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health1 year ago

Rising Overdoses Among Escambia Girls Urge Youth Facility Action

Escambia County, Florida, is experiencing a troubling rise in overdoses among girls aged 10 to 19, highlighting a critical lack of local youth-specific substance abuse treatment facilities. Despite existing resources for adults, there are no dedicated in-patient or out-patient programs for children, forcing families to seek help far away, often at great expense. The issue is being discussed at the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board meeting, with hopes for new programs pending funding approval. Community members like Melissa Moyer Pusch are advocating for increased awareness and resources to combat the crisis.

via WEAR|
#escambia-county#health#opioid-crisis
health-and-safety1 year ago

Rabid Bat Found in Escambia County Park Prompts Advisory

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County has issued a rabies advisory after a bat tested positive for rabies in Tippin Park. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid contact with wild animals, immunize pets, and take precautions to prevent rabies exposure. If bitten or scratched by an animal, seek medical attention and report the incident to local authorities.

via WEAR|
#escambia-county#florida-department-of-health#health-and-safety
healthtech1 year ago

"Escambia County Introduces 'Tele911' to Improve 911 Call Efficiency"

Escambia County in Florida has launched a new telemedicine program called Tele911, which allows 911 callers to consult with a doctor virtually before an ambulance is dispatched. The aim is to free up ambulances for more urgent cases, as many calls are for non-emergency issues. The program has already reduced unnecessary 911 calls and helped paramedics and EMTs make more informed decisions about transporting patients to the hospital. Since its implementation in January, there have been 193 Tele911 interactions with patients.

via WEAR|
#ambulance#emergency-response#escambia-county
education2 years ago

"Legal Battle Escalates as Florida School District Removes Over 1,000 Books"

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit challenging book bans in Escambia County, Florida, to proceed, as the county has removed over 1,000 titles from school library shelves for review under a law limiting discussion of gender and sexual orientation. The lawsuit, brought by Penguin Random House, PEN America, authors, and families, argues that the removal and restriction of books violates the First Amendment, disproportionately targeting books by or about people of color and LGBTQ people. Recent legislation in Florida has led to increased attempts to ban library materials, with most challenges targeting books by or about marginalized communities.

via ABC News|
#book-bans#education#escambia-county
weather2 years ago

"Southern Counties Prepare for Impending Severe Storms"

Escambia County Emergency Management is closely monitoring a powerful storm, focusing on wind as the main threat. The Emergency Operation Center will not be activated until the storm hits and 911 calls come in, but they are prepared to respond swiftly. The center will start filling up with personnel around 10 p.m. as the storm approaches the area.

via WEAR|
#emergency-management#escambia-county#national-weather-service
crime2 years ago

Florida Couple's Online Date Turns Deadly: Man Survives Throat Slashing and Bridge Throw

A Florida couple, Natalie Fonseca and Nafis Reynolds, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, and kidnapping after allegedly carjacking a man, taking turns cutting his throat, and throwing him off a bridge. The victim had met Fonseca on social media and was introduced to Reynolds as her uncle. After stealing the victim's belongings, the couple threw him off a bridge into the Escambia River. Miraculously, the victim survived and swam to shore, where he flagged down a deputy to report the incident.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|
#attempted-murder#carjacking#crime
health2 years ago

West Nile Virus Outbreak Hits Escambia and Mobile Counties

The Florida Department of Health has issued a mosquito-borne illness alert in Escambia County after two confirmed cases of West Nile virus. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions such as draining standing water, wearing protective clothing, using mosquito repellent, and repairing broken screens to prevent mosquito bites.

via NorthEscambia.com|
#escambia-county#florida-department-of-health#health
health2 years ago

Rabies Alert Issued in Florida Counties for Bat and Fox Exposures

The Florida Department of Health has issued a Rabies Alert for Escambia County after three people were exposed to one rabid fox and one person was exposed to a rabid bat this month. The health department is urging residents across the county to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect against risk of rabies exposure. Rabies is transmitted through exposure to the saliva and nervous tissue from a rabid animal through a bite, scratch, or contact with mucous membranes such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. The department provides rabies vaccinations to victims of animal bites, the only known effective treatment for rabies prevention in humans.

via NorthEscambia.com|
#animal-control#escambia-county#florida-department-of-health
education2 years ago

Publisher and Parents Sue Florida School District Over Book Bans.

PEN America and Penguin Random House have filed a lawsuit against the school district and board in Escambia County, Florida, challenging decisions to restrict or remove books from school libraries. The suit argues that these decisions violate the First and 14th Amendments and asks the court to restore the books to the shelves and restrain the school district from removing or restricting access to them. The lawsuit names 10 books which the school board removed from the shelves, overriding the recommendations of a district review committee, including two written by plaintiffs in the suit, George M. Johnson and Kyle Lukoff.

via The Washington Post|
#book-bans#education#escambia-county
crime2 years ago

Alabama State Trooper Involved in Deadly Shooting Resulting in 1 Dead and 3 Injured.

One person is dead and three others, including an Alabama State Trooper, were injured in a shooting that occurred after a police chase in Escambia County. The pursuit began after the Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 65. The Trooper is in stable condition and is expected to recover. The incident is currently being investigated by ALEA's State Bureau of Investigation.

via Fox 10 News|
#alabama-state-trooper#crime#escambia-county