Two Pensacola police officers were injured last night after their cruiser was hit by another vehicle. Departmental spokesman, Officer Mike Wood, said it happened at 9th Avenue and Underwood Drive about 11:15pm as the officers were assisting the Florida Highway Patrol with a previous traffic crash. Their cruiser was struck broadside and the two officers…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
MILTON SHOOTING
The Milton Police Department is investigating a shooting on Hill Street. Authorities confirm an unidentified male was transported by ground to an Escambia County hospital and is said to be in stable condition. It was reported as a drive-by shooting but investigators say that may not be the case. Officer Michael Cline said the victim…… MORE
MORE STATE REVENUE
An unexpected surge in sales-tax and corporate income-tax collections could mean a significant increase in revenue for the State of Florida. If the revenue projections hold, it will ease the financial pressure on incoming Governor Ron DeSantis, as he prepares his first budget recommendation. State revenue collections during the fiscal year that started July 1…… MORE
FOUND BODY
The Florida Highway Patrol unidentified skeletal remains have been found in a crashed 2005 Mercedes-Benz in Union County. A similar vehicle was reported stolen in August of 2017. Troopers were initially investigating a traffic crash that happened Tuesday night at the intersection of County Road 796A and State Road 238 when the discovered the wrecked…… MORE
LAUREL HILL TEACHER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED
Laurel Hill School teacher who was fired by the Okaloosa County School District in November for sitting on the lap of a male student, has had her teaching certificate suspended for one year. The Florida Education Practices Commission said it had reached a Revised Settlement Agreement with Amanda Varnum that will prevent her from renewing…… MORE
WE’RE NUMBER THREE
The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday released new estimates showing Florida is the third most-populous state behind California and Texas. Florida also had the fifth-highest growth rate from July 2017 to July 2018, with all the fastest-growing states in the southern and western parts of the country. Florida had about 21.3 million residents as of…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY ARRESTED
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said a Sheriff’s sergeant has been arrested and charged with domestic violence and possession of child pornography after a citizen complaint led to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation. Sergeant Jeffrey Perkins was arrested Friday and after a search warrant was obtained for his cellphone he was also…… MORE
LOCALS ON GOVERNOR’S TRANSITION TEAM
Two Pensacola community leaders will join Governor-elect Ron DeSantis’ transition team. Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows will serve on the transition committee on education and workforce development, and Pensacola Chamber of Commerce President Clay Ingram was named to the committee on government operations. Gulf Power Western District General Manager Keith Hoskins, former Blue Angel…… MORE
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL BOMB THREAT
The Pensacola Police Department investigated a report of a bomb threat at Pensacola High School yesterday. Department spokesman, Officer Mike Wood, said the threat was received at 10:30 a.m. An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office bomb-sniffing dog swept the school, but found nothing. Wood said bomb threats at schools are fairly common around winter and summer break. Pensacola…… MORE
CANTONMENT POWERBALL WINNER
The Florida Lottery says a Cantonment man has claimed a 2 million prize from the POWERBALL drawing. Gary Moore’s winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers, but did not match the Powerball. Moore purchased his winning ticket from Winn Dixie in Cantonment. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling…… MORE
