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Pensacola News Journal

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Santa Rosa tacks another month onto timeline for Isaias debris cleanup

A big bump in the estimated amount of debris created by Hurricane Isaias' rampage through Santa Rosa County has driven up the cost of clean up and pushed back the time frame for having it completed. Deputy County Administrator Jared Lowe reported to the Santa Rosa County Commission Nov. 10 that an original estimate of the amount of debris of 1.8 million cubic yards had been increased to somewhere in the vicinity of 4 million cubic yards. "The first best guess was made by an assessment team driving around and looking at what they saw," Lowe said. "The second estimate comes as people are pulling debris that wouldn't have been visible from the road in those first days." With a first pass of debris clean up nearing completion and a second due to get underway, county residents are replacing what had been removed from the roadway with debris from the backs of their properties, Lowe told commissioners. The amount already collected has exceeded 2 million cubic yards. "We're looking at considerable cleanup for the next month or two," Commission Chairman Colten Wright concluded after hearing Lowe's report. That timeline would extend by about a month what had originally been estimated.

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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'Project Clerks' poised to bring 3.7 acres of retail, restaurants to Pea Ridge

"Project Clerks" is the pseudonym Santa Rosa County Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree has given to a proposed development that promises to bring "multiple nationally known retailers and restaurants to the Highway 90 Corridor." A group based in Franklin, Tennessee, calling itself Highway 90 Development LLC is listed as the owner of the 22-acre parcel at the intersection of U.S. 90 and the Pea Ridge Connector Road across from West Florida Regional Medical Center in Pace. The group wants to add 160,000 square feet, or almost 3.7 acres, of retail, service and restaurant space. The specific businesses the group plans to recruit have not been publicly announced, but county officials have expressed enthusiasm for the project. "Residents won't have to drive over to Escambia County any more for shopping or to eat out," Ogletree said. The project was brought to the County Commission Nov. 10 at its Committee of the Whole meeting. Commissioners were being asked to approve an incentive arrangement of approximately $1.12 million and a tree mitigation plan to open the door to development of the presently vacant, commercially zoned property. Under the incentive agreement, the ad valorem taxes paid on the retail development property would be reduced

Santa Rosa County, FL · 2d

Pensacola News Journal

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Cold front will drop Pensacola temps 11 degrees below normal

A blast of cold air could bring the first snowflakes of the season to the United States, and a light freeze to northern parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties later this week. A milder cold front swept across the Pensacola area over the weekend, bringing temperatures closer to normal than they have been. So far, November temperatures have been 5.4 degrees above average, according to data from the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama . Starting on Friday, the stronger cold front will bring high temperatures well below 70 degrees for the first time this year. The coldest temperatures will hit around Saturday, which is forecast to have a high around 61 degrees and a low around 41 degrees throughout most of the Pensacola area. More inland areas are expected to see similar highs, but low temperatures will dip into the mid-30s, according to The Weather Channel . How cold will it get in Pensacola? Temperatures across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will feel very similar. Expect highs in the mid-60s and upper 50s with lows in the 30s and 40s from Friday through Sunday. Residents can expect to see average temperatures run about 11 degrees below the

Pensacola, FL · 3d

NewsRadio WFLA

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WATCH LIVE: Sinking of SS United States off Florida's Gulf Coast

Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, the SS United States begins a new voyage Wednesday off the Panhandle as an artificial reef.

Destin, FL · 2d

uncoveringflorida.com

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This Beloved Florida Italian Restaurant Still Serves Hearty Portions at Prices That Won’t Break the Bank

All-you-can-eat spaghetti, with soup or salad on the side. That deal alone made me sit up a little straighter. The menu doesn’t stop at pasta, either. Stuffed grouper, fried ravioli, manicotti, and a build-your-own combo plate all share the same lineup. Most entrees come with soup or salad plus garlic bread.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Republicans inside Pensacola city limits abandoned Hofberger for Vinson

The Escambia County Commission District 4 race is the perfect example of every vote making a difference , as the race may come down to the very last vote when overseas ballots are counted on Nov. 13. The results show that Republican incumbent Ashlee Hofberger lost a key section of support among Republicans, which — if the current count holds — would lead to the first non-party-affiliated Escambia County commissioner. A closer look at the results as they stood after the final recount on Nov. 7 when non-party affiliated candidate Joe Vinson pulled ahead by 14 votes, show that many voters in the city of Pensacola who otherwise voted Republican opted for Vinson over Hofberger. A precinct-level analysis also shows Vinson could’ve secured a stronger lead, but many voters who otherwise supported Democrats skipped voting in the race, especially those in the more racially diverse precincts of District 4. Hofberger loses Pensacola Republicans in the city In the last decade of elections, the city of Pensacola has shown it’s a purple city, swinging between Republicans and Democrats , depending on the year. This year, like many purple states, Pensacola went solidly blue, with State Rep. Angie Nixon winning 53.5% in

