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Pensacola school on Florida Trust's '11 to Save' list. Is it too late?
There's a shed on the grounds of the old John A. Gibson School on C Street with the words "Live, Laugh, Learn" painted on the side. Nearby, on the north side of the old school the word "AIR" is tagged in graffiti, despite the chain link fence around the block-sized building and the numerous "No Trespassing" signs on the fence and on the building windows, boarded up with plywood. ...
Foley To Open Pickleball and Volleyball Courts This Year
Foley is moving forward with plans to open at least nine public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts by the end of 2024. The courts will be located north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. Work is now underway on the road leading to the site. David...
Coastal Alabama Murals Brighten the Gulf Coast
The Swiger brothers are making waves along the Gulf Coast, literally and figuratively, with their combined talents as they continue taking deep dives into the world of murals. Explore over 40 locations across coastal Alabama towns as we navigate some of the public locations. Both brothers raised on the 32-mile...
U.S. 98 resurfacing project in Pensacola begins in August
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Starting in August, the Florida Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project that could impact your daily commute, the city of Pensacola announced. It’s all a part of a $2.8 million resurfacing project. The project will include roadway improvements on U.S. 98, also known as...
Pensacola Beach celebrates first sea turtle hatch of the season
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is celebrating the first sea turtle hatch of the season on Pensacola Beach. The hatch occurred this past weekend, with 59 hatchlings reported entering the Gulf of Mexico. Despite challenges from artificial lighting and weather events, the hatchlings were safely recovered and released following...
Smiles and joy, special needs pageant in Foley
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — It was an evening for every special needs girl to feel like a princess. Saturday night the first “Coastal Camellia Princess Pageant” was held for girls with special needs. It was at the Foley Civic Center. All the girls got a fancy dress to borrow and hair and make-up.They even got […]
Veterans Making a Difference: Barbara Francis
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Many of the veterans we've highlighted over the past year have some things in common. They all are on a mission to give back to their community in some way. Many of them do that by helping other veterans make the transition to civilian life after military service. That's what Barbara Francis does.
Pensacola's plan for homeless help, new zoning regs will be paid for with federal funds
Pensacola will have exactly five months as of Wednesday to make any changes to its plan to spend $19.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is bringing an updated plan to spend the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Pensacola City Council next week that will leave...
Escambia shells out $50K in legal expenses defending elections supervisor from lawsuit
Escambia County is spending almost $50,000 for legal costs associated with defending Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender and his office against a lawsuit filed by attorney Bruce Childers who was disqualified from running against Bender for the position. Law and lobbying firm GrayRobinson submitted an invoice for $49,132.27 to the...
Pensacola corrects release on storm water assessment fee
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - The city of Pensacola said the wrong phone number was printed on a letter sent to residents about storm water assessment fees. Property owners with questions about the stormwater assessment fee can call this number 850-436-5555. City property owners will have the opportunity to give their...
The Dumpster Guy Expands Services to Pensacola, FL
The Dumpster Guy Escambia County FL is excited to announce its services to the communities of Pensacola, Milton, Navarre, Century and all areas in between. Absolutely the best dumpster service in the panhandle! Matter of fact, I’ve used dumpsters all over the southeast and have not had better service or product. Quick delivery and pick up...”
Pensacola community kicks off Walk to End Alzheimer's with preview event
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a kickoff event for the Pensacola Bay Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s that will take place on Aug. 8. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport, 2468 Skye Way. It is...
New Four-Way stop downtown
The City of Pensacola installed two new stop signs on Tuesday, July 29 at the intersection of Tarragona Street and Romana Street, converting the intersection from a 2-way stop to an all-way stop. The intent of the conversion is to enhance motorist and pedestrian safety at the intersection. Drivers should...
City FY 2025 Proposed Budget online – Updated
A draft of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the City of Pensacola is now available online. Some highlights of the approximately $317.3 million Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget include:. No millage rate increase. 15% of postponed CPI increase in Pensacola Energy rates. Phase II of the three-phase employee salary...
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