The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a 29-year-old man died after he walked into the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center yesterday and shot himself. Responding deputies said the man was in the emergency room area at the time of the shooting. No one else was threatened or injured and the identity of the man has…… MORE
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FLORIDA GAS PRICES DECLINE
Florida gas prices declined through the weekend, even as Tropical Storm Barry moved over oil platforms and refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Most of Louisiana’s refineries appear to have weathered Tropical Storm Barry without incident, although one refinery was shut down on a precautionary basis. According to the Federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental…… MORE
BLUE ANGELS PERFORM
Rough seas and windy weather Saturday did not stop the Blue Angels from performing an abbreviated, but spectacular show for the Pensacola Beach Air Show. The 20-minute flight exhibition started off with a low beach flyover and then a sneak attack from behind the beach, to the delight of the crowd. Although the weather conditions…… MORE
SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says a 38-year-old man was arrested on charges of aggravated assault after he shot at a man at one location, then fired several shots outside a residence at another location. Investigators say James Tipton shot at a man on Williams Ditch Road Saturday morning, then a few hours later, went…… MORE
INMATE CHARGED WITH TERRORISM THREATS
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents have arrested an inmate at Blackwater Correctional Facility on charges of terrorism. 53-year-old Norberto Iglesias is a serving a 15-year sentence for grand theft and fraud. Iglesias is accused of writing threatening letters saying he had information about weapons and explosives throughout Florida. He said Miami would be a…… MORE
HIGH BACTERIA LEVELS FOUND
The Escambia County Health Department has issued a health advisory for the Gulf side of Park West near the Fort Pickens gate after sampling showed high levels of bacteria. Health Department Director Dr. John Lanza said the department advises against any water-related activities because of high levels of a bacteria, often found in raw sewage,…… MORE
MARY ESTHER SHOOTING
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a 34-year-old Navarre man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a home in Mary Esther. Deputies responded to a 911 call of gunshots and found Christopher Black of Navarre outside in a carport. He was transported to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.…… MORE
CRESTVIEW ZOO’S BIG SNAKE
The Emerald Coast Zoo outside of Crestview, has one of the largest reticulated pythons in the State. The female snake is named Ginormica, weighs 200 pounds, and is a just over 20 feet long. Zoo co-owner Rick de Ridder said the largest reticulated python is 25-feet-long and is named “Medusa”, but Ginormica could reach world-record…… MORE
PENSACOLA BEACH AIR SHOW
The Blue Angel air show is still on at Pensacola Beach, despite rumors and erroneous information being shared on social media. The Blues say they will wait until the last minute to make any cancellation announcements. In order to fly, winds have to be under 25 knots with three nautical miles of visibility. Sunday may…… MORE
FREE SAND – ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations: Baars Field Athletic Park – Brent Athletic Park – Don Sutton Park, in Molino – John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park…… MORE
