Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson is asking the U.S. Space Command – currently based in Colorado Springs, Colorado – to consider Pensacola as the command’s home base. The Air Force is providing communities who meet the screening criteria an opportunity to nominate themselves as potential candidate locations. Pensacola meets the minimum requirements and has submitted a…… MORE
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COURTS TO RESUME HEARINGS
The First Judicial Circuit says courts will resume certain limited in-person hearings with appearance times staggered to allow for social distancing. Out-of-custody individuals with county court criminal hearings scheduled before Judge Kerra Smith in Escambia County at the M.C. Blanchard Building should report according to the following schedule: Those with the first letter of their…… MORE
FLORIDA BARS NOW AT 50%
Phase 2 of Florida’s reopening began on Friday and bars can now allow 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons can only be served if they are seated and can’t stand or walk around. Restaurants can now offer bar seating with appropriate social distancing. Movie theaters, auditoriums, bowling alleys and…… MORE
WINNING LOTTERY TICKET
The Florida Lottery says a 36-year-old Escambia County man has claimed a 2-million-dollar Mega Millions prize for the April 24th drawing. Sam Moore’s ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers, but did not match the Mega Ball. Moore purchased his winning ticket at the Murphy USA in front of the Walmart Supercenter on…… MORE
PANAMA CITY TURTLE NESTING
Panama City Beach Turtle Watch says 12 sea turtle nests have been recorded in Bay County this year and none have been tampered with so far. Director Kennard Watson said Turtle Watch recorded nearly 50 nests last year. The group covers an 18-mile stretch of the coast from St. Andrews State Park to Camp Helen…… MORE
WORLD-WIDE COVID-19 DEATH TOLL
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus is now at least 400,000. The United States leads the world with nearly 110,000 confirmed virus-related deaths. Europe has more than 175,000 Italy and Spain, with over 60,000 combined deaths, have acknowledged that their death count is probably larger. Brazil’s government has stopped publishing a running…… MORE
BURN BANS LIFTED
Santa Rosa County Commissioners lifted its burn ban yesterday after discussions with the Florida Forest Service following some much-needed rainfall. Escambia County announced its burn ban will be lifted today and the Forest Service will also begin issuing burn permits again. However, interim Escambia County Fire Chief Paul Williams said it is still illegal to…… MORE
WIND CREEK CASINOS TO REOPEN
The Wind Creek casinos will be reopening in Alabama over the next two weeks. On Thursday, June 4th small groups will be allowed access followed by a public opening on Monday, June 8th. Safety precautions will include temperature checks for all guests and employees and masks or face coverings will be required for everyone. Guests…… MORE
FLORIDA MEALS PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Florida program to issue benefits to 2.1 million children who do not have access to free and reduced-price meals this summer. Eligible families will automatically receive the benefit during the month of June and do not have to take any further action. The program is a partnership…… MORE
PENSACOLA PUBLIC POOLS OPEN
Public pools in the City of Pensacola are open but CDC guidelines will have to be followed. Regional aquatics director Kristin Strickland said those who wish to enter facilities like Roger Scott and Cecil T. Hunter Pool, will have to answer a series of questions about possible contact with COVID-19. Around the pool deck, chairs…… MORE
