The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved the use of the first rapid test that could detect COVID-19 in about 45 minutes. The approval was made Friday and tests will begin shipping next week. An accurate test could help reduce the pressure that the virus outbreak has put on healthcare facilities that…… MORE
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CORONAVIRUS AND CITY RESTAURANTS
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson has ordered all restaurants within city limits operate as take-out and delivery only to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Additionally, all entertainment venues, including movie theaters and bowling alleys are to close for two weeks. The mayor’s order also suspends visits to all nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult…… MORE
PENSACOLA BEACH WILL STAY OPEN
At a press conference yesterday Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender announced that Pensacola Beach will remain open but its hotels will limit themselves to 50% capacity in response to the coronavirus. Jason Nicholson, vice president of operations for Innisfree Hotels, said his company was expecting to lay off 90% of its workforce because of cancellations,…… MORE
FATAL SHOOTING BEING INVESTIGATED
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a triple shooting that happened yesterday afternoon at a home on 61st Avenue near Fairfield Drive. Three victims were found inside the home, one of whom suffered a fatal wound. Two injured persons were transported to an area hospital. Investigators say 19-year-old Caleb Gladden was taken into custody.…… MORE
PENSACOLA COLD CASE ARREST
Pensacola Police say an arrest has been made in a 35-year-old murder case. On News Year Day, 1985, the body of 23-year-old Tonya McKinley was found in an empty lot at the corner of Peacock Drive and Creighton Road, a block off Scenic Highway. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Now Police say 57-year-old…… MORE
SENIORS FOOD STORE HOURS
Publix food stores say that starting Tuesday, March 24th, they are designating Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 7 to 8 a.m., as senior shopping hours for customers age 65 and over. The policy will be in effect until further notice. Publix Pharmacy will also be open at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to serve…… MORE
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE CLOSED
Because of concerns about the Coronavirus, Northwest Florida State College will be closed to students through Sunday, March 29th. Effective March 30th, all classes and student support services will be provided via an online/virtual environment with remote operations expected for the duration of the spring semester. All campus locations will be closed to visitors.… MORE
NAVY FEDERAL AND CORONAVIRUS
Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola says an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee last worked March 14th before seeking medical treatment. Keith Hoskins, senior vice president, said employees who worked in close proximity to the affected employee are being asked to work from home. Additionally, extensive cleaning of the employee’s work area…… MORE
CORDOVA MALL CLOSED
Simon Property Group, the largest owner of shopping malls in the nation, including Cordova Mall in Pensacola, has announced it’s closing all of its malls and retail properties nationwide because of the coronavirus. The closings are expected to end March 29th. Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom, The Gap, Victoria’s Secret and Sephora, have also announced they…… MORE
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a new study shows the coronavirus can remain infectious in the air for hours and on some surfaces for up to three days. The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine said viable virus could be detected up to three hours later in the air,…… MORE
