A lockdown at Bailey Middle School and Hellen Caro Elementary School in west Escambia County yesterday morning has resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old student. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the student is an eighth-grader who made a comment about there being a gun on the campus. Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
FOUND BODY
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a pond off Navy Boulevard near Old Corry Road. Investigators say a country work crew found the body around 1pm. The identity and cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office and the investigation is on-going.… MORE
NAS BOMB THREAT
A bomb threat at Naval Air Station Pensacola yesterday caused access to be restricted to the base for a time. Public Affairs Officer Patrick Nichols said the threat was called in to building 4149 around 11:30 a.m. and the back gate was closed. Security forces, including K9 officers, swept the area for explosives.… MORE
WARRANT ISSUED IN BOATING DEATH
The State Attorney’s Office says a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Valparaiso resident for his involvement in a fatal boating accident last year that killed 24-year-old Anthony Jarab. Jackie Mott III, faces charges including boating under the influence-manslaughter, vessel homicide, and violation of navigational rules. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…… MORE
INJURED BOBCAT RECOVERING
A bobcat struck by a car in Navarre on Tuesday morning, is recovering. The adult male bobcat was brought to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer about 11 a.m. with internal trauma and head trauma. Veterinarians worked for several hours to stabilize the animal and his prognosis…… MORE
PANAMA CITY SPRING-BREAK RULES
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office and the Panama City Beach Police Department are reminding beach-goers and spring-breakers that drinking on the beaches is prohibited starting today. Last year 168 people were arrested for drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach in March. Most paid a $200 fine.… MORE
Lockdown at Local School
Jim Bailey Middle School was on lockdown Wednesday morning due to a possible security threat. Authorities say the lockdown has now been lifted. Local officials responded quickly but the threat was unfounded.… MORE
BREAKING NEWS – Jim Bailery Middle School lockdown
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed a lockdown of Jim Bailey Middle School in West Escambia County is underway, but there has NOT been a shooting at the school.. They have not specified the reason for the lockdown…… MORE
GARCON POINT BRIDGE PURCHASE
A bill filed by Florida State Representative Jayer Williamson would have the State buy the bridge from the bondholders and and cut tolls almost cut in half. Although the toll would be reduced to $2.00 taxpayers would be pay the cost to buy the bridge from the bondholders who own it now. Funds would come…… MORE
MOBILE POLICE OFFICER FUNERAL
Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa – killed in the line of duty last week while responding to a homicide investigation – was laid to rest today. Hundreds of people attended services at Cottage Hill Baptist Church and hundreds more lined the roadways as his funeral procession led the way to Mobile Memorial Gardens where Officer…… MORE
