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The Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority approved borrowing up to $195 million for a new 4,000-bed prison in Escambia County, raising the project budget to $900 million.
Neighbors along Lillian Highway say the abandoned former Vallarta's restaurant is a blighted eyesore and want it demolished, but Escambia County says the owners plan to renovate within 60 to…
Infirmary Health received more than $5.3 million in Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants to expand women's health services, rural referral networks and physician training across southwest Alabama.
Imari Lemon, a 2026 Escambia County High School graduate, wins a $2,500 Community Scholars award and heads to the University of Alabama to study exercise science.
Florida's Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly stopped in Pensacola to tout an affordability agenda — and a statewide moratorium on AI data centers.
Florida drivers are enjoying a brief period of stability at the pump, but industry analysts warn that rising crude oil and gasoline futures could soon translate into higher prices at…
Florida gas prices remain relatively stable, despite rising oil and gasoline futures. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.86 per gallon, about the same as a week ago.…
Adults looking to earn a high school diploma have a local option in North Escambia as GED preparation classes are now underway at the Molino Branch Library. Offered through George…
A 24-year-old Atmore man was killed early Sunday morning when his vehicle ran off U.S. 90 in the Seminole community of Baldwin County and overturned. State Trooper Jamie L. Maloy,…
Main Street Atmore earned two recognitions at the Main Street Alabama awards of excellence in Enterprise, honoring Sydney McGhee as Main Street Hero and the All Aboard Atmore! partnership for…