State Representative Alex Andrade (“An-Drot-E”) who represents District 2 in northwest Florida, is sponsoring a controversial bill in the Florida Legislature that would end permanent alimony and change child custody law. Andrade said he’s sponsoring the bill because 44 other states don’t have permanent alimony and he wants to create a more predictable alimony system…… MORE
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KEVIN SAUCIER JOINS WAHOOS
Escambia High graduate and 1980 World Series champion pitcher Kevin Saucier (“So-Shay”) has joined the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a part time role as a baseball scout. Thee 63-year-old Saucier, won a World Series game, pitching in relief for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. He later pitched for the Detroit Tigers where he played his…… MORE
FLORIDA VAPE SHOP BILL
A bill filed in the Florida House would require vape shops to be permitted and regulated by the state. Under the proposal, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, would also have authority over retail establishments that sell e-cigarettes and other vape products. Currently, vape shops in Florida are unregulated. The federal Centers for Disease…… MORE
FLORIDA EXOTIC REPTILE BAN
Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict the ownership and sale of more than a dozen exotic reptile species, including green iguanas. However, pet shop owners and breeders oppose the bill saying it will kill a multi-million-dollar industry. Other opponents of the bill said bans on invasive species already established in South Florida will…… MORE
DOLPHIN DEATHS
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says two dolphins were found dead within three days of each other on Pensacola Beach and in Naples in Central Florida. On January 27th, the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge said a dead dolphin with a bullet in its side was found on Pensacola Beach. Three days later biologists with…… MORE
VOTER REGISTRATION
Florida residents who are not registered and want to vote in the Presidential Primary Election on March 17th have a week to register. The deadline for the primary is Tuesday, February 18th. Florida has closed primaries and you must be registered in that party by the registration deadline. Voters can register online, in person, or…… MORE
TWO FLORIDA COLLEGES COULD BE ABOLISHED
A bill has been filed in the Florida House that would abolish New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University as independent entities. New College became the 11th member of the Florida university system in 2001, while Florida Polytechnic became the 12th in 2012. Under the proposal New College would become part of Florida State…… MORE
GULF POWER DRONE PROGRAM
Gulf Power is about to begin a drone inspection program in hopes of preventing power outages before they happen. The program is expected to begin the last week in February and will use drones equipped with both infrared and regular cameras. They will inspect feeder lines from Panama City to Pensacola. Gulf Power spokesman Gordon…… MORE
PANAMA CITY BEACH TRAFFIC FATALITY
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 29-year-old Panama City man was killed in a two-car accident in Panama City Beach early yesterday morning. Troopers say Christopher Thomas of Panama City was stopped at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Allison Avenue just before 6 a.m, but drove into the path of a tractor-trailer truck,…… MORE
GARCON POINT BRIDGE TOLL INCREASE
Representatives of bondholders have asked a judge to order the Florida Department of Transportation to increase tolls on the Garcon Point Bridge which spans part of Pensacola Bay. The bridge opened in 1999, but toll income has been inadequate to meet the financial obligations. The amount of the projected toll increase has not been released,…… MORE
