The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Vaping Associated Pulmonary Injury has affected 450 people in 33 states, including Florida, and caused five deaths so far. Matt Jordan, Florida director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, said the outbreak is further evidence that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…… MORE
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CERVANTES STREET SAFETY PROJECT
The project to improve safety on Cervantes Street may now include three more traffic lights. Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson met with the Florida Department of Transportation after some businesses and residents objected to a fence-like barrier that would be erected in the median between crosswalks. Robinson said FDOT will not eliminate the barrier, but are…… MORE
GULF SHORES DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Gulf Shores Police Department says a man died yesterday after shooting at officers and then falling eight stories from the balcony of a condominium. After an officer tried to make a traffic stop, the driver, Russell Mallette of Sparks Nevada, refused to stop, then jumped from his car and ran into the Ocean House…… MORE
FORT WALTON BEACH FIRE FEE
Fort Walton Beach officials are discussing a proposed fire assessment fee to provide funding for fire suppression services. It would also allow the purchase of a new full fire engine and the hiring of six additional firefighters. The fee would also free up money from the general fund to allow the hiring of three police…… MORE
PUBLIC COLLEGE RANKINGS
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of public colleges has Florida State University making the Top 20 for the first time. The University of Florida moved up a spot to tie for number 7. For FSU, which includes its Panama City campus, the No. 18 ranking represents an eight-spot jump from last year,…… MORE
CRESTVIEW SHOOTING INCIDENTS
The Crestview Police Department is investigating two reports of shots being fired in the Crestview area. The first occurred in the area of Edney Avenue and Lincoln Street and a resident told officers that their window had been struck by a round. A second incident occurred a day later at Spring Street and Beach Avenue…… MORE
FLORIDA GAS PRICES DOWN
Gas prices in Florida declined a few cents last week with drivers paying an average of $2.43 per gallon at the pump. Sunday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago. Mark Jenkins, spokesman, for Triple “A”, said prices often go down at the beginning of the fall driving season. With students back…… MORE
MEDICAL EXAMINER SEARCH CONTINUES
The search continues for a District 1 Medical Examiner to replace Doctor Andrea Minyard who is leaving at the end of September. She resigned after some county leaders questioned her salary and demanded disclosure of her personal finance. One option may be to hire Associate Medical Examiner Tim Gallagher as the new interim examiner. Representatives…… MORE
NEW AREA CODE
Plans to add a new area code for Northwest Florida are moving forward. The current 850 area code is running out of available phone numbers, and an additional area code would be added under the plan that was presented to the Florida Public Service Commission. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator, which oversees area code…… MORE
VOLUNTEER SOUGHT
Escambia County Commissioners are looking for an Escambia County resident who would like to serve as an unpaid volunteer on the Escambia County Planning Board. Members serve a two-year term of office and attend one meeting per month. Financial disclosure is required. Resumes and a letter indicating their desire to serve must be submitted by…… MORE