Pensacola, FL · 3d

Pensacola News Journal

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3 Pensacola area restaurants receive major violations in inspections

Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Nov. 2-8. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, one restaurant received an administrative complaint, two restaurants received a high-priority violation and 16 restaurants received a perfect score. One restaurant receives an administrative complaint Wah Gwaan Jerk Mobile food dispensing vehicle Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 3 Follow-up inspections: Violations required further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on Nov. 5 and met inspection standards. Total violations: Four total violations, with three high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw sausage patties stored over lettuce in upright reach-in cooler. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef 49 degrees Fahrenheit,

Pensacola, FL · 2d

ssrnews.com

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A Thank You to Santa Rosa County: Together, We Chose to Invest in Our Future

On behalf of the Funding Santa Rosa’s Future committee, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the residents who took the time to learn about the half-cent Local Option Sales Tax renewal and ultimately voted FOR continuing this important investment in our community. Your support sends a clear...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 2d

Northwest Florida Daily News

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8 Okaloosa County restaurants get perfect scores in state inspections

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Okaloosa County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Okaloosa County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Okaloosa County restaurant inspection site . Which Okaloosa County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found. Freedom Dogz LLC ,

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

travellerselixir.com

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8 Old-School Florida Diners That Time Forgot

Florida has plenty of fancy restaurants, but some of its best meals are still served in diners where the coffee keeps flowing, the burgers are juicy, and the recipes haven’t changed in decades. We’re talking shiny chrome counters, worn-in booths, and roadside spots that have been feeding hungry locals...

Florida · 2d

WEAR

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Santa Rosa County readies FEMA, state reimbursements as Isaias cleanup tops $80M

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- It's now been one month since Hurricane Isaias made landfall, and Santa Rosa County is still assessing the damages. Right now, they're estimating about $80 million in cleanup and repairs to county facilities. Officials say they've made significant progress, but the storm will cost them...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 18h

WEAR

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Panhandle Ice Pier taking shape in Pace with year-round hockey rink, skating and rentals

PACE, Fla. -- A new ice rink is now taking shape in Pace. The 'Panhandle Ice Pier' will be the name of the new facility. It will include a full-size hockey rink, locker rooms, training areas, concessions, and skate rentals. Co-owner Jennifer Burkhardt says she and her husband were inspired...

Pace, FL · 2d

WEAR

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'Her courage': Pensacola woman leaves Baptist Hospital after 184 days on ECMO

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Wednesday marked an extraordinary recovery milestone for a young woman in Pensacola. 20-year old Akira Griffin is moving from Baptist Hospital to inpatient rehabilitation after spending 184 days on the ECMO advanced life-support system. The average treatment period on ECMO is about 11 days. Griffin required treatment...

Pensacola, FL · 1d

Destin Log

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Okaloosa County spots are open

Several restaurants in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Many establishments will offer traditional Thanksgiving buffets or plated dinners with turkey and sides. In addition to holiday menus, some restaurants will also serve their regular menus or offer seafood options. Prices for Thanksgiving...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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New urgent care clinic to open in Pensacola

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —The City of Pensacola is preparing for the opening of a new urgent care facility in the Gulf Coast region this week. According to a news release, the Patients First urgent care facility will open Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4441 […]

Pensacola, FL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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Okaloosa County offering up to $10,000 in housing assistance after Hurricane Isaias

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners said the county’s Housing Department is preparing disaster recovery housing assistance for those eligible after Hurricane Isaias. According to the news release, the assistance will be for eligible homeowners and households that […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

ricksblog.biz

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Childers Must Hand Over Hofberger, PNJ Texts

Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers must produce her text messages with County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger and the Pensacola News Journal to the attorney for the nonprofits suing her for payment on community grants awarded by the Board of County Commissioners. At Tuesday’s hearing, Judge William Stone issued an oral ruling...

Escambia County, FL · 2d

greatdaysoutdoors.com

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Northwest Florida Fishing Report for November 13 – 19, 2026

In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya covers nearshore blackfin and yellowfin tuna, productive whiting fishing, and November opportunities for bull redfish and reef species around Pensacola. This episode features Chris Vecsey of J&M Tackle, Justin Reed of Justin Reed Surf Fishing Charters, and Capt. Tyler Massey of Hot Spots Charters. Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report host Butch Thierry joins Joe for the conversation with Chris.

Pensacola, FL · 20h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Taking Out a 43-Inch Live Oak Could Cost a Pensacola Homeowner $6,000 Under Tree Rules the City Council First Votes On Nov. 12

Pensacola's proposed tree rules would raise the fee to remove a 40-inch-plus live oak from $75 to $1,000 and lift the homeowner cap to $5,000. First vote Nov. 12.

Pensacola, FL · 21h

getthecoast.com

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Marler Park closes for parking lot renovations, boat ramp stays open

Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island will close beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11, as parking lot renovations get underway, according to an announcement from Okaloosa County. The park will remain closed until construction is complete, the county said. While the work is underway, the playground will remain locked and the park...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d