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Escambia County school grades are in. See how your school scored.
Editor's Note This story has been updated to reflect the grades of 53 schools evaluated within the Escambia County Public Schools district. Escambia County Public Schools maintained a district-wide grade of "B" for the 2023-2024 school year. ...
Escambia County Public Schools' 2025 Teacher of the Year receives state leadership award
Pine Meadow Elementary School teacher Cassi McGee has not only captured the eye of Escambia County after being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year, she has caught the attention of the state of Florida. During the 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year Gala this week, McGee was presented with the 2024 Outstanding...
Perdido Key Celebrates Multi-Use Path
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, county staff and the Perdido Key community celebrated the completion of the Perdido Key Multi-Use Path with a ribbon cutting, Tuesday, July 23, highlighting this exciting new recreational amenity in District 1. The 8-foot-wide paved path runs along the north side of Perdido...
Battle of the bills: Clerk, commissioner at odds over cost of county work on private lot
Escambia County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Pam Childers says Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May owes more to the county for hauling tree debris off his private property and disposing of it than he was originally billed. After reviewing additional information in the grand jury’s report of the county conducted clean-up of...
$18-$20 Million Refund: Pensacola Energy Customers to Receive Compensation for Illegal Franchise Fees
A judge has ordered the City of Pensacola to refund $18-$20 million to Pensacola Energy customers due to illegal franchise fees. Pensacola Energy Customers to Receive Millions in Refunds After Judge Rules City’s Fees Unfair In a major ruling, Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Jan Shackelford has ordered the City of Pensacola to return between […]
Escambia County schools show best improvement in over a decade
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia County schools are celebrating their grades just released by the state. Each school was scored with a new rating system. The state increased its standards, making it harder for schools to get higher grades. Escambia says they're happy with the results. They...
Party in the Park on Saturday
The City of Pensacola is hosting the inaugural “Party in the Park,” a two–day event in Hollice T. Williams Park to promote community engagement in the development of the Hollice T. Williams Equitable Development Framework Plan (Equity Plan) and kick off the park design process. Rachel Bennett discusses the details.
Write-in candidates in Escambia Commission District 1 race have ties to Jeff Bergosh
Three of the four candidates running in the Escambia County Commissioner District 1 race have close ties to incumbent Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and their presence in the race could split the vote in his favor. Bergosh has never won a majority of votes in the GOP primary for County Commission. Because there is...
Official statement from district on grades
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released district and school grades today, and Escambia County Public Schools has maintained a grade of ‘B,’ despite rising state standards. Along with the new higher scale scores adopted last year for reaching proficiency on each exam, the state has raised the...
Pensacola considers raising storm water fees to fund pollution cleanup
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Storm water fees could be going up for city of Pensacola residents. The city announced Thursday that it's holding a public meeting before they vote on the increase in August. Small homes would go from just over $35 a year to $50 a year. Medium sized homes...
Florida Couple Facing $47K In Home Repairs After Man Poses As A Contractor
A Florida couple is facing $47,000 in home repairs after a man posed as a contractor. Clearly, he puts the “con” in “contractor.”. The incident happened at the couple’s home in Milton, Florida. A 34-year-old Gadsden County man is believed to the suspect in this crazy story. Can you imagine trying to pose as a contractor? Who is this guy, George Costanza, pretending to be an architect?
Bands on the Bayou Featuring Cowboy Park this Saturday
Prepare for a spectacular evening of music, community, and fun as the highly anticipated Bands on the Bayou returns to Bayview Park in Pensacola’s East Hill neighborhood on Saturday, July 27, 2024. This family-friendly event, set against the beautiful backdrop of Bayou Texar, promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages.
Daily Outtakes: Childers sends May a new, higher invoice
Yesterday, County Clerk Pam Childers sent Commissioner Lumon May a new invoice for yard debris, claiming she based it on the grand jury report. This is odd since she had the grand jury report in her possession when she mailed the first invoice on July 9. She even attested with...
Escambia schools district buys land for new school in growing Beulah area
Escambia County Public Schools is planning to build a new school about a third of a mile away from Beulah Elementary School. “It will take us about six months to go through all the preliminaries after purchasing that property, and then you got to design and plan. So, it's not something that's going...
AT&T construction to impact some Pensacola drivers
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Some drivers around Pensacola will soon experience temporary lane shifts as AT&T performs construction in the area, according to city officials. The City of Pensacola issued a traffic advisory for August 1 through October 31. During that timeframe, officials said commuters in the 3100 block of New Hope Road will experience […]
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