Semmes
LATEST NEWS
Economist debunks report listing Pensacola among worst Florida cities to buy property
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- According to a report, Pensacola is in the top five worst cities to buy property in Florida, citing economic challenges like limited job growth as one of the driving factors. Another reason listed in the report from GOBankingRates is the crime rate. But a local economist says...
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...
Baseball star goes viral for Donald Trump support during game
Earlier this month, former United States President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet in the ear during an assassination attempt. Immediately after he was brought to his feet, Trump sent a message to his supporters by pumping his fist in the air and saying “fight! fight!” And one Major League Baseball star made reference to that moment during a game this weekend.
Some in the Midway community fear being overwhelmed by pending development
As Karena Stellar scrolled through iPhone photos of what remained of a woodland behind her home, the pain in her eyes betrayed the smile on her face. "I took pictures just so I can remember the trees," she said. Most of the forested area on the 100-acre parcel to the...
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
91st Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo award ceremony held in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo took place over the weekend. The three-day fishing tournament started on Friday and wrapped up on Sunday. Tonight, they held their award ceremony at The Grounds in west Mobile. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, which is a...
Watch: 300-pound marlin leaps into boat, striking deckhand
Marlin are powerful game fish that occasionally leap into boats, creating hazardous situations. The accompanying footage, shared via Instagram by Chasing Nature, shows a hooked blue marlin soaring over a yacht’s stern and flooring deckhand Thomas Arendall. “Fishing can be a dangerous game,” Chasing Nature’s Jonathan Schell stated, adding that Arendall was not seriously injured. The chaotic scene unfolded last week in the Gulf of Mexico aboard the Jubilee. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chasing Nature (@chasing_nature16) Footage shows the estimated 300-pound marlin leaping beyond the stern as a different deckhand tugs on the leader. The marlin then flies over the rail and slams into Arendall’s upper body, knocking him down. One commenter observed: “An inch away from getting stabbed in the jugular. Count your blessings mate.” Schell told FTW Outdoors that Arendall “got scratched up on his back and had about an inch-deep, 2- to 3-inch laceration on his forearm.” The Jubilee was fishing out of Orange Beach, Alabama, and the marlin broke the line and swam free after flopping back into the water. As Schell noted, the catch was “official” once the other deckhand had grabbed the leader.
Summer of Savings at Ruby Tuesday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Leave your stress behind & spin for your chance to win FREE FOOD, $1 MILLION, and MORE Prizes, including exclusive VIP experiences, gas & grocery gift cards. And did we mention FREE Ruby Tuesday appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts? Play now!. Ruby Tuesday Summer of Savings...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.