With the school year officially over dozens of meal distributions sites at schools across Escambia County have also closed. The Escambia County School District Food Service Department served over 180,000 breakfasts and lunches since March 23rd. However, the West Florida Public Libraries will continue to serve meals Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…… MORE
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WALTON COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED
Because of the recent rainfall Walton County Commissioners have ended the county’s ban on outdoor burning activities which has been in place for two weeks. The ban was implemented after the Mussett Bayou wildfire burned more than 300 acres in South Walton County, destroyed 30 homes and damaging two dozen other dwellings. That fire was…… MORE
NEW FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filled two vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. The two new justices are 42-year-old Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Renatha Francis, who was born in Jamaica, the first black to serve on the court since Justice Peggy Quince retired in January 2019 and John Couriel, a Miami lawyer, also a…… MORE
FLORIDA GAS PRICES INCREASING
Florida gas prices are beginning to increase. Drivers paid an average of $1.88 per gallon on Memorial Day, 77 cents less than last year and the lowest Memorial Day gas price in 17 years. With more Floridians on the road, pump prices are beginning to climb although gasoline demand in Florida is still down about…… MORE
MISSING SWIMMERS SEARCH CONTINUES
The search continues for two missing swimmers at Orange Beach in Alabama. Orange Beach Police say a 28-year-old woman from Chalmette, Louisiana was found floating face-down in the water near Perdido Pass and was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where she is said to be in critical condition. 28-year-old Ryan Guy, and 22-year-old…… MORE
RIP CURRENT RISK
Our area will be under a high risk for rip currents over the next several days because of windy conditions. Red Flags may be flying, which means swimmers will be at risk and should stay out of the Gulf. When Yellow Flags are flying, they indicate the need for extra caution. While flags are posted…… MORE
PERDIDO KEY PARKING
Escambia County officials are warning visitors to Perdido Key to be careful where they park because they could be ticketed or have their vehicle towed. There is a County ordinance prohibiting parking along Perdido Key Drive or on private property and no-parking signs are usually posted. There is free parking in designated lots, which are…… MORE
102-YEAR-OLD PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR
Frank Emond (“EE-Men”) is a Pearl Harbor survivor who was on board the U.S.S. Pennsylvania when the Japanese attack began. The retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer was a musician in the ship’s band when the bombing started. His battleship was in drydock and suffered damage and casualties. This past Sunday a drive-by birthday party was…… MORE
DESTIN WATER RESCUES
The Okaloosa County Sheriff Office says at least 11 people were rescued over the weekend from the waters near Crab Island and the Destin East Pass by law enforcement officers and citizens. Strong currents from the outgoing tide in the Destin Pass and Crab Island caused several people to get into difficulty Saturday and Sunday.…… MORE
HOUSE FIRE DEEMED SUSPICIOUS
A residential fire in the Driftwood Estates area of Santa Rosa Beach in South Walton County is being called “suspicious” by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters responded to the fire at 301 East Shipwreck Road around 2pm. The occupant of the rental home was taken in for medical evaluation and questioning. The owners of…… MORE
