Voter turnout for the Presidential Primary in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties was less than the 2016 primary. Turnout in Escambia County was down by almost 18% with just 31.11% of registered voters participating. Turnout in Santa Rosa County was down by 26% Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford said he thought concerns…… MORE
Category Archives: Uncategorized
NICEVILLE AND CORONAVIRUS
Because of concerns about the coronavirus the City of Niceville has decided to close the Children’s Park, Community Center, library, senior center and youth center to the public until further notice. The building inspection office is also closed with employees working from home. The recreation complex on Campbell Drive as was the Twin Oaks Soccer…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY CORONAVIRUS CASE
Walton County has its first positive case of coronavirus. The Walton County Department of Health Walton received confirmation of a positive test for COVID-19. Okaloosa County has recorded its third case of coronavirus, according to the Florida Department of Health.… MORE
DRIVE-THRU CORONAVIRUS TESTING
The first mobile-testing unit for coronavirus cases in Pensacola will open today at Ascension Sacred Heart. The drive -thru facility will enable people who are suspected to have COVID-19 to get a nasal swab test, but patients will first have to contact their primary care physicians and be pre-screened over the phone before being directed…… MORE
MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY SEASON CANCELLED
The Southern Professional Hockey League has announced their 2019-20 hockey season is over. The Board of Governors voted unanimously to cancel the remainder of its season after suspended it indefinitely on Thursday in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The League said in addition to individual health risks facing players, coaches and other employees, the…… MORE
JURY TRIALS CANCELLED
The Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court says all criminal and civil jury trails in Florida have been temporarily suspended in the interest of public health because of the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Justice Charles Canady said the suspension would last through at least March 27th although ocal judges are authorized to conduct non-jury proceedings…… MORE
NO PRISON VISITATION
The Florida Department of Corrections has suspended visitations at all correctional institutions across the state. Although there have been no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 at this time Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch said all necessary precautions are being taken to minimize the potential risk to the inmate population and staff. The…… MORE
WIND CREEK CASINO CLOSING
Wind Creek Casino has announced all properties in Alabama will be closed for two weeks due to the coronavirus. The announcement came after it was learned a person that visited the Wind Creek Resort in Wetumpka during the third week of February had tested positive for COVID-19. Wind Creek said they will continue paying…… MORE
PROPOSED FLORIDA BUDGET
A 92 billion-dollar state budget was finalized Saturday. It includes Governor Ron DeSantis’ teacher pay goal and adds 300 million dollars to deal with the spreading coronavirus. Lawmakers are now set to vote on the budget and end the extended 2020 legislative session next week, probably Thursday. 500 million dollars is designated for raising base…… MORE
CITY AND COUNTY RESPONSE TO CARONAVIRUS
Officials with the city of Pensacola and Escambia County are awaiting further guidance from the Florida Department of Health about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. So far, no cases of COVID-19 have been found in Escambia County. Starting Monday, March 16th all publicly-permitted events with 500 or more people are cancelled. This only applies…… MORE
