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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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Lovely Garden Roots

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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

Niceville.com

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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

Main Street Dollars

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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

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

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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

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BUILDING SKILLS, BREAKING BARRIERS: THREE FEMALE INMATES GRADUATE FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

Three women at the Walton County Jail are breaking barriers and building skills that could open doors to new opportunities after incarceration. On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, three female inmates graduated from the jail’s Heavy Equipment Program, marking an important milestone in their efforts to prepare for life beyond bars.

Walton County, FL · 2d

Panama City News Herald

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New wine bar opens in Inlet Beach

Obscure Wine Co., a well-known wine bar, recently held its grand opening ceremony with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. “Congratulations to Obscure Wine Company on their Grand Opening,” the chamber’s Facebook post said. “This sommelier-owned wine bar offers a curated selection of organic, sustainable, and additive-free wines, along with delicious bites, artisan meats and cheeses, wine cocktails, and wine dinners. “From happy hour to private parties, Obscure Wine Company is creating a special space for connection, conversation, and unforgettable moments over a glass of wine.” The Wine Bar was founded by Wellie Liao, who grew up in the hospitality industry. “Wellie is a sommelier with credentials through the Court of Master Sommeliers America, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, 3iC Italian Wine Specialist, Certification in Winemaking & Viticulture from University of California, Davis,” The Obscure Wine Bar website says. “With her knowledge, Wellie hopes to share her love of the beautiful wine regions & the hard working people that make the gorgeous wines we get to enjoy. Telling their personal stories of back-breaking work & devoted passion, one glass at a time.” Aldi: Aldi announces a new location is opening in Panama City Beach The wine bar is located

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

getthecoast.com

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Round 1 predictions: Choctaw, South Walton and Walton picked to move on

It’s regional quarterfinal time for area high school football, and here’s the full schedule for Friday, Nov. 13:. Now, here are my predictions. I went 4-1 last week and am 58-28 on the year overall. Choctaw 21, Mosley 14. The Indians’ offense is performing at a much higher...

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 23h

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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HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Coastal Realty Services’ Tyler Capelotti balances school drop-offs, client coffees and three new conversations a day

Tyler Capelotti is out of bed by 6 a.m. every day, never later. He packs lunches for his daughters, gets them out the door and drops them off at Elliott Point. Four days a week, that drop-off is the one block on his calendar he won’t move. Capelotti moved...

Fort Walton Beach, 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

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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital unveils Veterans Wall, receives Veterans Safe Place designation

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital honored veterans during a Veterans Day celebration Wednesday, unveiling a new Veterans Wall and receiving a Veterans Safe Place designation certificate from Fire Watch. Hospital leadership, veteran colleagues, community veterans, team members and invited guests attended the event, which recognized the service and continued contributions...

Destin, FL · 1d