It is unlikely the Palafox Market likely will reopen in July as downtown leaders had hoped. Lissa Dees, executive director of the Downtown Improvement Board, said that because of a rise in cases of the coronavirus and large gatherings still not being permitted, the market likely won’t come back next month. Escambia County set a…… MORE
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COVID-19 CASES AT CENTURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
The Florida Department of Corrections says two more staff members at the Century Correctional Institution have tested positive for COVID-19, and some of the inmate population has been placed in medical quarantine. A total of three staff members have tested positive for the virus and an additional 144 inmates are in medical quarantine. Inmates in…… MORE
DIXIE CHICKS NAME CHANGE
The country group The Dixie Chicks, are changing their name. The group, which is made up of Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer, have dropped the word “Dixie” and will now be just “The Chicks.” The move follows a decision by Lady Antebellum to change their name to “Lady A” after acknowledging the word’s…… MORE
FLORIDA VISITORS TO BE QUARANTINED
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will direct travelers from states with high rates of COVID-19 – including Florida – to self-quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival. The governors of the three states held a joint news conference to announce the new travel advisory. The order will apply to travelers from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona,…… MORE
FLORIDA TEACHER PAY RAISES
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will raise the minimum salary for public and charter school teachers in Florida. Additional funds will go toward salary increases for more experienced teachers who are making more than the minimum salary. The 2017-2018 average starting teacher salary in Florida was $37,636.… MORE
CRESTVIEW MURDER INVESTIGATION
Police in Crestview say a 19-year-old man was found murdered early yesterday morning near a jogging trail. The victim was identified as Steed Corsey, of Crestview. Police say the incident occurred at Allen Park near Benjamin Street in Crestview. His body was found around 3:30 a.m. by a person walking on the trail. No further…… MORE
CROSSBOW SHOOTING CHARGES UPGRADED
Fort Walton Beach Police say the man arrested for shooting another man with a crossbow last Saturday did so because of racial prejudice. Matthew Peters – a white man – now faces a charge of attempted first degree premeditated murder with a weapon for trying to kill Benny Davis, who is black. The State Attorney’s…… MORE
MISSING TEENAGER
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing runaway teen. 15-year-old Darren Patton, was last seen June 22nd and could be wearing a black hoodie, black or snake-print pants and high-top Converse All Stars. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office or call Emerald Coast…… MORE
BAY COUNTY SCHOOL MASKS
The Bay District School Board says students will have the option to wear masks when schools reopen. However, before the school board can vote on the new dress code to give students the option to wear masks the change must be advertised for 30 days. inappropriate wording and anything that would disrupt the learning environment…… MORE
EMBEZZLEMENT ARRESTS
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says two Pensacola women have been arrested for stealing more than $450,000 from a local business over two years. 36-year-old Jessolyn Duggins, and her girlfriend, 28-year-old Alyson Caperton, are charged with grand theft, scheming to defraud and money laundering for stealing the money from Duggins Services on North “W” Street…… MORE
