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LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY DEATHS
The Florida Department of Health says of the 20 COVID-19 deaths in Escambia County, 14 have occurred in long-term care facilities. Five residents of Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center on Langley...
May 17, 2020
DROUGHT CONTINUES
Drought conditions continue throughout the region. The U.S. Drought Monitor says drought conditions extend across northwest Florida. Severe drought conditions are being experienced in Escambia and San...
May 17, 2020
FLORIDA GYMS TO REOPEN TODAY
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says gyms can officially reopen in the state today, but CDC guidelines must be followed. Gyms will be disinfected and deep cleaned before opening and additional cleaning ...
May 17, 2020
VIRUS TESTING PROBLEMS
35,000 COVID-19 tests ordered by a Florida-based health care system and performed by a third-party lab are considered unreliable. Advent Health, a faith-based health care system, said the situation ha...
May 17, 2020
FANTASY FIVE WINNERS
The Florida Lottery Commission says two people won over $40,000 after buying Fantasy 5 tickets in Jay and Milton. The tickets sold at the Farmer's Country Market on Highway 4 and the Milton Exxon on C...
May 17, 2020
ESCAMBIA COUNTY BURN BAN
Following action taken by other counties in Northwest Florida, Escambia County has issued a burn ban that is in effect until further notice. It prohibits open outdoor burning, including campfires, wil...
May 13, 2020
TRAFFIC FATALITY
The Florida Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a one-vehicle traffic crash yesterday morning in north Escambia County. Troopers say it happened just after 11am on Bogia ("Bo-Gee") Road just ...
May 13, 2020
NATIONAL SEASHORE REOPENING
Starting Saturday Gulf Islands National Seashore is planning to reopen several recreational areas, including Fort Pickens, which will resume regular operating hours and lifeguards will be on duty. How...
May 13, 2020
BROKEN PRISON WATERMAIN REPAIRED
The broken water main at the Century Prison in North Escambia County has been repaired and water service has been restored. Florida State Senator Doug Broxson said the water is still not drinkable as ...
May 11, 2020
MOBILE VIRUS TESTING SITE
A mobile COVID-19 testing site with no pre-screening required will be open again this week for Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents at the University of West Florida from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at...
May 11, 2020
