The Escambia County School District is suspending school-sponsored, out-of-state travel for students and employees because of the coronavirus. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said that effective immediately, all out-of-state travel is suspended for the remainder of the school year. All in-state student and staff travel is suspended for the next 30 days, as are all student field…… MORE
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CHER CONCERT CANCELLED
Cher’s upcoming concert in Pensacola has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus. She was schedled to perform at the Pensacola Bay Center on March 22nd. The rescheduled show in Pensacola will take place September 10th. Tickets for the original show will be honored for the new date, and no action is needed if…… MORE
AGGIE CLASSIC CANCELLED
The Tate High Aggie Classic baseball tournament scheduled for next week has been canceled due the coronavirus travel restrictions. Tate Principal Rick Shackle said it is a complete cancellation; there will not be a s local-only version of the tournament. Host locations for the 2020 Aggie Classic included Escambia and Santa Rosa county schools.… MORE
SENATOR SCOTT SELF-QUARANTINES
Senator Rick Scott says he is going into self-quarantine after he may have had contact with a Brazilian delegation member who has tested positive for coronavirus. Scott said he did not believe he interacted with the infected person, but was in the same room. Scott said he felt fine and not experiencing any symptoms. His…… MORE
SPORTS AND THE CORONAVIRUS
Major League Baseball announced Thursday that it is halting spring training games and will delay Opening Day by at least two weeks due to the outbreak of coronavirus. Minor League Baseball will delay the start of the 2020 Season, which will impact the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The regular season was scheduled to begin on March…… MORE
CORONAVIRUS AND FLORIDA UNIVERSITIES
The Florida Board of Governors has instructed that all university students currently on spring break – including students at the University of West Florida – will not to return to campus for at least two weeks after spring break. The board said universities not on spring break should begin to transition to online classes as…… MORE
CORONAVIRUS NOW OFFICIALLY A PANDEMIC
The World Health Organization says the spread of the coronavirus across more than 100 countries now qualifies as a global pandemic. Six continents have reported cases of the virus, which has infected more than 120,000 people and killed more than 4,300. While the designation is largely symbolic it is hoped the public will be more…… MORE
OPERATION DRY STREETS
Starting tomorrow Law enforcement agencies around the State will participate in a three-day statewide program to curb drunk driving. “Operation Dry Streets” will focus on keeping roads and highways safe for residents and visitors since Florida is a favorite destination for tourists. Law enforcement officers across the State will be especially watchful for traffic violators…… MORE
FAT ALBERT RETURNS
The Blue Angels have announced that “Fat Albert,” the flight demonstration team’s supply plane, will be returning for the 2020 show season. The Blue Angels purchased a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the British Royal Air Force in June 2019 to replace their retired C-130T Fat Albert, which had flown with the team for 17…… MORE
DESTIN SIGN VANDALIZED
The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village sign on Highway 98 in Destin was vandalized Monday night. A library employee noticed that graffiti had been spray-painted on the sign. Catherine Card, the city’s public information manager, said it was the first time the sign had been vandalized. City staffers tried to remove the graffiti but were unsuccessful,…… MORE
