The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible drowning in the Gulf Saturday afternoon. A 911 call was received from near Sandpiper Cove off Gulf Shore Drive around 3:30 Saturday after a man was found floating face down and not breathing. He was taken to the Destin Emergency Room where he was pronounced dead…… MORE
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SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE ORDERING
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said his office is the first in the State to offer specialty license plate ordering. Online ordering allows a person an easy and convenient way to order a specialty plate without ever having to visit a Tax Collector’s office. Specialty plates give someone the opportunity to support charitable and…… MORE
SCHOOL DISTRICT FIRING APPEAL REJECTED
The Okaloosa County School Board has voted to uphold the firing of Andy Johnson, the program director of student services, discipline and athletics during Mary Beth Jackson’s tenure as school superintendent. Marcus Chambers, who replaced Jackson as superintendent when she was suspended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, called for the termination of Johnson and fellow…… MORE
ELDERLY ATTACKER ARRESTED
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested for attacking an elderly woman because he thought she caused the stock market to fall. The victim told Sheriff’s deputies 36-year-old Bruce Burnsed accused her causing the stock markets to fall and struck her on the left arm. He also attacked the victim’s husband. Burnsed…… MORE
JANICE GILLEY CONTRACT APPROVED
The Escambia County Commission has approved an employment contact with incoming County Administrator Janice Gilley of Molino. She will be paid $185,000 per year, plus benefits and a $500 car allowance per month and begin work on July 1st. She replaces Jack Brown, who left last year to be with his wife as she battles…… MORE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PASS OUT
Six students wearing costumes became overheated and passed out while giving presentations yesterday morning at Pine Meadow Elementary School. A School District spokesperson said the students were in heavy, hot costumes during a presentation in the cafeteria. Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said the air conditioning was turned on and was working properly. The…… MORE
NEW SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL
The Santa Rosa County School District plans to build a new school in the Navarre area. The two-story, 30 million-dollar K-8 school will be built on 42 acres west of Elkhart Drive and north of Houston Circle. It is the first new school to be built in Santa Rosa County in 12 years and will…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY HIT AND RUN ARREST
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested after a hit-and-run incident yesterday morning. 54-year old Edward Thornburg fled from the scene and law enforcement officers pursued him from from Destin to Fort Walton Beach along Highway 98 after he refused to stop for deputies. Thornburg hit several cars and Okaloosa County…… MORE
BAY COUNTY CHILD PORN ARREST
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 29-year-old Panama City Beach man for possession of child pornography on his cellphone. Joaquin Herrera, was arrested on May 3rd for sexually abusing a juvenile. A forensic examination of his phone revealed a video of Herrera molesting the victim, and other juveniles. Also found on his phone…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY H. S. GRADUATION RULES
Rules regarding honors regalia worn at Walton County High School have caused some comments. Walton County High School Principal Janet Currid said students will be allowed to wear any pins, cords, or stoles earned through academic clubs and other organizations during the baccalaureate and other school ceremonies, but not during the graduation ceremony itself on…… MORE
