Florida’s attorney general says more than a million dollars is available to repay businesses that were conned by what is being called a “government imposter scheme.” Attorney General Ashley Moody said Thomas Henry Fred, Jr., and his affiliated businesses sent letters to small businesses designed to look like an invoice from a government agency, demanding…… MORE
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FLORIDA GAS PRICES
Florida gas prices are lower after an unexpected jump last week. The state average increased 11 cents per gallon on Wednesday, before declining two cents over the weekend. Florida drivers are now paying an average price of $2.52 per gallon for regular gasoline. The state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, and…… MORE
NAS SHOOTING
The Navy has identified the three Navy personnel who died during the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday. They are: 23-year-old Ensign Joshua Watson, from Coffee, Alabama – 19-year-old Airman Mohammed Haitham, from St. Petersburg, Florida – Airmen Apprentice Cameron Walters, from Richmond Hill, Georgia. The FBI identified the shooter as 21-year-old Mohammed…… MORE
NAVAL AIR STATION REOPENS
The Naval Air Station will re-open to all employees today after the shooting that left 4 dead on Friday. However, visitors must have a current Department of Defense card or they will be turned away. The National Naval Aviation Museum and Barrancas National Cemetery is closed to visitors until further notice.… MORE
FLORIDA FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at the Naval Air Station. The Governor directed the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations,…… MORE
FIRE TRUCK HIT BY PICKUP
Escambia County Fire Rescue says a fire engine that had responded to a medical call at an apartment complex in Warrington early Saturday morning was hit by a pickup truck, which then went through a fence and crashed into an apartment. No firefighters were injured. There were no immediate reports of any injuries in the…… MORE
MISSING PERSON
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 72-year-old man who may be endangered and was reported missing from Century. James Calhoun was last seen in Century on December 2nd and may be driving a dark blue 2009 four-door Kia sedan with Florida tag 352-NER. He may be in need of medical attention. He…… MORE
MISSING SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT K-9
The Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing K-9. The Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Jewel was last seen in the Boykin Damascus community in Escambia County, Alabama. Sheriff Heath Jackson said she does not bite and there is no reason to be afraid of her. Anyone that sees her can notify any…… MORE
TATE HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says one teenager has been arrested and a warrant has been issued for another for their involvement in a fight Wednesday at Tate High School. 17-year-old Lester Cheatam has been charged with felony battery and a warrant for the same charge has been issued for 16-year-old Ya’Marcus. Videos show two…… MORE
DELAYED PEDESTRIAN FATALITY
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 42-year-old man struck by a car last week in Beulah, has died. Troopers say on November 30th, Jared Dunn was walking on Beulah Road near Nine Mile Road about 6:15 p.m. when he was struck by an SUV driven by 44-year old Constance Spencer of Pensacola. Dunn was transported…… MORE
