Escambia County parents who would like their public school student picked up or dropped off somewhere other than their home address must file their requests online before midnight on Sunday, July 15th. Parents wishing to hand-deliver their request form need to bring it to the transportation office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12th. To…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
OKALOOSA COUNTY DROWNING
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a 20-year-old man apparently drowned near the Marler Bridge on July 4th. Pethiley Maximo – who could not swim – was last seen by his friends about 8 p.m. Wednesday wading in waist-high water when he disappeared. A Sheriff’s Office dive team found his body in the water off…… MORE
PACE HIT AND RUN
The Florida Highway Patrol said a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident Thursday. Troopers said around 1pm a Dodge truck heading west on Highway 90 near East Spencer Field Road, veered off the highway and struck 58-year-old Shirley Pitts of Pace. The truck then crashed into a boat on a trailer and left…… MORE
FT WALTON FIREWORKS SHOW MALFUNCTION
Attendees at the fireworks show at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park on Wednesday got more than they expected. Buddy Carter, with the company that put on the show, said a fireworks shell exploded in its mortar, causing it to not reach its expected altitude. Nearby boats at the time of the malfunction retreated to…… MORE
GULF ISLANDS TRAM SERVICE
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced that free tram service in the Fort Pickens area has begun operating to serve passengers who ride the new ferry service. The trams will run through the end of October, with stops at the Fort Pickens, the campground and Langdon Beach. Trams will stop at each location every 15…… MORE
PANAMA CITY BEACH WATERSPOUT
Storms moving through northwest Florida yesterday produced a small waterspout off Panama City Beach in the Gulf. The water spout stayed offshore and did not cause any problems. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee said several waterspouts were reported Monday morning and afternoon off the coast of the Panhandle and off Inlet Beach around the…… MORE
PRESIDENT’S SON TO CAMPAIGN FOR GAETZ
Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, is coming to the Northwest Florida State College Arena on August 2nd to campaign for Congressman Matt Gaetz, and GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The President has voiced support for Gaetz as well as Ron DeSantis, a Republican running against…… MORE
FWB POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION
The Northwest Florida Daily News is reporting the City of Fort Walton Beach has hired an attorney to conduct an investigation into complaints made last week against the Police Chief and a Captain by another officer in the Department. Mark Bonfanti has been asked to review 12 complaints filed by Officer Don Hall against former…… MORE
WEATHER SYSTEM IN THE GULF
The National Hurricane Center said the region is getting lots of rain from a low-pressure area and associated trough that has moved into the Gulf close to northwest Florida. While definitely a rain-maker it is not expected to intensify into a named storm because it is so close to land. The other good news for…… MORE
BROWNSVILLE PROSTITUTION STING
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 women and one man during a one-night prostitution sting in the Brownsville area. They ranged in age from 25 to 56. The Sheriff’s Office said the operation was conducted because of complaints about increased prostitution in the area. The sheriff’s office said they will conduct a similar operation…… MORE
