PENSACOLA, Fla. — Vibrio vulnificus has been dubbed a “flesh-eating bacteria” by doctors and scientists. In some instances, the bacteria enters the body through open wounds. This year, seven cases have been confirmed in Florida Panhandle waters. Three of those cases were contracted in Escambia County. Genevieve Gallagher says she wishes she had known the risks before jumping in the …
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New hypertension clinic in Pensacola emphasizes lifestyle changes for better heart health
PENSACOLA, Fla. — High blood pressure can be deadly. Studies estimate half of all adults in the United States suffer from it. Doctors Madison Gilbert and Josie Blasius are ambulatory care pharmacists. They run the new hypertension clinic at Ascension Sacred Heart. Every day, they treat patients with high blood pressure. For the first time since 2017, the American Heart …
Read More »3 shoplifting suspects caught on camera at ‘The Boot Store’ in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Pensacola boot shop is asking the community for some help. Employees at “The Boot Store” say three people stole several pairs of boots on Tuesday morning. Surveillance cameras at the store caught them. They say this all happened within 10 minutes. Staff members say this is the first time anything like this has happened at the …
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