International Paper Company in Cantonment says a noose was found hanging Monday morning at the Escambia County paper mill on Muscogee Road. Tom Ryan, International Paper’s director of corporate communications, said that the company had opened an investigation into the incident and condemns any acts of racism or bigotry.… MORE
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NO MANDATORY MASKS IN FLORIDA
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to reject the idea of a statewide mandatory masking policy even though a number of Florida cities and counties have implemented mandatory mask requirements in certain public settings. Florida’s surgeon general put out a public health advisory Saturday recommending people wear masks in any setting where social distancing is not…… MORE
HARDEE’S RESTAURANT TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Hardee’s restaurant at the Florida-Alabama state line in Flomaton, Alabama, was temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. A company spokesperson said the store is being disinfected and each employee tested. Those that receive a negative test result will be allowed to return to work. The restaurant’s hours have been reduced and…… MORE
U.S. ATTORNEY TESTS POSITIVE
Larry Keefe, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Keefe said he has mild symptoms so far, is still managing the office remotely while self-isolating. The Northern District handles federal crimes from Pensacola to Gainesville. Keefe, is the first prominent government official in Tallahassee to announce he…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY CONFEDERATE FLAG
oWalton County Commissioners have voted 3-2 not to remove the Confederate Flag that has flown at the County Courthouse since 1964. In 2015, the board voted to remove the Confederate Battle Flag known as the Stars and Bars and replace it with first national flag of the Confederacy. In 2018, 65 percent of voters in…… MORE
NATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY
The National Flight Academy at Naval Air Station Pensacola has announced that all summer programs will be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Up to 200 students per week live onboard a landlocked, virtual aircraft carrier, called AMBITION, for six days while they plan and complete missions. Retired Marine Lieutenant General Duane Thiessen, president of…… MORE
FLORIDA GAS PRICES
The Triple “A” Auto Club says Florida gas prices have not changed much over the past 10 days. The average price at the pump is $2.02 per gallon, 15 cents more than last month and 26 cents more than the lowest price this year. But despite the increase, Florida drivers are still paying 42 cents…… MORE
FACE MASKS ADVISED
The Florida Department of Health issued a Public Health Advisory calling for everyone in the state to wear a face mask because of the increased COVID-19 cases in the state. Exceptions were for children under two years of age – those with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face covering –…… MORE
DESTIN DROWNING
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning that happened near Crab Island in Destin yesterday around 1pm, just off the east side of Crab Island around. Deputies say they were told the victim had jumped off a boat and began struggling in the strong outgoing tide and then went under. It is the…… MORE
BLACK BEAR POACHING LAW
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will increase the penalties for illegal bear hunting. The black bear population declined to just a few hundred in the 1970s, but is now estimated to be more than 4,000. Under the new law, which goes into effect July 1st, the minimum fine for bear poaching…… MORE
