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McDavid Special Needs Girl Gets Special Surprise Drive-By Birthday Parade From Escambia First Responders
In the days of COVID-19 and social distancing, traditional birthday parties for kids are out.
A 15-year old special needs girl in McDavid was unable to have a party Saturday, but the party came to Ella Kizer thanks to Escambia County first responders.
Led by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chip Simmons, the parade included other [...]
COVID-19 Last Week: First Escambia County Death, Local Cases Triple
A 75-year old woman was the first person to die in Escambia County from COVID-19, as confirmed Saturday by the Florida Department of Health.
The woman had no travel history and no known contact with a previously diagnosed case.
The number of hospitalizations in Escambia County nearly doubled as of Saturday’s report, increasing from five Friday evening [...]
CDC Now Recommending Americans Wear Face Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
The CDC said the recommendation applies in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as in grocery stores and pharmacies, especially in areas of [...]
Here Are DIY Face Mask Instructions. No Sewing Necessary. (With Printable Guide)
For instructions from the CDC how how to make your own face masks with or without sewing from common household items. Click here or the image below to enlarge (printable pdf instructions).
Alabama Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a stay-at-home order that goes into effect at 5 p.m. Saturday.
“Folks, April stands to be very tough, and potentially very deadly,” Ivey said Friday afternoon. “You need to understand we are past urging people to stay at home. It is now the law.”
To read the complete order, click here.
“We’ve [...]
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson Tests Negative For COVID-19 After His Son Is Confirmed Positive
Update: Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson has tested negative for COVID-19 after being tested today, Friday, April 3. Mayor Robinson was tested due to his son testing positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Robinson will continue to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms for two weeks, according to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with City of Pensacola policy.
In [...]
Escambia County Hires Two New Assistant County Administrators, Including A Tate High Graduate
The Escambia County Commission voted to hire two assistant county administrators during their meeting Thursday night at the recommendation of County Administrator Janice Gilley.
Debbie Bowers is a 1979 graduate of Tate High School. She’s currently employed as the managing director of DL Bowers Advisors, a Pensacola consulting partnership. She spent 10 years as chief commercial [...]
Two Escambia County (AL) COVID-19 Cases Confirmed; Third Person Tests Positive At Atmore Community Hospital
As a second case of coronavirus was reported in Escambia County, Alabama, we’ve learned that another individual tested positive at Atmore Community Hospital.
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported two positive cases in the county as of Thursday night. The Escambia County Healthcare Authority, which oversees Atmore Community Hospital and D.W. McMillan Hospital in Brewton [...]
Escambia Commission Votes To Keep Beaches Closed Until Further Notice
The Escambia County Commission voted 4-1 Thursday night to keep the public beaches in Escambia County closed.
Commissioner Lumon May made the motion to keep the beaches closed until further notice. Commissioner Doug Underhill cast the lone dissenting vote.
Underhill made a motion to open the beaches and find a away for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office [...]
Escambia Superintendent Thomas Vows To Eventually Hold Graduation Ceremony For The Class Of 2020
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said Thursday that district will do everything possible to hold a high school graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020, even if that means waiting until July due to coronavirus.
“Everybody is worried about graduation and commencement exercises being canceled. At this point, it doesn’t look like it’s very hopeful [...]
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With A Dysfunctional Website In Shambles, Florida Releases Paper Unemployment Applications
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Escambia School District Updates Free School Meals Sites; 11 Locations Removed
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How Many COVID-19 Cases Are In Your Zip Code In Escambia County?
The Florida Department of Health has released COVID-19 case information by zip code in Escambia County. NorthEscambia.com is publishing...
First Escambia County COVID-19 Death Reported; Case Count Inches Up In Escambia, Santa Rosa
The first COVID-19 death in Escambia County was reported Saturday morning by the Florida Department of Health. The fatality was...
State Attorney’s Office Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Office of the State Attorney announced Friday that an employee of the Pensacola office tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. The...
