According to a recent study there are about three times as many red snapper as previously estimated in the Gulf of Mexico. That study estimated that the Gulf holds about 110 million adult red snapper. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine fisheries’ estimate was about 36 million fish. More than 60% of the red…… MORE

The Pensacola Bay Center is facing serious financial challenges. The Bay Center usually hosts around 390 events each year, but because of the pandemic they’re projecting only host 92 events. As a result, they’ve lost more than 50% of their revenue and have had to cut operating costs.   Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender said the…… MORE

A member of the Milton City Council has resigned unexpectedly, the second Council resignation in a week. George Jordan, who represents Ward 3, resigned verbally to City Manager Randy Jorgenson and City Clerk Dewitt Nobles. Jordan told the Santa Rosa County Commission at the board’s meeting yesterday morning that he resigned because of “grave concerns”…… MORE

Escambia County will be hiring paid entry level firefighting position for fire cadets. While attending the fire academy, cadets will receive on-the-job training, a salary and a full range of county benefits including health insurance. Cadets will attend fire academy classes and other formal training programs to prepare them for state certification as a career…… MORE

Panama City Beach Police have identified the man who died after he jumped off a Panama City Beach resort with a parachute that failed to open Sunday evening. He was identified as 31-year-old Timothy  Ackerman. Deputies found his body in front of the building near Front Beach Road.… MORE