The U.S. Attorney’s Office says five people were arrested Wednesday on a 44-count federal indictment for their involvement in a Pensacola-based dogfighting ring. The ring operated under the name C Wood Kennels, arranged dogfights, allowed the dogs to attack “bait” animals and performed veterinary care without a license to avoid taking the dogs to licensed…… MORE
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INTERIM MEDICAL EXAMINER HIRED
The First Judicial Circuit has a new interim Medical Examiner. Doctor Tim Gallagher, associate medical examiner for about seven years, will take over Tuesday from Doctor Andrea Minyard at a salary of $350,000 a year. Gallagher’s contract calls for him to perform a maximum of 250 autopsies a year and he will be paid an…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY MURDER INDICTMENT
A 37-year-old Milton man has been indicted for the 2015 murder of his roommate. On March 26th, 2015, Stephen Rice was found dead of a gunshot wound in the head at his residence on Persimmon Hollow Road in Santa Rosa County. Assistant State Attorney Paul Gillespie said the facts of the case demonstrate the murder…… MORE
CANTONMENT RAILROAD CROSSING WORK
The Florida Department of Transportation says work crews will replace the Highway 29 railroad crossing at the International Paper plant in Cantonment this weekend. There may be some traffic delays as both north and southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction south of Muscogee Road from 8 p.m. Friday, to 6…… MORE
CRESTVIEW HIT AND RUN
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 30-year-old Crestview woman was transported to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car early Wednesday morning. Troopers say Ashley Richards was walking across Okaloosa Lane around 1:30 a.m. when she was struck by a car, which left the scene. Richards was taken to Fort Walton…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted for a weekend shooting in Freeport has been apprehended. Colton Bryan was arrested Tuesday in Santa Rosa County after an anonymous tip was received. Bryan is facing charges of armed burglary and possession of a firearm.… MORE
TSA PRECHECK
The Transportation Security Administration says travelers can save some time by registering for TSA PreCheck. Registration is available from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1-5 p.m. through Friday. Travelers must apply online at the TSA web site and make an appointment for the service. TSA PreCheck offers a five-year, $85 membership that allows eligible…… MORE
HIT AND RUN VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Pensacola Police have identified the man who was critically injured in a weekend hit-and-run. 31-year-old Ryan Torrens was walking with his bicycle at the intersection of Cervantes Street and 19th Avenue when he was struck by a car that left the scene. The suspect vehicle is a 2006 to 2011 Honda Civic sedan, light in…… MORE
FORMER UWF PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO STATE COMMISSION
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made eleven appointments to the Florida Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission – including the former President of the University of West Florida. Doctor Judy Bense served as President of UWF from 2008 – 2016 and has been with the university since 1980. She is the founder of UWF’s Anthropology program, the…… MORE
CRESTVIEW HIT AND RUN DRIVER ARRESTED
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man wanted fa or deadly hit-and-run in Crestview has been arrested. Troopers say William Boles hit and killed 71-year-old Wilber Heath as he was walking along Highway 90 near Hare Street. He was booked into the Okaloosa County Jail and is being held without bond.… MORE
