Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady has temporarily limited court-ordered family visitation in child-protective cases because of concerns about the coronavirus. The decision involves children who are under the supervision of the state Department of Children and Families and visits by their parents, siblings or other people. Through April 17th such visits will be…… MORE
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ALABAMA SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said Alabama schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. State School Superintendent Eric Mackey said parents should prepare for students to finish the school year through distance learning. Alabama’s public and private schools have been closed since March 19 to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Governor…… MORE
NAVY FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE
Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola says an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This positive result is different from the presumptive positive announced last week. That patient was cleared after additional testing. Navy Federal said they will continue to work with public health agencies and follow their guidance to minimize further impact of COVID-19.… MORE
PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE EXTENDED
The State Department of Revenue has extended the final due date for 2019 property tax payments until April 15th because of the COVID-19 outbreak. That means taxes paid by April 15th for the 2019 tax year will be considered paid on time. Property tax is normally due by March 31st. Jim Zingale, executive director of…… MORE
GULF BREEZE DAY CARE CARONAVIRUS CASE
The Seaside Child Development Day Care Center in Gulf Breese has reported a case of COVID-19 in a 7-month-old infant. Lisa Gladwell, the owner, said a parent told her Tuesday night that their child had tested positive for the illness. Families of the 45 children who use the day care were notified. The day care…… MORE
BEACH TOLLS NOW ELECTRONIC
The new all-electronic tolling system on Bob Sikes Bridge to Pensacola Beach has been in effect for a week. The toll remains at one dollar, but cash and coins are no longer accepted and all tolls are collected electronically. Motorists can use Sun Pass, other transponders, or be billed using the Toll-by-Plate system. Toll-by-Plate customers…… MORE
MURDER-SUICIDE INVESTIGATION
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred yesterday afternoon at home in the Crescent Lake area near East Shore Drive and West Michigan Avenue about 1:40 p.m. The couple was said to be elderly with health issues. Additional details were not released and the investigation is continuing.… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SHERIFF E-REPORT SYSTEM
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s launched a system that allows citizens to go online and file their own reports for petty crimes. The Sheriff’s Office says emergencies should still be reported to 911. By eliminating smaller crimes from their workloads, deputies can remain on the road, respond to more significant emergencies and avoid excessive exposure…… MORE
FOUND BODY
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an infant. Around 7:30 a.m., workers found the body in a truck in a parking lot on the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island near the Crab Trap restaurant. The death is being investigated as a domestic violence-related homicide and attempted suicide. The infant’s mother is undergoing…… MORE
UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
If a Floridian’s employment has been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19, they may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance. That could include those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency – Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due…… MORE
