Nearly $2M Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida
Nearly $2M Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has received a $1.9 million emergency grant to address behavioral health disorders resulting from the current public health emergency. The funding, awarded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will … read more
USDA extends waivers to serve school meals through August 31
USDA extends waivers to serve school meals through August 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday announced the extension of three nationwide waivers through August 31, 2020, giving child nutrition program operators including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) the flexibility to continue feeding children during COVID-19. “Providing Florida’s children with reliable access to healthy, nutritious meals is critical to ensuring … read more
FBI unlocks NAS Pensacola terrorist’s iPhones, proves Al-Qaida connection
FBI unlocks NAS Pensacola terrorist’s iPhones, proves Al-Qaida connection
The Federal Bureau of Investigation after months of effort was able to unlock two iPhones belonging to Mohammed Alshamrani, who killed 3 sailors and injured 8 others during a December 6 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola, proving he was sharing tactics and plans with Al-Qaida. U.S. Attorney General William Barr during a press conference this … read more
Rainfall “not enough” to extinguish local wildfires
Rainfall “not enough” to extinguish local wildfires
While most of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties received rainfall, it was not enough over the fire areas to truly extinguish either the Hurt Hammock or 5 Mile Swamp fires, according to the Florida Forestry Service. “The nearest weather station to Hurst Hammock is reporting 0.19 inches of rain this morning while the closest to … read more
505 CCW Airmen help Meals on Wheels continue meals to seniors during pandemic
505 CCW Airmen help Meals on Wheels continue meals to seniors during pandemic
Okaloosa County’s Meals on Wheels is an organization that depends on volunteers to prepare, package, and deliver food every day to individuals belonging to the program. The 505th Command and Control Wing’s (CCW) Airmen have proudly been involved with the program and delivering meals for over 15 years. Airman First Class Ishmael Ottman assigned … read more
Measures aimed to protect seniors
Measures aimed to protect seniors
Keith Kilpatrick, left, and his law partner, Isaac Newlin, pictured in front of their newly opened second assisted-living facility. Also pictured is Navarre Gardens Nursing Director Kelly Patton. Photo by Romi White. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced additional precautions, including expanded COVID-19 testing, to protect residents of long-term care facilities, which so far … read more
Fort Pickens to reopen Saturday with modified operations
Fort Pickens to reopen Saturday with modified operations
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at the Florida areas. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased … read more
Florida Attorney General calls for partnership to hold China responsible for COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida Attorney General calls for partnership to hold China responsible for COVID-19 Pandemic
Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for a federal-state partnership to develop a comprehensive plan to hold the Communist Party of China responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Moody is joined by 13 state attorneys general in the call to action. The coalition today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting a … read more
Santa Rosa County to discuss possible burn ban tomorrow
Santa Rosa County to discuss possible burn ban tomorrow
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will discuss the possible implementation of a burn ban – a step Okaloosa County and Escambia County have already taken due to dry conditions in the area. The action comes in the aftermath of the Five Mile Swamp Fire, which last week destroyed homes and … read more
Community Life United Methodist Church Serves as Mobile Food Pantry
Community Life United Methodist Church Serves as Mobile Food Pantry
To help provide relief to local families, Community Life United Methodist Church will serve as a mobile food pantry in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Acting in partnership with Feeding Florida, Community Life will hold a series of mobile food pantries over the coming weeks. The next distribution time is this Monday, May 18th at … read more
