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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 would like to see change.” In March, Mott said a local vaccination target of 175,000 by May was w...

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 objectives and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Escambia County...

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 introduce unique learning environments that are cutting-edge and future-oriented. The recognition is ...

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 introduce unique learning environments that are cutting-edge and future-oriented. The recognition is ...

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 ongoing closure of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. But, the ferries have had their own problems with hurrica...