The Florida Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old Alabama man was killed yesterday in a crash on Highway 29 while riding his motorcycle. Troopers says he was traveling north on Highway 29 when 22-year-old Chantelle Wright, pulled out in front of him from a parking lot. The motorcyclist – whose name has not yet been released…… MORE
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BLUE ANGELS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
The Blue Angels will perform a flight demonstration at President Donald Trump’s “Salute to America” Fourth of July Celebration in Washington, D.C., next week. The Salute to America event will also feature $750,000 in donated fireworks, as well as concerts, military demonstrations, parades and a speech by President Trump. The celebration will honor each of…… MORE
OLF SITE 8 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Escambia County Commission will hold a special meeting today to decide which of three companies will create the master plan for the OLF 8 site on Nine Mile Road. The three are from Miami, Atlanta and Canada. Escambia County acquired the 636 acre OLF-8 in a land swap with the U.S. Navy for property…… MORE
PENSACOLA BEACH JET SKIS COLLIDE
Escambia County officials say one person was airlifted from Pensacola Beach after two jet skis collided in Santa Rosa Sound near Hemingway’s Island Grill on Quietwater Beach Road. It happened yesterday afternoon about 1:30 p.m. One person was airlifted to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Names of those involved have not yet been released.… MORE
NEW FLORIDA LAWS
Several new laws go into effect today in Florida. They include a new Texting and Driving law that makes texting and driving a primary offense, meaning an office can pull you over if they see you texting on your phone while your vehicle is in motion; A law which bans vaping and e-cigarettes in indoor…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY TRAFFIC FATALITIES
The Florida Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a traffic crash in Okaloosa County early Saturday evening. Troopers say the driver of a van was traveling on a private road on Eglin Air Force Base, and pulled out in front of a vehicle driven by 58-year-old Shari Ward. Both drivers were killed. Three…… MORE
SHOTS FIRED IN DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA
A Pensacola Police officer who was working traffic enforcement near the intersection of North J and Garden streets said someone fired gunshots near her from a passing car. Officer Sarah Barbosa said a red two-door Chevrolet Camaro with tinted windows was driving slowly westbound down Garden Street when an individual put their arm out of…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident involving a fight between two elderly people in Pace yesterday. It happened on Deercreek Drive where responding deputies say the couple got into a fight, and one fired a shot at the other. No one was injured, and 63-year-old, Patricia Veach was arrested and…… MORE
WORKER’S COMP CLAIM TO SUPREME COURT
A woman who was injured after tripping over her dog while working at home and said she is entitled to workers’ compensation insurance benefits, has taken the issue to the Florida Supreme Court. The 1st District Court of Appeal ruled against Tammitha Valcourt-Williams, an insurance claims adjuster. She was hurt in 2016 as she worked…… MORE
FLORIDA VETERAN’S HEALTH BILL SIGNED
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that will provide alternative treatment options for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. The bill creates a $200,000 pilot program for eligible veterans to include accelerated resolution therapy, equine therapy, music therapy, service animal training therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy at registered facilities.… MORE
