How Orange Beach’s Surf Rescue Program Keeps Watch Over 7.5 Miles of Coastline
Orange Beach's Beach Safety Division, a Certified Lifeguard Agency, patrols 7.5 miles of coastline with 33 employees on a seasonal schedule.
Orange Beach Places Second Round of Engraved Bricks Honoring Veterans, First Responders
Orange Beach has placed a second round of engraved bricks at its Veterans Memorial, honoring local veterans and first responders, with a third order scheduled for installation next month.
Flomaton Elementary Welcomes New Kindergartners as School Year Begins
Kindergarten students arrived at Flomaton Elementary School Monday morning, gathering in the cafeteria before heading to class as the new school year got underway.
Escambia County Man Charged With Armed Robbery of Plasma Center Employees’ Jewelry
Juan Colon, 36, faces armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing jewelry from CSL Plasma Center employees in Escambia County. He remains jailed without bond.
Gulf Shores Expands Lifeguard Coverage to Year-Round Service
Gulf Shores is now staffing six lifeguards on its beaches year-round, extending coverage beyond the traditional summer tourism season.
Jackson Fire Department’s Wild Turkey Dish Wins People’s Choice at State Cookoff
The Jackson Fire Department won the People's Choice Award at the state Wild Game Cookoff in Millbrook after its wild turkey dish drew a crowd back for seconds.
West Florida Public Library Book Drops Closed Until After Aug. 18 Primary Election
West Florida Public Library System book drops are closed until after the Aug. 18 primary election to avoid confusion with vote-by-mail ballot returns.
Electrical Problem Blamed for Fire That Destroyed Cantonment Guesthouse
An electrical problem destroyed a guesthouse behind a Cantonment home early Thursday, though no injuries were reported, Escambia County Fire Rescue said.
Escambia County Fire Rescue Crews Stand By in School Zones to Boost Driver Safety
Escambia County Fire Rescue crews are stationing trucks with lights activated in school zones to remind drivers to slow down as students return.
Pensacola’s New Horizons Village Opens First Phase of Pallet Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness
Opening Doors Northwest Florida has opened the first phase of a pallet shelter village in Pensacola, offering 14 shelters for people experiencing homelessness.