing the part of the millage…… MORE
PENSACOLA SOLDIER MAY HAVE DROWNED
The Army Soldier from Pensacola who was found dead near Fort Hood in Texas is believed to have drowned. Fishermen found the body of 26-year-old Private Mejhor Morta last Friday at the base of a dam at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. A preliminary autopsy determined the cause of death was drowning. Morta joined the Army in…… MORE
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ DENIAL
Congressman Matt Gaetz has denied violating House ethics rules by his use of taxpayer funds. Politico reported that Gaetz committed multiple potential infractions with certain spending practices including paying a speech-writing consultant $28,000 in tax dollars. Congressman Gaetz’s office says although the arrangement was approved by the necessary House authorities, a second review by the…… MORE
PURPLE AND RED FLAGS FLY AT BEACH
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards say the Beach is under a purple flag warning for the first time this season because of the high number of jellyfish in the water. Purple flags indicate dangerous marine animals have been seen in the area. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system in the Gulf is causing high surf at the beach, which…… MORE
