The Tom Thumb Company said Monday that they closed their store at Highway 29 and West Roberts Road and on Saufley Field Road after employees tested positive for COVID-19. The store on Highway 29 was closed at 4 p.m. Friday to be cleaned and sanitized by an industrial cleaning crew. The store has since reopened.…… MORE
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health says the State added 11,576 new COVID cases yesterday, bringing the state’s total to 1,488,586 cases. 163 new deaths were also added for a new total of 23,424. Escambia County had 177 new cases and 1 new death Santa Rosa County had 71 new cases Okaloosa County had 80 new…… MORE
GULF POWER RATE PROPOSAL
Gulf Power and Florida Power and Light are planning to ask state regulators for a new four-year rate plan that will bring the two companies under the same rate structure. Gulf Power said the plan will result in lower bills for its Northwest Florida customers at the end of the four-year plan while other Florida…… MORE
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart plans to hold another COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. About 800 people aged 65 and older are expected to be vaccinated. Appointments are required and walk-ups will not be accepted. Ascension Medical Group has vaccinated about 5,000 seniors…… MORE
MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing endangered adult who was last seen in Cantonment. 36-year-old Patrick Wilkes, was last seen in the 2000 block of Winners Circle off East Kingsfield Road about 7:30 a.m. Monday. He may be driving a white Ford Expedition. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked…… MORE
STRIP CLUB ARREST
Pensacola Police say a man was arrested after he attacked a male employee at Escapes Gentlemen’s Club on East Fairfield Drive, then struck a woman in the face. 36-year-old Jacoby Smart was told to stop video-recording a dancer, which led to the fight. Smart was arrested and charged with battery with intent to cause bodily…… MORE
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart plans to hold another COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. About 800 people aged 65 and older are expected to be vaccinated. Appointments are required and walk-ups will not be accepted. Ascension Medical Group has vaccinated about 5,000 seniors…… MORE
BEULAH MAIL DELIVERY
The residents of Beulah say that they are having problems with mail delivery and often get no mail pickups or deliveries for days. Beulah does not have its own Post Office and receives its mail from the Myrtle Grove location. Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, who represents Beulah, says he thinks one solution could be…… MORE
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health says Florida added 15,445 new COVID-19 cases and 139 new deaths over the weekend bringing the state’s total cases to 1,464,697. The death toll is now at 23,150. Escambia County had 285 new cases and 8 new deaths. Santa Rosa County had 133 new cases and 7 new deaths. Okaloosa…… MORE
PENSACOLA MAYOR ISSUES NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS
Because of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson has issued new restrictions for events at city-owned venues and parks. The new restrictions limit indoor city-owned venues to 25% of the building’s capacity. Also, the city will no longer issue permits for outdoor events at city venues. Outdoor events already permitted will…… MORE
