Pensacola police say an arrest has been made for that Wednesday afternoon shooting at “B” and LaRua Streets. Department spokesman Officer Mike Wood said 23-year-old Charlie Richardson has been charged with attempted murder after the victim was shot twice in the head and once in the shoulder, but survived. The victim was dropped off at…… MORE
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WANTED FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN PANAMA
North Escambia Dot Com is reporting that the U.S. Marshall’s Service said a career criminal from Molino has been apprehended in Central America. Dominic Guadagnoli of the U.S. Marshals, said 54-year Steven Stokes, was arrested in Panama. Stokes was wanted on an active warrant from Escambia County for grand theft for stealing a motorcycle from…… MORE
PANAMA CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code enforcement in Panama City has begun for properties damaged by Hurricane Michael. Bay County appraisers estimate property values in Panama City dropped 14.2 percent in 2020 – numbers that will only increase after properties damaged beyond repair are demolished. Mayor Greg Brudnicki said a lot of people are still negotiating with insurance companies and…… MORE
PEANUT BUTTER CHALLENGE UNDERWAY
The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is underway. Coordinated by Escambia County Extension, the goal is to collect jars of peanut butter to be given to area food pantries this December. Libbie Johnson, agricultural agent for Extension Escambia County, said you can donate unopened jars of peanut butter through November 27th. Last year, Extension county offices…… MORE
OPENING DAY FOR PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR
The 85th annual Pensacola Interstate Fair opens today at 4pm featuring one-dollar entry and one-dollar ride tickets for everyone. Don Frenkel, Pensacola Interstate Fair General Manager, said ride tickets must be purchased in packets of 10, but kids three years and younger are free. The fair runs from October 17th to October 27th. Fair hours…… MORE
SHOOTING FOLLOW-UP
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information about the man who was shot and killed yesterday morning on Massachusetts Avenue. Major Andrew Hobbs said 29-year-old Rashud Dexter was found dead of gunshot wounds at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Stara Circle around 1:30 a.m. Hobbs said Dexter was shot twice in his…… MORE
FORMER HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER TO BE SENTENCED
A former Booker T. Washington High School English teacher has entered a plea of no contest to charges of having sex with female students. State Attorney Bill Eddins said 31-year-old Mark Lua was charged with one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child and three counts of unlawful sexual activity with minors. Lua…… MORE
SCHOOL BUS COLLISION
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Pensacola man was cited for colliding with a school bus in a Highway 29 construction zone. Troopers say 71-year-old William Brewer, was northbound on Highway 29 when his car side-swiped a school bus driven by Cathleen Schlobohm. There were no children on the bus and neither driver was injured.…… MORE
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ ATTACKER TO BE SENTENCED
The U.S. District Court in Pensacola says the sentencing of the 35-year-old woman who threw a sports drink at Congressman Matt Gaetz, has been rescheduled. Amanda Kondrat’yev, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of assault on a member of Congress by throwing the drink at Gaetz as he left the Brew Ha Ha restaurant and…… MORE
MARIANNA FEDERAL PRISON STILL NOT OPEN
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not told Jackson County or the city of Marianna when the federal penitentiary will reopen. The prison within the city limits of Marianna is a medium security facility and work camp and houses an estimated 1,400 inmates. It suffered significant damage from Hurricane Michael last year. The Bureau of…… MORE