Escambia (AL) Schools Cancel Free Meals For Kids In Response To Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order
The Escambia County (AL) School System reacted to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at home order by canceling free meals for kids. The...
Florida Dept. Of Corrections Resumes Inmate Intakes, Establishes Quarantine Procedures
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has resumed intake of new commitments from Florida counties. Under CDC guidelines, FDC...
Century’s Mayor, Good Samaritans Donated Medical Supplies To Local Practice
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins and several good Samaritans recently donated medical supplies to Community Health Northwest Florida’s...
DeSantis Suspends Mortgage Foreclosures And Evictions For 45 Days
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Thursday that suspends foreclosures and evictions for 45 days. The order does not...
ECAT To Receive $10.3 Million In Federal Funding; Temporarily Suspends Fares
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) is expected to receive $10.3 million in COVID-19 stimulus funding, and they are temporarily suspending...
UWF Making 3D-Printed Face Shields For Medical Workers
As a shortage of full face shields for healthcare workers grips the nation in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West...
Kids Pick Up Chromebooks, Other Virtual Instruction Supplies
Kids across Escambia County picked up Chromebooks and other essential items this week from their local school as the district transitions...
Friday Was Day One Of Florida’s Stay-At-Home Order
Florida’s stay-at-home order went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Under the order, which Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a “Safer...
Forecasters Call For Above Active Hurricane Season
Colorado State University on Thursday issued their hurricane season forecast for 2020. It calls for an above-average season with 16...
Second COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Escambia County, Alabama
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Escambia County, Alabama, by the Alabama Department of Health. The Alabama...
How Many Hospital Beds Are Currently Available In Escambia, Santa Rosa?
Newly released data shows the number of hospital beds and intensive care hospital beds available in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. As...
Suspect Recently Arrested In 35-Year Old Cold Case Murder Commits Suicide In Jail
The man arrested last month in a 1985 murder case apparently committed suicide Thursday morning at the Escambia County Jail. The Escambia...
ECSO Won’t Be Arresting People For Violating Stay-At-Home Order. ‘We Are Not In The Middle Of Martial Law,’ Sheriff Says
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office won’t be making arrests or traffic stops for violating the stay-at-home order issued...
FHSAA Looks At ‘Creative Solutions’ To Finish Spring Sports Seasons
It’s seemingly very unlikely that students will return to Florida high schools in time to finish spring sports, but the Florida...
Camp Fire Closing Facilities During Stay At Home Order
In response to the stay-at-home order issued for Florida, Camp Fire Gulf Wind has announced they are closing all facilities, including...
Wednesday Was Census Day. Did You Respond? Most Escambia Residents Have Not.
Wednesday was Census Day – the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. But it went...
Escambia Schools Teachers And Staff Will All Work From Home After Governor’s Order
Escambia County School District employees will begin working from home on Friday after the “Safer at Home” order issued...
Here’s What The Safer At Home Order Means In Escambia County
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Wednesday regarding essential services and essential activities during the COVID-19 emergency....
DeSantis Issues Statewide Stay-At-Home Order For Florida (Updated With Order Text)
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a 30-day executive stay-at-home order for the entire state effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday. He did not officially...
39 Were Tested On First Day At Cantonment Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site. Here’s How You Can Be Tested.
Thirty-nine people were tested for COVID-19 Tuesday during the first day of operation for a drive-thru testing location in Cantonment...
Tate, Other High Schools Donate Safety Goggles To Sacred Heart Hospital Amid COVID-19 Fight
Safety goggles going unused in school science departments across the county are now going to help medical workers on the frontlines...
Now Over 3,000 Tested For COVID-19 In Escambia County
Over 3,000 people have now been tested for COVID-19 in Escambia County. As of the close of the business day Tuesday, Community Health,...
Florida Consumer Confidence Is A Coronavirus Casualty
Consumer confidence in Florida has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a University of Florida survey. The UF...