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Why Molino Library can provide free summer meals for children
MOLINO, Fla. (WKRG) — On average, one in four children experience food insecurity in the Escambia and Washington County areas. To help combat this issue, No Kid Hungry has funded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $79,000 grant for the first time this summer. “All of the programs Florida can take advantage of are critically important […]
USS Oriskany could be getting some company. Escambia considers sinking SS United States
Pensacola is coming up on the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Oriskany. The “great carrier reef” as it’s called was sunk more than 22 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass in 2006. It remains one of the most popular draws in the area for divers, but some say more shipwrecks are needed if Escambia County wants to attract more divers and the business they bring. ...
Meet the new Escambia County Public Schools principals for the 2024-25 school year
As parents are wrapping up their summer bucket lists before sending their children back to school next month, Escambia County Public Schools is gearing up to start the 2024-25 school year under Superintendent Keith Leonard. The school district has hired four new principals to take the reins at the following...
Today is the last day to register to vote and change parties for Florida primary
If you’re not someone who consistently stays in the loop on politics and elections, an election year can be a confusing time, especially if you live in Florida. Many people might be wondering what exactly is the difference between Florida’s presidential preference primary, the actual primary election and the general election. That’s a great question, but before it's answered, it’s also important to know that your voter registration is in good standing and that you’re registered with the right party.
Pensacola Energy customers to receive refunds for overcharges dating back to August 2011 after historic judge decision
Pensacola, Florida – Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Jan Shackelford has decided in a historic ruling that the City of Pensacola must reimburse an estimated $18 to $20 million in franchise fees deemed unconstitutional, paid by Pensacola Energy consumers since August 2011. This decision also forbids city collecting of these fees going forward.
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee to fill vacancy created by Judge Walter Green’s retirement
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. The post Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee to fill vacancy created by Judge Walter Green’s retirement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
🍎 Who's got a 10% back-to-school discount?
🌠Happy Tuesday! We are 15 weeks from Super Tuesday, and our state's Democratic Party has officially endorsed Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president of the U.S. As of this writing, 236 out of 254 Florida's delegates have thrown in for the vice president. While the presidential race made its historic pivot...
211 Big Bend hoping to improve response times for 988 suicide crisis hotline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - 211 Big Bend, a Tallahassee based suicide and crisis prevention hotline, is hoping to improve response times for the 988 suicide crisis hotline. The three-digit 988 was launched nationwide in 2022 to replace the old 1-800 number. The State of Florida is struggling to meet a...
UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
Reactions to a Florida law banning people from sleeping or camping on public property
On Oct. 1, a Florida law banning counties and municipalities from allowing people to regularly sleep or camp on public property will take effect. Dawn Gilman, the CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville, spoke Friday on The Florida Roundup about the law and efforts to help Floridians who don’t have housing.
High school NIL in Florida: Here's FHSAA's latest rule change after vote on collectives
The Florida High School Athletic Association amended its bylaws on amateurism in a remote emergency meeting on Monday, the latest step in the association's continuing process to regulate Name, Image and Likeness across the Sunshine State. The FHSAA, which voted last month to permit NIL deals for Florida high school athletes under specified...
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