NewsFebruary 9, 2026 Escambia County commissioners seek details before approving hospital tax levy Escambia County delays hospital tax levy vote as commissioners seek more transparency and details from the healthcare authority before approving the voter-b... See more
NewsFebruary 3, 2026 Groundhog predicts more cold weather: Is he right? Punxsutawney Phil sees a longer winter, but a local meteorologist says a shifting Arctic Oscillation points to milder mid-February weather and possible severe storms in the South. The... See more
NewsFebruary 3, 2026 ALDOT to study South Boulevard issues After three fatalities in three months, ALDOT will study a short stretch of Brewton’s South Boulevard to set safer speeds and consider new turn lanes. Alabama Department of Transportation official... See more
NewsFebruary 3, 2026 County BOE honors 'Teachers of the Year' Escambia County BOE named Amanda Shivers and Anna Newton Teachers of the Year and advanced them to state Teacher of the Year selection, amid board honors and key approvals. Two Escambia County ... See more
NewsJanuary 28, 2026 Qualifying ends, candidates set Escambia County’s 2026 ballot is set as qualifying ends, with Sheriff Heath Jackson unopposed, key GOP contenders visiting, and several commission and state races drawing challengers. Several candidates... See more