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Sheriff Defends License Plate Readers as Crime-Fighting Tool
Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is defending the use of Flock license plate readers amid concerns from some residents about government surveillance. Simmons says the cameras are positioned on public roadways where there's no expectation of privacy, and strict protocols govern their use. "These cameras and license plate readers are in public roadways. They're not pointing in anyone's private property," Simmons said. "There are rules
Feb 171 min read


Westside Pensacola Butcher Shop Feeds Hundreds of Children Daily
Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A Westside Pensacola butcher shop is feeding up to 400 children a day through a free lunch program that started with a dream. Christy Costello, co-owner of Costello's Butcher Shop and Deli at 8190 West Fairfield Drive, says she woke up at 3:30 in the morning on March 15, 2020, with a vision to feed children on the west side of town. "The west side has a big need and they're kind of forgotten about over there," Costello said. "So that mo
Feb 171 min read


NASA To Hold Second Wet Dress Rehearsal For Artemis Two
(Cape Canaveral, FL) -- NASA's Artemis Two mission may mark another milestone this week. NASA announced yesterday it'll hold a second wet dress rehearsal on Thursday. They found a leak during the first wet dress rehearsal two weeks ago, but engineers believe they have fixed the problem. The simulated launch time will begin Thursday night at 8:30, and the test will take place during a 4-hour window. No date has been chosen yet for the actual launch, but NASA says March 6
Feb 171 min read
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