Data released by the Florida Department of Education shows the high school graduation rate in Escambia County has increased for the 11th consecutive year. For the 2018-2019 school year the rate went up four points to 84.8%. In 2008, the graduation rate was only 55%. The school with the highest graduation rate in Escambia County…… MORE
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FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The 60-day Florida legislative session begins tomorrow and Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver the State of the State address. Governor DeSantis has proposed a 91.4 billion-dollar budget to be presented to the 120 House members and 40 senators. The Governor wants to set minimum teacher salaries at $47,500 a year and he wants to establish…… MORE
SAUDI SERVICE MEMBERS EXPELLED
More than a dozen Saudi servicemen who have been training at U.S military installations will be expelled from the U.S. after the deadly shooting at NAS Pensacola on December 6th that left three U.S Navy servicemen dead. The Saudis being expelled are not accused of helping gunman, but some are said to have connections to…… MORE
NEW AREA CODE
Preparations for the new 448 area code for Northwest Florida have begun. The current 850 area code will run out of available phone numbers in early 2022, and the new area code will cover Northwest Florida, from Escambia County to Tallahassee. Beginning August 22nd, local calls may be dialed on either a 7-digit or 10-digit…… MORE
GAETZ VOTES FOR WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Congressman Matt Gaetz and several other Republicans have joined Democrats in voting for a resolution meant to limit the president’s powers to use military force. The War Powers Resolution was put forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but it does not carry the force of law because it is not subject to presidential signature or…… MORE
BILL EDDINS WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION
State Attorney Bill Eddins has decided not to run for reelection. Retiring after 4 terms as the State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, Eddins said he was endorsing Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille’s for the position. Elected in 2004, Eddins succeeded Curtis Golden who was State Attorney for 36 years for the First…… MORE
NORTH ESCAMBIA COUNTY TRAFFIC CRASH
A driver who ran off Highway 97 may have set a record for the most objects hit by one vehicle in a traffic crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened in Davisville in North Escambia County near Highway 97 and Highway 4 when the driver, a man in his 70s, ran off the road…… MORE
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED AGAIN
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says a former South Walton High School teacher and coach who was arrested for sending inappropriate romantic messages to a female student, is now facing additional charges. Robert Hartness was arrested last week for attempting to solicit romantic relationships with students by texting and sending photos. Sheriff Michael Adkinson said…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY PEDESTRIAN DEATH
The Florida Highway Patrol say a 52-year-old Bay County pedestrian was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in Jackson County. Troopers say 58-year-old Darryl Ellis, of Grand Ridge was westbound on Highway 90 in Cottondale, when Brent Majeske, of Fountain, walked in front of Ellis’ vehicle. Majeske died at the scene. Ellis was…… MORE
FLORIDA ECONOMY
An economist for the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation predicts that the state will continue to outpace the nation on key economic measures and add another 200,000 new jobs this year. However, he said it is not known how the impact of the $15 minimum wage will affect Florida’s economy. Voters in November will decide…… MORE
