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Prison construction to move forward in county

An announcement last Thursday by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey confirms the planned construction for a new prison facility in Escambia County. That statement came following a vote by the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA)in a meeting of the group. Ivey said the ACIFA approved three resolutions, including the contract...

Escambia County, AL · 3d

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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

Florida · 1d

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Results coming in for Alabama sheriff races

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents in four counties headed to the polls Tuesday where they voted for, among other races, a new sheriff. Some other counties had races where there was no challenger. Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, and Lee counties are selecting new top law enforcement officers. COVINGTON. Incumbent Sheriff Blake...

Alabama · 3d

Atmore Advance

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Execution carried out for Alabama death row inmate Thursday

An Alabama death row inmate was executed by lethal injection on Nov. 5 at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility just outside of Atmore, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. According to a release, Michael S. Taylor was pronounced deceased by a physician at 6:10 p.m. ADOC officials said...

Atmore, AL · 14h

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Okaloosa County sets date for historic SS United States sinking

The SS United States spent just 17 years carrying passengers across the Atlantic. It’s been out of service for more than half a century. Now, Okaloosa County is preparing to sink the 990-foot ocean liner about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. The sinking is scheduled for Nov. 12, weather permitting.

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

Pensacola News Journal

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States . The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements. The foundation filed suit Nov. 3 and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Nov. 4 in the Northern District of Florida. Okaloosa County plans to tow the 990-foot ocean liner from Mobile , Alabama, on Nov. 9 and sink it Nov. 12 approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin and 29 miles from Pensacola. The plan is to sink the vessel to create the world's largest artificial reef . The ship's proximity to the USS Oriskany, another major artificial reef off Pensacola and currently the world’s largest, is intended to make Northwest Florida a leading destination for recreational divers. In a news release announcing its lawsuit to stop the sinking of the ship, the SS United States Preservation

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

Florida · 3d

WKRG News 5

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I-10 in Santa Rosa County closed following overturned dump truck

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of I-10 in Santa Rosa County is closed after a dump truck rolled, blocking the lanes. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the crash happened around 12:30 Tuesday, spilling asphalt. Traffic is being […]

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d

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'Keep it separate': Escambia County warns mixed storm debris piles could delay pickup

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is sounding the alarm saying they are running into some issues clearing debris from Hurricane Isaias. The problem is some people are putting all the debris into one pile. Right now, haulers are crisscrossing the county. But they can't haul away debris that's been...

Escambia County, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Santa Rosa voters overwhelmingly pass school referendum

Santa Rosa County District Schools can count on funding from half-cent sales tax revenue after voters supported a 10-year renewal of the tax on Tuesday. Voters passed the referendum by a vote of 48,692 (67.4%) in favor and 23,509 (32.6%) against, according to unofficial results. The tax will begin Jan. 1, 2029, and end Dec. 31, 2038. Over that period, the tax is expected to generate an estimated $160 million for capital outlay projects. Who won Escambia, Santa Rosa races? Latest Florida election results Past half-cent sales tax revenue has helped build new Santa Rosa County public school s and repair existing buildings. First approved in 1997, the Local Option Sales Tax currently accounts for more than one-third of the Santa Rosa County District Schools' capital outlay budget, said Karen Barber, superintendent of Santa Rosa schools. In addition to new schools and repairs, funds can also be used for land acquisition and improvements and upgrading and equipping schools with technology. Recently, the school district used $42 million in half-cent sales tax revenue to help fund the newly opened $117 million Soundside High School. The school was the first high school built in Santa Rosa County in over 30 years. Another

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d

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Baldwin County Boss Babes brings Holiday Market back to Robertsdale

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Boss Babes is hosting its 9th Annual Holiday Market in Robertsdale. According to a news release, the Holiday Market will be on Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baldwin County Coliseum […]

Robertsdale, AL · 3d

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Baldwin County Jail launches IGNITE program for inmate education and job training

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - A new program at the Baldwin County Jail aims to help inmates build a better future before they return to the community. The program is called IGNITE. It focuses on education, job training and personal development. What IGNITE offers. IGNITE stands for Inmate Growth Naturally...

Baldwin County, AL · 2d

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Ben McGough takes the reins as Second Circuit district attorney

LUVURNE, Ala. (WSFA) - Ben McGough has been sworn in as district attorney for Alabama’s Second Judicial Circuit, taking over an office that prosecutes cases in Butler, Crenshaw and Lowndes counties. McGough succeeds Charlotte Tesmer, who retired, marking the first change in the circuit’s district attorney in more than...

Lowndes County, AL · 3h

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Takeaways from Election Night in the Panhandle

The 2026 election season came to an end Tuesday night. Here are some takeaways from state and local races. Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties all reported more than 50% turnout. Okaloosa has a 52.65% turnout compared to 56.36% in the 2022 midterm election, Santa Rosa had a 51.43% compared to 52.06%, and Escambia saw an increase with 56.14% turnout compared to 51.8% in 2022.

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

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Multi-agency resource centers opening in the Panhandle

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is opening Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) with federal support in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, and Walton counties to provide one-on-one help for Floridians affected by Hurricane Isaias. The MARCs in Escambia and Holmes counties open on November 5, and Bay, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties open on November 6.

Escambia County, FL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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ALDOT seeks public input on Highway 31 improvements in Baldwin County

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed Highway 31 project in Baldwin County. The proposal would affect the area of U.S. 31 at US 90/98 and State Route 225. According to an ALDOT news release, a public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, from […]

Baldwin County, AL · 15h

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Santa Rosa County plans Veterans Day events, closures

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — This Veterans Day, Santa Rosa County will celebrate with two events, but will close most offices. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, both events will be on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. A Veterans Day Ceremony and wreath-laying will take place at...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d

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Clerk's office returns $2M to Santa Rosa County as Amendment 3 budget hit looms

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County officials are bracing for major budget impacts after Florida voters this week approved Amendment 3 to the state constitution, a change expected to lower property taxes for homeowners with homestead exemptions. Local governments across the state have been sounding the alarm for...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1d

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Three Baldwin County Commissioners Recognized as Their Terms Come to an End

Gruber, Ball and McKenzie leave a lasting impact on Baldwin County. Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is honoring three longtime commissioners as they conclude their time in public office. Commissioners Charles "Skip" Gruber, Jeb Ball, and Matt McKenzie are being recognized for their years of dedication and service to the county and its residents. Each has devoted significant time to addressing community needs and guiding the county through years of change. Their contributions have been credited with shaping Baldwin County's direction and future.

Baldwin County, AL · 21h

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Tuberville outlines Mobile-area priorities after governor win

Tuberville outlines Mobile-area priorities after governor win.

Mobile, AL · 2d