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Amendment 3 Hands Escambia a $38 Million Hole, Cuts Will Be Painful

The Commission Couldn’t Agree on $1 Million for FY 2026-27. Voters approved the property tax cut. Now five commissioners—who spent the summer fighting over interns, office furniture and a $5,000 veterans grant—have to find cuts nearly 40 times larger than anything they could agree on in September.

Escambia County, FL · 3d
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Local nonprofits are helping to restore tree canopy after Hurricane Isaias

After Hurricane Isaias slammed the Panhandle last month, it took countless trees in the area. Two local nonprofits are working to assess and help restore the tree canopy. Mary Gutierrez, executive director of Earth Ethics, launched the Panhandle Tree Replacement Project shortly after Isaias. “A lot of friends were talking...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d
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Pensacola begins budget cuts across all 18 city departments as leaders plan next steps

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola is faced with the reality of making deep cuts to all 18 city departments after Amendment 3 passed. It was the first thing Mayor D.C. Reeves spoke about Tuesday morning at his weekly news conference. He says the city will collect $4.2 million...

Pensacola, FL · 2d
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A Baby Under 12 Weeks With a 100.4-Degree Temperature Needs Immediate Care, a Pensacola Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Says in Her Thanksgiving Newborn Guide

A Pensacola pediatric nurse practitioner says a baby under 12 weeks with a 100.4-degree fever needs medical evaluation right away, in a holiday newborn guide. The post A Baby Under 12 Weeks With a 100.4-Degree Temperature Needs Immediate Care, a Pensacola Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Says in Her Thanksgiving Newborn Guide appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias must apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by Dec. 28

Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias have until Dec. 28, 2026 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce announced the federal-state program for the counties of Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington. The aid covers weeks of lost work beginning Oct. 11, 2026. Disaster […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 6d

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SS United States reef expected to boost Okaloosa County economy

The SS United States is now the world’s largest artificial reef, and the ship is already drawing attention from divers around the world.

Okaloosa County, FL · 16h

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Bands on the Bayou sets date for 2026 concert series finale

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 11, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The final show of the Bands on the Bayou, originally scheduled for October, has been rescheduled. According to a news release, Cowboy Park will perform Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E. […]

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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Eglin FCU donates $50,000 for Hurricane Isaias recovery

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated $50,000 to two United Way organizations to help families and communities across Northwest Florida recover from Hurricane Isaias. The credit union announced donations of $25,000 each to United Way Emerald Coast and United Way of West Florida. United Way Emerald Coast will direct its funding toward recovery efforts in Okaloosa and Walton counties, while United Way of West Florida will use its donation specifically to assist residents of Santa Rosa County, which experienced some of the region’s most extensive storm damage. “We are so grateful that Eglin Federal Credit Union, a long-time partner of local United Ways, is providing this assistance during this difficult time for our community members,” said United Way Emerald Coast President and CEO Kelly Jasen. “Hardworking families can struggle to make ends meet even during the best of times, and this disaster has only increased the challenges many are facing. As our neighbors begin the road to recovery, this donation will help provide critical support where it is needed most.” The donations will help address immediate and long-term needs resulting from Hurricane Isaias, including housing assistance, essential household expenses, and other recovery-related services. United Way

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

WKRG News 5

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Okaloosa County expects SS United States to become prominent diving destination

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The massive ship, SS United States, sailed on waters around the world for decades.  On Tuesday, it’s taken its last trip to Destin, Florida, roughly 22 miles off of Destin’s coast, where it will be deployed 180 feet in the Gulf. “We decided to put together, about five years ago, […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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Local Pulse Weekend Top 10

Grab your calendar, it’s time to plan your weekend! 🎉🍖🏀 And it’s bringing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our community. From delicious barbecue and college soccer to a downtown 5K, live music, basketball, and a brand-new family entertainment destination, there is plenty to keep the family busy.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 3d

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These 8 Family-Owned Italian Restaurants In Florida Stand Out For Their Lasting Appeal

One Florida trattoria lists a dessert called Grandma Cake right on its menu. No fancy name, no clever twist, just Grandma. That detail stuck with me. Another spot on this list puts a person’s name on its red sauce. One more does the same with its mini cannoli. Yes,...

Florida · 1d

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City, Habitat Break Ground on Nine Affordable Homes

The city’s first multi-unit community land trust development gets a name that nods to the site’s history: Legacy at Malcolm Yonge. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity broke ground Tuesday, Nov. 10, on nine affordable homes at 925 E. Jackson St., the site of the former Malcolm Yonge Gym. The homes will be built under a community land trust model designed to keep them affordable for generations, not just for the first families who move in.

Pensacola, FL · 22h

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Pensacola marks Veterans Day at 11th hour with parade, ceremony and WWII flyover

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Today, we honor all who have served our nation in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Every year, the Northwest Florida community comes out full force to honor the people who have fought to keep us free. In Pensacola, veterans and...

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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Spilling the Beans: Cafes Around Pensacola That You Will Love

Around Pensacola, there are plenty of local cafes that offer tasty treats, delicious drinks, and a great place to relax or study. Whether you’re searching for a quiet study corner, a sweet treat after school, or a fun hangout spot for you and your friends, these local cafés are worth checking out!

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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With state bills stalled and SNAP out of reach, Florida students lean on campus pantries

Eleanor Ferrier of Pensacola has reached out to strangers on Reddit for help getting food. The 20-year-old music education senior at Florida A&M University frequents the school’s pantry twice a month, but her 30-minute electric-bike commute to campus doesn’t always go smoothly. In early August, when heavy rain...

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Pensacola leaders debate next steps for former Gibson School amid $6.2M repair estimate

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola leaders are weighing the future of the former Gibson School on Cervantes Street, as the price tag to save it is significant. The city bought the property last year as part of an effort to preserve the historic building. A new estimate shows it would cost...

Pensacola, FL · 20h

FloridaDaily

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America at the Helm – An 11th-Hour Appeal to Save What a Nation Once Built

Today, on Veterans Day, Americans will raise the flag to honor those who served. That same day, Okaloosa County plans to deliberately sink what World War II veterans helped build. Before America could reach for the stars, we first crossed oceans and dared to dream of what others declared impossible.

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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First 200 Customers at ALDI Cantonment Grand Opening to Receive Gift Cards

Cantonment residents will soon have another option for saving on their weekly grocery bill. ALDI is opening its newly converted store at 1550 S. Highway 29, bringing its value-focused shopping experience, exclusive products, and streamlined store format to the community. The community is invited to celebrate the opening during a...

Cantonment, FL · 3d

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Reeves: Birdon Term Sheet Headed to Triumph

The mayor says the city has studied noise on the Birdon project more than “the history of the city combined” and wants a private partner to save the historic school. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said Tuesday that he wants to send the Birdon term sheet to Triumph Gulf Coast this week. City and Birdon leaders were set to spend Tuesday afternoon behind closed doors working through lease details.

Pensacola, FL · 2d