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May 9, 2021 Escambia County’s health director says the demand for COVID-19 vaccine is decreasing, despite ample availability. There have been 99,870  people that have received at least one dose in Escambia County as of May 7. That us 37% of the county population over age 16; the state average is 49%. “We are below the state average for individuals vaccinated that are eligible,” said Florida Department of Health in Escambia County Administrator Marie Mott. “That’s one of the things we...

May 6, 2021 Escambia County has named a new fire chief. Jason Catrambone will join Escambia County on June 14 with more than 25 years of experience as an accomplished chief fire officer, including more than 18 years of command-level experience. As the Escambia County fire chief, Catrambone’s duties will include supervising fire rescue staff, providing oversight and directing the implementation of internal operations, managing expenditures to the approved annual budget, developing goals and ob...

MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has been recognized for its efforts to provide internet access for students during the pandemic. The district received the Champions of Change for Kids Award from the New York State School Boards Association. According to the association’s website, “The Champions of Change for Kids Recognition Program celebrates programs that optimize existing resources to address issues of equity, demonstrate strong student academic performance and i...

MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has been recognized for its efforts to provide internet access for students during the pandemic. The district received the Champions of Change for Kids Award from the New York State School Boards Association. According to the association’s website, “The Champions of Change for Kids Recognition Program celebrates programs that optimize existing resources to address issues of equity, demonstrate strong student academic performance and i...

The operator of the Pensacola to Pensacola Beach ferry service says despite delay after delay in fixing the boats post-Hurricane Sally, the service could return as soon as next week to help alleviate traffic congestion on the Garcon Point Bridge. The ferry service, which in previous years has been largely used by tourists to venture between downtown and the beach, is touted as a possible stopgap option for frustrated commuters whose daily drive has increased sometimes to hours long with the on...

Underhill made the announcement in a press release Friday. "My supporters sent me here on a message of reform, and their continued support is the best indication that I have lived up to that expectation and have not succumbed to the constant pressure to do things the way theyve always been done, "Underhill said. "That is precisely why I will not be seeking a third term." Underhill is in the middle of his second term on the commission after first being elected in 2014 as a Republican.  Only two...

Escambia County may be the next party to file a lawsuit against Skanska over its runaway barges during Hurricane Sally. The Escambia County Commission on Thursday night unanimously approved retaining the partnership of the three law firms of Levin Papantonio Rafferty; Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz; and Beggs & Lane to "pursue all civil remedies" to recover the damages the county suffered from the loss of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Mark Bartlett, risk manager for the county, told the commi...

March 5, 2021 District 2 Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill announced Friday that he will not seek a third term. “I want to thank my supporters who have worked so hard in the campaigns and in reforming this government. I am humbled that so many of you are pressing me to run for a third term. My supporters sent me here on a message of reform, and their continued support is the best indication that I have lived up to that expectation and have not succumbed to the constant pressure to d...

True Love is alive and well in South Lake Tahoe. This Saturday, February 27, 2021, Tom and Cheryl Millham will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was exactly 50 years ago, also on a Saturday, that the couple was wed in Temple City, California. The minister who performed the ceremony was Cheryl’s brother, Dr. Robert Bender. Both Tom and Cheryl spent their childhood in Temple City, going through the city’s school system and both graduated from Temple City High School. T...

January 30, 2021 Escambia County Commission chairman and District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender participated in firefighter training with Escambia County Fire Rescue Friday to better understand requirements. “It’s important for people to experience what we do in our profession,” said ECFR Capt. Craig Ammons. “We can sit in a meeting and tell you what we do and what is required, but I think the person has a better understanding of what’s involved if they can experience it themselves. We...