- Malcolm Thomas (pictured) takes office as Escambia County Superintendent of Schools, succeeding Jim Paul.
- Newly-elected members of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Escambia County School Board take office.
- Incumbents Ron McNesby and Mike Whitehead are defeated by Republican challengers in the county primary election.
- The Federal Trade Commission approves Baptist Health Care's planned acquisition of West Florida Hospital.
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