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• Escambia County, Florida's U.S. 90 turn lane now open (wkrg.com) — Drivers on Mobile Highway in Pensacola can now use a new turn lane to access westbound U.S. 90A and West Nine Mile Road, part of a larger resurfacing project. FDOT warns there will still be occasional lane closures through early 2027, so local commuters should stay alert in the construction zone.
• Two new K-9s set to join Pensacola police unit as department weighs specialties (weartv.com) — Pensacola Police are preparing to add two new K-9s as they decide whether to focus on patrol work or specialized tasks like weapons or bomb detection. With nearby agencies already using firearms-sniffing dogs in schools and events, the department is weighing training and temperament to bolster safety at local schools, streets, and possibly the airport.
• How education shaped Michael Elkins' career of service (einpresswire.com) — From his current role in Pensacola with Naval Education and Training Command, retired senior chief Michael Elkins helps keep thousands of new Sailors moving through the Navy's combat systems schools. Drawing on decades at sea and in classrooms, he troubleshoots training bottlenecks and urges young Sailors he meets here to master the basics before hitting the fleet.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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