A suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in Foley, Alabama, was captured by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies in Santa Rosa Beach yesterday. The Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit and the Foley Police Department offered a reward on Thursday to anyone who had information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Young, wanted for questioning about…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
COAST GUARD SEARCH CALLED OFF
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing person in the Gulf after a ultralight aircraft went down about a mile south of Panama City Beach yesterday. The report was received about 6:35 a.m. A helicopter and a 45-foot response boat began a search. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the…… MORE
BAY COUNTY RABID RACCOON
The Florida Department of Health in Bay County says a raccoon killed off Western Road, west of Westchester Road, has tested positive for rabies. This is the 7th confirmed rabid animal for Bay County in 2018. They include five raccoons and a rabid fox. Wild animals that act strangely or are aggressive should be avoided…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY SUSPECT SOUGHT
Walton County deputies are searching for a man involved in a traffic crash in Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County yesterday who fled the scene on foot. He is said to be a white male who was last seen wearing a teal donut hole shirt and a blue hat. Anyone with information on his whereabouts…… MORE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
A proposal has been filed in the Florida House intended to make it harder to pass future constitutional amendments. The proposal would require support from two-thirds of voters for passage of constitutional amendments instead of the current 60 percent. The 2019 legislative session starts in March. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go on…… MORE
THOMAS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has been selected as Florida’s 2019 Superintendent of the Year. Thomas was recognized for his leadership as superintendent over the past 10 years, and for his nearly four decades of service to Escambia County students. Thomas began his career as a teacher, and he went on to serve as…… MORE
CRIME RATE DECLINES
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says crime is down significantly in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. From January through June of 2018, major crimes in Santa Rosa County were down by 20 percent. The Pensacola Police Department reported 1,090 major crimes for the first half of 2018, down 15 percent from its previous semi-annual…… MORE
TAX DISCOUNT DEADLINE
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford reminds taxpayers the 4 percent discount on real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends tomorrow. To receive the 4 percent discount, payments must be mailed with a November postmark – or left by midnight, November 30th, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations – or made…… MORE
CRESTVIEW RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Two red light cameras have been installed on State Road 85 in Crestview. One camera is at the intersection with US 90, and the other at Redstone Boulevard. A traffic violation at either location will cost a violator a $158 fine, well below the state’s mandated fee of $262 for a ticket issued by a…… MORE
NEW PENSACOLA MAYOR
Pensacola has a new mayor. Grover Robinson the Fourth took the oath of office yesterday afternoon at Pensacola City Hall in the City Council chambers. Robinson called on Pensacola to come together to enable the city to reach its full potential. Former Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins and former Escambia County Commissioner Marie Young administered the…… MORE
