The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says an employee has been arrested for stealing $381 from the Winn-Dixie on Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach. Investigators say 33-year-old Shawanna Walker was seen on a surveillance video taking cash from the register eleven times and putting it in her pocket. Walker was arrested and charged with fraud…… MORE
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OKALOOSA COUNTY INMATE CHARGED
An inmate at the Okaloosa County Jail is now facing additional charges after he set off the fire sprinkler in his cell. Investigators say 66-year-old Alan Alessi struck the sprinkler head inside his cell with his flip-flop causing water to spray inside his cell. When asked why he set off the sprinkler Alessi said he…… MORE
ESCAMBIA COUNTY FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Florida Highway Patrol said a two-vehicle traffic crash yesterday on Blue Angel Parkway resulted in the death of an Escambia County woman. Troopers said a pickup driven by 20-year old Casey Robbirds of Pensacola crossed the centerline into the path of an SUV driven by 49-year old Donna Creel, who died from her injuries.…… MORE
CENTURY FINANCIAL WOES
An independent financial consultant, retained by the Florida League of Cities, says the Town of Century is “teetering on a financial cliff, and quick decisive action is needed to rescue it”. His report recommended new utility taxes to increase revenue; a charter review; an additional city administrator; contracting out the management of the town’s water…… MORE
PHONE SCAM
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a warning about a phone scam that tricks people into making costly international calls. It’s called the One-Ring Phone Scam where the scammers let the phone ring once, then hang up, hoping the victim will return the call. If they do, they may be charged a connection fee…… MORE
FEMA HURRICANE RECOVERY FUNDING
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 2.8 million dollars to help local governments, agencies, and organizations recovering from Hurricane Michael. Cities and towns receiving funds to reimburse costs for repairs to government buildings, facilities, and signs include Alford, Bonifay, Chipley, Gretna, Panama City, Vernon, Altha, Campbellton, and Noma.… MORE
RECREATIONAL RED SNAPPER SEASON BEGINS
The Florida recreational Red Snapper season begins today and lasts a month, until July 12th. The season covers both state waters, which are 9 nautical miles out, and federal waters, which are beyond 9 nautical miles. Fish must be at least 16 inches in total length, and there’s a bag limit of 2 fish per…… MORE
FLORIDA MARIJUANA BILL
Florida lawmakers have filed a bill in the House of Representatives that could legalize marijuana in the state for adults 21 and over. Under the bill, anyone over 21 will be able to “use, possess and transport” up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana along with accessories. If the bill passes, people will also be able…… MORE
PROPOSED MEDICAL EXAMINER SETTLEMENT
A proposed settlement between the District 1 Medical Examiner and Escambia and Okaloosa counties has fallen through after Escambia County rejected a settlement agreement with Dr. Andrea Minyard. Minyard was not reappointed after a “no-confidence vote” from leaders in the four counties she serves over the nondisclosure of her financial records and questions about her…… MORE
SHOOTING VICTIM DIES
A 38-year-old man who was shot during a drive-by shooting in Cantonment last week, has died. It happened in the 500 block of Irene Lane in Cantonment where deputies found Chester Purifoy shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and died of his injuries. No arrests have yet been made…… MORE
