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East Milton set to get its first Wawa, the second in Santa Rosa County
The first Wawa store has been proposed for East Milton in Santa Rosa County. The latest Wawa convenience store was proposed for development at 7212 U.S. Highway 90 on the northeast corner of U.S. 90 and Dale Street intersection. It's the second Wawa project planned for Santa Rosa County, while there have been five stores proposed for Escambia County.
Full schedule released for 2024 Pensacola Beach Air Show
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Officials have released the full schedule for the 2024 Pensacola Beach Air Show. It's set for July 10-13. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline all events culminating on Saturday, July 13 with the official Air Show. “Every year we look forward to hosting this world-class...
COVID-19 cases in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties dip slightly from last week
A COVID-19 summer wave is officially here. According to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Florida has seen a large jump in COVID-19 cases from May to June and health officials fear the July 4 holiday may produce yet another spike. The FDOH reinstated its weekly...
Navy family of 8 stranded at Atlanta airport on July 4
ATLANTA - A Navy family transferring from Honolulu, Hawaii to Pensacola, Florida became stuck at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Independence Day. "We have 6 kids and dog," said Sean Cook." It's really hard; you can see all the stuff we have." The family had long made arrangements to have...
NAS Whiting Field recognized as best base in the Navy
Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The six recipients of this highly competitive presidential award were selected for their exemplary support of Department of Defense missions.
Pensacola ready to put on extravagant 4th of July fireworks show
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola is preparing for what organizers say will be the largest firework show the Gulf Coast has ever seen. 1,400 rockets will light up the night sky Thursday in celebration of the 4th of July. “Anytime you get to do a firework show over the water, it’s...
Three restaurants, 1 hotel, over 100 residential units and more proposed for Perdido Key
Perdido Key could soon have a new hub of commercial, residential and hospitality activity following a development project proposal submitted to Escambia County last month named Valencia Square. The Valencia Square project proposes building multiple restaurants, a hotel, an office space, single-family townhomes and a multi-family condominium across 50 acres...
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