The Okaloosa County School Board wants a suit brought against them by former School Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson to be dismissed. Jackson’s lawsuit says that since she was reinstated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and allowed to resign, the School Board is obligated to reimburse her for $282,000 in attorney’s fees and costs. Board attorneys…… MORE
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FOUND BODY IDENTIFIED
The Springfield Police Department in Bay County says a body found floating in Martin Lake back on October 19th, has been identified. The Medical Examiner’s office for the 14th Judicial Circuit, said 39-yearold, Frank Yunger was a transient in the Bay County area. The case is still being investigated and anyone with information is asked…… MORE
FLORIDA RED SNAPPER SEASON EXTENDED
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have announced that two more days will be added to the recreational red snapper fishing season in the Gulf. The Governor said the decision was made because of Tropical Storm Nestor’s impact on the state. That means the season will be extended to…… MORE
Veteran’s Day Celebration 2019
Come out on Veteran’s Day and enjoy the Veteran’s Day Parade that starts at 10am AND get some FREE hot dogs and hamburgers provided by NAPA Auto Parts, AND Our very own Pensacola native Pearl Clarkin will be performing from 9am until 11am! The 2019 Veteran’s Day Celebration will be in the Gulf Power…… MORE
GAETZ LEADS CAPITOL HILL PROTEST
Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz led more than 30 Republican lawmakers as they tried to enter the impeachment inquiry hearings against President Trump at the Capitol yesterday. The closed-door hearings are being conducted by the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Reform committees. Gaetz had previously tried to sit in on a hearing last…… MORE
INTERIM PRESIDENT OF VISIT PENSACOLA
Former Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown will become the interim president of Visit Pensacola while the tourism organization searches for a permanent leader. Visit Pensacola President Steve Hayes announced earlier this month that he will be taking a new job and his last day will be December 12th. Visit Pensacola board members unanimously chose Brown…… MORE
HOLLEY-NAVARRE SEWAGE SPILL
The Florida Department of Environment is investigating a sewage spill that occurred October 10th at the Holley-Navarre Water System’s treatment plant off Gordon Evans Road. The spill of 250 gallons of raw sewage happened when a pump truck, that had cleaned a lift station, dumped some on the ground. The spill was contained there. The…… MORE
FIRE ASSESSMENT FEE APPROVED
The Fort Walton Beach City Council has approved a controversial fire assessment fee. An $80 fee that will be collected on most resident’s monthly utility bills. Commercial owners will be assessed seven cents per square foot. The fee will go towards hiring additional firefighters, police officers. Approved 4-3 by councilmembers it will go into effect…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent suicide at Hooters restaurant yesterday morning. Responding deputies found a man dead in a vehicle in the parking lot with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lieutenant Sean Lynch said the individual appeared to be from out of town. The investigation is ongoing.… MORE
BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF REMOVED
The Florida Senate has voted to remove Scott Israel permanently as Sheriff of Broward County. Senators relied on an obscure 1868 state law that says when deputies neglect and default in the execution of their office the sheriff shall be responsible. Broward Deputy Scott Peterson stayed outside Marjorie Stoneman Douglass while the shooting was going…… MORE
