Escambia County’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated because of the coronavirus. Eric Gilmore, Escambia County emergency manager, said the County received its first shipment of needed medical supplies that are coming in from the state of Florida and federal government. Those supplies were distributed to local first responders and hospitals. The shipment included about…… MORE
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PENSACOLA MAYOR GIVES UP HIS SALARY
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson announced he is giving up his $100,000 a year salary during the coronavirus pandemic. He is directing his salary go to the city’s sanitation department and Pensacola Energy to help people who will have trouble paying bills because of the economic impact of the virus. Robinson said the economy is taking…… MORE
BLUE ANGELS CANCEL MORE AIR SHOW
The Blue Angels have now cancelled all air shows through May 17th to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. The team’s practice schedule has yet to be determined. The now-canceled shows include two previously planned shows in Florida at MacDill Air Force Base on March 28-29 and in Vero Beach on April 25-26. The show…… MORE
NO FLORIDA “STAY-AT-HOME” ORDER YET
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he is not yet imposing a “stay-at-home” order in the Sunshine State. Ohio, Louisiana and Delaware all issued stay-at-home orders Sunday, mirroring actions already taken by California, New York, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey. DeSantis said the state has seen a large number of New Yorkers flying in since their…… MORE
NO CASH FOR FLORIDA TOLLS
The Florida Department of Transportation says because of the coronavirus toll collectors have temporarily stopped accepting cash to pay tolls at FDOT-operated roads and bridges, including the Mid-Bay Bridge here in Northwest Florida. Tolls still are required, but they are being collected through an electronic process. Customers can still utilize the “Exact Coin Lanes” where…… MORE
PENSACOLA BEACHES CLOSED
Escambia County issued an emergency order Friday afternoon closing all public access beaches in the county. The order will remain in place through April 2nd and closes the sandy portion of Quietwater Beach, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. However, people are not prohibited from going to the beach for a scenic drive or food pick-up.…… MORE
FOUND BODY IDENTIFIED
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department says the body found on the side of Highway 90 Tuesday afternoon has been identified as an 11-year-old boy reported missing from Colorado. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado says Gannon Stauch was reported missing January 27th. A road construction worker discovered his body around…… MORE
HURLBURT FIELD FATAL TRAINING ACCIDENT
The Air Force says a Special Tactics airman with the Hurlburt Field-based 24th Special Operations Wing was found dead Thursday afternoon after going missing during a training swim at the Naval Support Activity in Panama City. The body of Airman First Class Keigan Baker was discovered at about 4:30 p.m., Baker – a combat controller…… MORE
FLORIDA RESTAURANTS TAKE-OUT ONLY
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday ordering all restaurants and food establishments within the state to suspend on-premises food and alcohol consumption. However, restaurants may still provide delivery and take-out services. The order will allow a specially licensed food service establishment to sell package sales of alcohol for delivery or take-out. Proper…… MORE
FLORIDA CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED
The Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have closed all recreational facilities and campgrounds for the next 60 days. This includes picnic areas, swimming areas, and other developed recreation sites. Hiking trails, bike trails, equestrian trails, and boat ramps will remain open for individual use, but users may…… MORE
