The Florida Department of Transportation says Highway 98 is open again in Mexico Beach following repairs to fix damage caused by Hurricane Michael last year. A section from Salt Creek Bridge to the Gulf County line was closed for months. Construction included repairs to the roadway and shoulders, drainage improvements, guardrail replacements, and sidewalk reconstruction.…… MORE
Category Archives: Uncategorized
AIR FORCE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORN
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a United States Air Force officer stationed in Pensacola for possession of child pornography. The investigation started in August after an agent identified photos and video of child pornography of children under the ages of 10 being downloaded and shared from a computer on Klondike Road. 29-year-old John…… MORE
PETS IN RESTAURANTS
A bill filed in the Florida Legislature would prohibit household pets from entering restaurants. While House Bill 243 wouldn’t pre-empt existing local ordinances or bar service animals from accompanying their owners inside, it would direct the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation to adopt rules and create a publicly accessible website for complaints. The…… MORE
OUTDOOR BURNING
Until further notice the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center will no longer issue authorizations for outdoor burning in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties because of the dry and dangerous conditions. While there are no burn bans in effect, authorizations are required for prescribed burning, acreage burns, and piles greater than 8 feet in…… MORE
BAY BRIDGE CRASH FOLLOW-UP
Police are continuing to investigate a serious two-vehicle traffic crash on the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Sunday. The Bridge was closed for more than two hours. Gulf Breeze Police Chief Rick Hawthorne said alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, and charges are pending. Officers say 29-year-old Kristavia Johnson, of Pensacola, was northbound…… MORE
ATMORE MURDER ARREST
Atmore Alabama Police say an arrest has been made in the ambush-style murder of an Atmore man last week. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said 23-year-old Anthony English, of Atmore was taken into custody yesterday in Monroeville, Alabama. He is charged with the murder of Roderick Watkins, Jr. on Jimbos Road in Atmore. Chief Brooks…… MORE
NEW CELL PHONE DRIVING LAW
A new Florida law banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving in a designated school crossing, school zone, or active work zone area takes effect today. Law enforcement officers will issue warnings until January 1st. Violators can be charged with a moving violation, which includes a sixty-dollar fine – not including court costs…… MORE
FORT WALTON BEACH CHILD NEGLECT ARREST
Fort Walton Beach Police say a 25-year-old Fort Walton Beach woman was charged with felony child neglect after her 2 and 4-year-old children were found wandering on Highway Avenue near Eglin Parkway. Investigating officers said Amanda Erickson was sleeping when the children went outside. The investigation revealed this was not an isolated incident. The children…… MORE
FLORIDA GAS PRICES
Florida gas prices dropped an average of 6 cents during the past week. After shooting up to $2.50 per gallon 11 days ago, the state average is now $2.44 and falling. The Triple “A”Auto Club Group says the belief that Saudi Arabia’s crude oil infrastructure could recover quickly after bombing attacks has eased market concerns…… MORE
DESTIN SEWAGE SPILL
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says a spill of an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 gallons of sewage from a lift station off U.S. Highway 98 near the Silver Dunes condominiums in Destin on Saturday may have gone into the stormwater system. The spill was caused by mechanical malfunction and was stopped within an hour.…… MORE
