An asteroid will pass relatively close to earth today. Asteroid 2018 CB will safely pass our planet at a distance of about 39,000 miles. NASA estimates the small asteroid to be between 50 and 130 feet across. While coming relatively close to the earth in space terms, it does not pose a threat to us.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DROUGHT
While you are dodging rainstorms this weekend just remember that the National Weather Service says Northwest Florida is under a severe drought. Meteorologist Jason Beaman, said over the past 90 days of rainfall, our area should have received about 14-inches of rainfall, but has gotten only half that amount. Even with the additional rain expected…… MORE
HIGHWAY 90 WIDENING PROJECTS
A long-awaited Florida Department of Transportation study concerning the widening of Highway 90 is set to be released in April. The 1.5 million-dollar, two-year study covers two sections of Highway 90: from Scenic Highway in Escambia County to Santa Rosa County, and from Glover Lane to State Road 87 South in Santa Rosa County. Officials…… MORE
MILTON CHILD NEGLECT ARRESTS
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested three adults on child neglect charges after a traffic stop at Forsyth Street and old Bagdad Highway in Milton. The driver – 31-year-old Brittni Phillips of Jay – was not wearing her seatbelt. The deputy observed burnt marijuana cigarettes and found 28 grams of spice, 1 gram of…… MORE
MOLINO FIRE STATION HIT BY LIGHTNING
Escambia Fire-Rescue says the Molino Fire Station was struck by lightning yesterday morning about 10:30 damaging several electronic items. The strike knocked out power, radios and other electronic equipment at the fire station on Molino Road, but there was no fire and no injuries were reported. Fire services were not impacted, but the radio system…… MORE
EAR-BITER ARRESTED
A 24-year-old Pensacola man was arrested Sunday after he bit off a piece of another man’s ear during a fight. Responding deputies found the victim with a bandage wrapped around his head and dried blood on his face. He told deputies the two got into a fight during an argument. Marcus Crenshaw was charged with…… MORE
MISSING TEENAGER LOCATED
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says one of two teenage girls – reported missing after they left Woodham Middle School Monday morning – has been located. 13-year-old Kalynn Meshell is apparently safe according to an update the Sheriff’s Office posted on social media yesterday afternoon. Authorities are still searching for 14-year-old Zoe McKinzie.… MORE
UWF ENDS CONTRACT WITH CHINESE INSTITUTE
The Pensacola News Journal is reporting the University of West Florida will not renew its contract with the Confucius Institute, a state-affiliated installation of the Chinese government. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio condemned the institute for its representation of China’s history and policies at Florida academic institutions. He sent a letter to UWF President Martha Saunders,…… MORE
UWF ENDS CONTRACT WITH CHINESE INSTITUTE
The Pensacola News Journal is reporting the University of West Florida will not renew its contract with the Confucius Institute, a state-affiliated installation of the Chinese government. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio condemned the institute for its representation of China’s history and policies at Florida academic institutions. He sent a letter to UWF President Martha Saunders,…… MORE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS GRAND JURY REPORT
A grand jury report released yesterday says there are serious administrative problems in DeFuniak Springs that need immediate attention. However, grand jurors said they found no evidence of criminal or intentional wrongdoing. The grand jury was called to determine how almost $221,000 in state tax revenues were lost over a three-year period by failing to…… MORE
