New maps, tight timelines and big stakes define South Alabama’s special elections

With Friday’s filing deadline now passed, few surprises emerged among the candidates entering two consequential Aug. 11 special elections. Both contests could influence control of the U.S. House next ...

Alabama congressional candidates voice frustration as election confusion deepens

Alabama’s congressional districts remain in flux amid overlapping court rulings, legal filings, a special session, and ...
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Pensacola weighs action after fourth fire in two years at EMR Southern Recycling

Pensacola officials are exploring legal and code-enforcement options after a fourth fire in two years at EMR Southern ...

DeSantis tax cut may cost Escambia $220M, with schools, libraries biggest losers

As originally proposed, Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax proposal would cut $219.7 million from local Escambia governments ...

DeSantis tax cut may cost Escambia $124.8M, the gut law enforcement and libraries

As originally proposed, Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax proposal would cut $124.8 million from local Escambia governments ...
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We used to lead Florida in fentanyl deaths. How we're turning the tide

This story was updated to provide additional information. A few years after leading Florida in opioid deaths, the Pensacola medical district has seen overdose deaths drop by more than a third. As ...
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Escambia may require dogs to be leashed in public to prevent bites, fights

Escambia County is overhauling its animal ordinance for the first time in years. A wide range of changes are being proposed. Proposed changes include eliminating voice command exception for dogs ...
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Florida judge denies request to block new congressional map that could add GOP seats

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A 15-year-old suspect is in custody following a shooting incident Thursday morning in Walton County.It happened around 8 a.m.on Stella D Florida's governor lays out plan to ...