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Rick’s on the Island to close after Labor Day
Popular local eatery Rick’s on the Island announced Thursday it will close its doors on Okaloosa Island after Labor Day due to a non-renewed lease. The restaurant, known for its pizzas and seafood, is offering specials until its final day of operation on Sept. 2. These include $12 large two-topping pizzas for dine-in or carry-out, $3 drafts, and $3 cans.
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island invites locals and visitors to celebrate Labor Day Weekend with an unforgettable evening of live music, beachfront fun, and a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The festivities start at 6:00 PM with live music from the high-energy band Rockstarfish, performing at Al’s...
Walton County schools add Magma Math program to customize learning in real-time
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The Walton County School District added a new tool to their belt to help students succeed in mathematics. It’s called Magma Math and it lets the teacher see students solve a problem in real time. “Magma Math is a program that allows students to practice the math skill that they […]
Week 1 Roundup: Jay, Tate football teams pitch shutouts to start regular season
The 2024 regular season for Florida high school football started off with a bang in Northwest Florida. It was a packed 10-game slate, with a handful of teams facing out-of-area opponents – like Pace, which went up against Alabama powerhouse Mary G. Montgomery to start its season – and the rest staying close...
Mobile is winding down ShotSpotter program but will keep elements of it
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Former Police Chief Paul Prine and Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s administration do not see eye to eye on many issues, but there is consensus about a gunshot-detection system known as ShotSpotter. It didn’t work. “We’ve always looked at, you know, is it worth it?” said...
$1.13M Gulf Breeze home offers lavish finishes, elegant spaces | Hot Property
Editor's note: Home of the Week is a paid sponsorship and prints in our Friday Real Estate Section. This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence on Deer Point “has been gutted and fully remodeled to offer the epitome of modern luxury,” says Realtor Jamie Turner. The three-story home finds a two-car garage and storage space located on the ground level, living areas on the second level, and bedrooms on the third story. ...
Pensacola private Christian school trying to expand to 2nd location
A new private Christian school is being proposed for Mobile Highway. Life Shifting Learning Academy is planning to build its second school in Escambia County. It will serve approximately 50 students and will have no more than 12 students per class in order to provide “individual attention that supports each kid’s educational journey,” according to the project’s narrative form filed with the county. ...
Jeff Dunham performing at Pensacola Bay Center for 'Artificial Intelligence' tour
Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is bringing his "Artificial Intelligence" tour to Pensacola this November. Dunham will perform at the Pensacola Bay Center on Nov. 21. Tickets are available now at JeffDunham.com and TicketMaster.com. According to his website, Dunham received a toy ventriloquist dummy for Christmas at age of 9, began to practice, and started dreaming...
Escambia football uses big plays, strong second half to roll past West Florida in Week 1
Escambia High began its football season of high expectations by flashing its potential. The Gators yielded a near whole-quarter touchdown drive on the game’s first possession, but immediately struck back and surged from a close first half into a 45-12 win against West Florida in the opener for both teams at the Jaguars’ Marlon L. Bullock Stadium. ...
FAMU volleyball falls in exhibition game versus West Florida
It's not the way Florida A&M volleyball wanted to start its 2024 season – a 3-1 loss to West Florida (25-22, 23-25, 19-25, 23-25) – but there were bright spots in the Friday exhibition (Aug. 23). Brooke Lynn Watts finished with a match-high 19.5 points (14 kills, four aces, and three assisted blocks)...
Pensacola child in hospital after pool incident, status unclear
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A child is in the hospital after being rescued from a pool Friday afternoon in Pensacola, according to Escambia County Public Safety. The incident happened at the Timberlake Mobile Home Park on West Michigan Avenue at 4:45 p.m., says an official. According to the official, someone got...
Carson Brown, Anthony Campi Racing return to Pensacola Pro Late victory lane
It felt like two entirely different races rolled into one 100-lap feature Friday at Five Flags Speedway. The Allen Turner Hyundai Pro Late Models were shot out of a cannon early, as the green flag dropped on the series’ third of four 100-lappers in 2024. The 24-car field saw the lead exchange hands five times in the first 16 laps. The chaotic pace changed over the course of the final 84 laps once Carson Brown’s youthful, but more than capable hands took the point.
Ingalls-constructed ship ‘Richard M. McCool, Jr.’ departs for Pensacola
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The hard work of Ingalls Shipyard was on display as they watched the departure of the brand new LPD 29 built by their own hands. On Thursday morning, the public observed as the newly-built amphibious transport dock dubbed “Richard M. McCool, Jr.” embarked on its journey into active duty. Vessels such as this one are used to transport and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies.
Week 1 Scoreboard: Choctaw and Freeport make statements in opener
GULF SHORES — You simply can't oversell Choctaw's marquee win Friday night. On the road at Gulf Shores. Against a reigning Alabama 5A champion that in 2023 finished 15-0 and outscored foes 576-138. And with a first-year starting quarterback and running back. Psh. Piece of cake. ...
Tuesday's primary was a political earthquake for the Escambia County Commission
Escambia County experienced a political earthquake in the Republican primary Tuesday night, with Steven Stroberger defeating Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh in the District 1 contest. Bergosh, along with Republican Commissioner Steven Barry and Democratic Commissioner Lumon May, has been the dominant voting block on the five-member board for the last several years. Party identification is rarely the deciding factor in controversial commission votes. ...
Florida State fans lose their minds on Mike Norvell for not leading over Georgia Tech
The 2024 college football season has finally arrived. Things kicked off on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland for the College Football Classic, and it featured ACC action. The Florida State Seminoles, who enter the season with the No. 10 spot in the AP Top 25 rankings, had the chance to prove that they are still one of the top schools in the nation and a threat to make the College Football Playoff and win the National Championship. Their first test came against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who had an upset win on their minds.
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