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Spanish Fort teen found safe, the DNC begins & a high school with no air conditioning | Aug. 19, 2024
By Summer Poole,
4 days ago
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A photo of Gulf State Park Pier.
5. Gulf State Park Pier Reopens
Repairs on the Gulf State Park Pier are complete, and the attraction officially opened at 7 a.m. Monday.
Renovations began in November after the pier was damaged during Hurricane Sally in 2020. MD Thomas Construction, the same contractor that renovated the pier before Sally, repaired it again.
Anglers began fishing today, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place soon.
Escambia County is preparing to vote in local elections on Tuesday. (News 5 photo)
4. Gaetz & Dimmock Campaigning
Two men are vying for the GOP nomination for the Northwest Florida Congressional seat during the primary elections Tuesday.
Incumbent Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is looking for a fifth term, and his challenger, retired Navy Officer Aaron Dimmock, is trying to unseat Gaetz.
Both men were out Monday stumping for votes. Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m.
The bulk of the DNC will focus on Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for president as well as her running mate Tim Walz and the future of the Democratic candidates.
The event will consist of four nights of speeches regarding the Democratic candidates, explaining how they will fight inflation and high prices, and guarantee abortion access.
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