FDOT admits repair completion time remains unknown for Pensacola Bay Bridge
FDOT admits repair completion time remains unknown for Pensacola Bay Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) statewide team of bridge experts continues to inspect and assess the Pensacola Bay Bridge, including the substructure that is located underwater. These efforts are being done as quickly, but thoroughly, as possible and the exact timeline for completion of repairs remains unknown at this time. Three of the contractor’s … read more
Okaloosa Sheriff’s one of first agencies in country with new 9-1-1 technology
Okaloosa Sheriff’s one of first agencies in country with new 9-1-1 technology
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is one of the first agencies in the country to implement a new Motorola Solutions 9-1-1 pilot program that allows citizens to send video, photographs, and recordings directly to dispatchers in the Communications Unit via their cell phones. “With a few extra clicks, dispatchers can send the 9-1-1 caller a … read more
Social Security Scam Hits the Florida Panhandle
Social Security Scam Hits the Florida Panhandle
The local BBB is issuing an warning to be cautious when receiving a call from the ‘Social Security Administration.’ Several consumers have reported to receiving calls and being told that their social security number is being suspended because illegal activity, including money laundering, has been tied to their account. How the Scam Works You answer … read more
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FEMA Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FEMA Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the approval of a major disaster declaration for Hurricane Sally from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The declaration can be found here. The declaration includes public assistance for all categories in Escambia County and public assistance Category B (emergency protective measures) for Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, … read more
Historic low-altitude missile shot over Gulf of Mexico
Historic low-altitude missile shot over Gulf of Mexico
Vermilion Stallion (Courtesy photo) A BQM-167A aerial target cruising over the Gulf of Mexico was obliterated by a surface-to-air missile deployed from Santa Rosa Island Sept. 3 The successful shoot down was the culmination of the 780th Test Squadron’s Vermilion Stallion test program, that allowed air defense system operators in Washington D.C to practice their … read more
Pensacola Beach Attorney appointed to Escambia County Court
Pensacola Beach Attorney appointed to Escambia County Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Joshua Hawkes to the Second Circuit Court, Jennifer Swenson to the Tenth Circuit Court, Gilberto Perez to the Twentieth Circuit Court, Stefanie Morris to the Leon County Court, and Barry Dickson to the Escambia County Court. Joshua Hawkes Hawkes, of Tallahassee, has been a lawyer with Foley … read more
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated for Hurricane Sally Damages
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated for Hurricane Sally Damages
Governor Ron DeSantis today activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Sally. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) administers the Emergency Bridge Loan program that provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced physical damage or economic injury during Hurricane Sally. The application period … read more
City of Milton to cut Property Taxes for 2021
City of Milton to cut Property Taxes for 2021
The City of Milton plans to reduce Property Taxes on its citizens for the 2021 fiscal year. “We’re happy as a City that through good fiscal management we are able to proceed with a budget and a roll back rate that allows for a reduction in taxes,” said Mayor Heather Lindsay. With the adoption of … read more
U.S. Attorney Keefe Announces Nearly $500K in Housing Assitance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
U.S. Attorney Keefe Announces Nearly $500K in Housing Assitance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced that the Florida Center for Children and Youth, of Tallahassee, Florida, received $499,353 from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking Program. Nationally, the Department of Justice awarded nearly $101 million in … read more
City of Gulf Breeze works to set up commuter ferries using Shoreline Park boat ramp
City of Gulf Breeze works to set up commuter ferries using Shoreline Park boat ramp
Abell, center, had a meeting earlier today at Shoreline Park to discuss a commuter ferry system Gulf Breeze City Manager Samantha Abell is working outside the box with other agencies to quickly set up a commuter ferry service which could start operating out of Shoreline Park South soon. “In coordination with Pensacola Beach and the … read more
