A mobile COVID-19 testing site with no pre-screening required will be open again this week for Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents at the University of West Florida from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the SP2 parking lot on the east side of campus near the East Sports Complex. The site was opened…… MORE
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CONCEALED WEAPON APPLICATION LAWSUIT
An Okaloosa County resident has filed a lawsuit challenging the decision by state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to suspend accepting online applications for concealed-weapons permits because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was filed by Cliff Maloney, president of the group Young Americans for Liberty. As many state offices closed in March because of COVID-19,…… MORE
SEASIDE REOPENING
A phased reopening of the commercial district in the Highway 30-A community of Seaside in Walton County will begin May 29th. With the exception of its restaurants, which operated on a to-go basis, Seaside’s commercial district has been shut down since March 21st because of COVID-19. The first phase of the reopening will include a…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY BURN BAN
Because of the on-going threat from wildfires, Walton County commissioners will consider a countywide ban on outdoor burning at today’s meeting. The recent Mussett Bayou fire wildfire destroyed 34 homes and caused significant additional damage. The Florida Forest Service says an arrest in connection with the illegal outdoor burn that sparked the wildfire is likely.…… MORE
BEACHES IN NAPLES CLOSED
Officials in Naples, Florida closed the beaches Sunday because visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus. Officials said the crowds on Saturday were packed too tightly together, so they decided to close beaches until a city council meeting can be held today to discuss solutions.… MORE
MORE FLORIDA BUSINESSES REOPEN
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that barber shops, hair and nail salons will be allowed to resume business beginning today. The Governor said this would apply to all counties currently in Phase 1 of the re-opening process. The Governor also announced that the emergency order implemented in March will be extended.… MORE
PRISON WATER WELL FAILS
The Town of Century says the water well that serves the Century Correctional Institution has failed, and emergency measures are being taken to supply water to the prison. An emergency interconnect using fire hoses was made from Central Water Works fire hydrants on Tedder Road and is supplying adequate water to the prison. Tedder Road…… MORE
CHILD ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says a two-year old child was accidentally shot Friday night. Investigators say the toddler was shot when the gun went off while the owner was cleaning it in a home near Binnacle Place and Marlinspike Drive off Gulf Beach Highway. The child was shot in the hip, but is expected…… MORE
TAX COLLECTOR OFFICES REOPEN
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said all offices will be open beginning today, but with limited access and services for Escambia County residents only. Customers will be pre-screened prior to entering the building and only the customer directly involved in the transaction will be admitted. Citizens are encouraged to visit the “What Do I…… MORE
FIVE MILE SWAMP FIRE
The Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County that has burned over 2,200 acres is now considered 65% contained. Evacuation orders have been lifted and law enforcement checkpoints on Garcon Point Road were removed Saturday night. The fire started as a prescribed burn on private property on May 4th, but got out of control.…… MORE
