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Escambia County to get nearly $20 million in opioid settlement money. How it will be spent
Escambia County is expected to get about $19.5 million from opioid litigation settlements over the next 18 years. That is the tentative amount awarded to the area after settlements with pharmaceutical distributors, companies and pharmacies that were sued for their role in contributing to the opioid crisis. The money is...
Mayor asks for JUST Pensacola to advocate for zoning changes to boost affordable housing
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is expecting pushback to reforms to the city's land development code, which will likely include changes that will make it easier to build affordable rental housing in the city. "As we start talking about land development code, that's going to be a difficult conversation in this community," Reeves said....
Caught on fishing hooks, five rescued sea turtles are returned to Gulf of Mexico
They were just looking for a bite to eat when they accidentally got hooked. Now five endangered sea turtles, inadvertently caught by fishermen off local fishing piers, have been rehabilitated and are back in the Gulf of Mexico looking for their next meal. The animals, a mix of green and loggerhead sea turtles...
One person dead after Pensacola Beach drowning
PENSACOLA, Ala. (WALA) - The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a drowning call at Pensacola Beach near North Galvez Court. First responders were able to reach the victim, but CPR efforts were unsuccessful and the victim was declared deceased, according to officials. We are told that...
Pensacola Vietnamese restaurant receives administrative complaint over dead roaches in kitchen
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of May 6-12. 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...
Track power outages in Escambia, Santa Rosa as more storms pass by
Days after getting hit with a line of severe thunderstorms that took down trees, damaged buildings and knocked out power for residents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, more storms are sweeping through the area causing a risk of flooding. As of 3:40 p.m., Escambia River Electric Cooperative's outage map for the...
Escambia County students honored for ‘their resilience in the face of adversity’
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Fifty-four Escambia County students were recognized on Monday for overcoming extreme hardships. Cox Communications and the Escambia County Council on PTAs/PTSAs hosted Monday their annual Cox Inspiration Hero Awards and EECPTAs/PTSAs Students of the Year Awards. The ceremony was held at the University of West Florida Conference Center. CEREMONY LOCATION: […]
Watch radar as line of severe storms move through Pensacola
Several weather watches and warnings are in effect across several counties in Florida's Panhandle as severe storms move through the area. The Pensacola area is under a level 3 of 5 severe weather risk today. While a line of severe thunderstorms has moved through, rain is expected to continue for much of the day, with flooding being the primary threat but damaging winds possible.
Prevost crowned Ms. Atmore Nursing Center 2024
Cheryl Prevost was crowned Ms. Atmore Nursing Center 2024 during a pageant earlier tonight at the center. Six contestants competed in the annual pageant, which featured interviews and entertainment while the judges deliberated. Prevost also won best hair during the pageant. Jeanette Byrd won best smile; Peggy Tarver finished as the first runner up and […] The post Prevost crowned Ms. Atmore Nursing Center 2024 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Lakeview Center receives $25,000 and the Sapphire Award from the Florida Blue Foundation
Lakeview Center recently received the Sapphire Award along with $25,000 from the Florida Blue Foundation. The foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue, presented the 2024 Sapphire Awards during its annual two-day Community Health Symposium. This year’s event focused on local solutions designed to address critical health issues affecting Floridians and attracted 700 people from the health care, government, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. The event featured national and statewide speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on improving health at the community level.
Bidder for OLF 8 property previously awarded $40 million in Escambia County contracts
The latest bidder for the property known as Navy Outlying Field 8, or OLF 8, in Beulah has been awarded $40 million in Escambia County contracts since 2010. In April, Moorehead Law Group submitted a letter-of-intent to Escambia Commission Chair Steven Barry on behalf of Pensacola businessmen Cliff Mowe and Ryan Chavers. They’re...
Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday
UPDATE: The following story was updated to include potential rainfall amounts from Monday to Tuesday. A flood watch has been issued for Atmore from the morning of May 13 through the afternoon of May 14, according to the National Weather Service. According to forecasters, there is a 90 percent coverage chance for showers Monday, and […] The post Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Atmore woman arrested on drug possession charges
An Atmore woman was arrested May 3 on possession of drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Kayla Woods, 29, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said on the day of the arrest […] The post Atmore woman arrested on drug possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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