The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says a crime scene technician has been arrested for stealing narcotics from the personal effects of people who died. 41-year-old Christine Rollins, was arrested Friday afternoon after an investigation revealed she had been stealing narcotics in the ECSO evidence building. She has been charged with trafficking hydrocodone and oxycodone and…… MORE
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MILTON SEX CRIMES ARRESTS
The Milton Police Department says a man and a woman have been arrested for sex crimes against minors. Investigators said the incidents took place over a three-year period and the victims came forward earlier this month. 41-year-old Jason Shirley, and 33-year-old Jessica Warren, were arrested Friday. Shirley was charged with capital felony charges of sexual…… MORE
PANAMA CITY MALL BOMB THREAT
Panama City Police say an arrest has been made for a hoax bomb threat that closed down Panama City Mall yesterday. Around 10:45 a.m., an anonymous threat was called into the Bay County Emergency Operations Center about a bomb in the Panama City Mall. Multiple agencies using bomb-sniffing dogs, assisted in the search which took…… MORE
FORT WALTON MOTORCYCLE FATAL
Fort Walton Police say a motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV Sunday evening. The crash occurred at Ferry Road and Sudduth Circle at the entrance to Fort Walton Yacht Club when the SUV failed to yield to the motorcyclist after coming to a stop sign. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, and…… MORE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS PLANE CRASH
A plane crash at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport did not result in any injuries Saturday afternoon. The DeFuniak Springs Police Department said a male pilot was making a landing in a single-engine Cessna aircraft when a cross wind caused the plane to veer off the runway and flip over. The pilot was the only…… MORE
GEL MANICURE CANCER RISK
For those who like to have their nails done gel manicures are very popular. The make nails look shiny and durable, last longer than standard manicures and dry more quickly. That’s because ultra-violet lights are used to cure the gel polish. But doctors are concerned. Some dermatologists say the treatment increases the risk of developing…… MORE
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOMB THREAT
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says a bomb threat yesterday afternoon caused Northview High School to be dismissed early. Northview High School Principal Gayle Weaver said the threat came from outside the school. The campus was searched and nothing dangerous was found. Major Andrew Hobbs, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office, said investigators soon identified a…… MORE
MEDICAL EXAMINER LAWSUIT
District 1 Medical Examiner Dr. Andrea Minyard has filed a lawsuit against the four counties in the district, which she says have no right to audit her office’s financial records. Minyard is seeking a non-monetary declaratory judgment as to her rights under the various contracts that she has with Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton…… MORE
FLORIDA GREYHOUND RACING
The Florida Greyhound Association has gone to court to try and remove a proposed constitutional amendment from the November ballot that would outlaw greyhound racing at dog tracks by 2020. However, tracks would still be allowed to operate other gambling activities, such as slot machines and poker rooms. The plaintiffs say there are numerous flaws…… MORE
MISSING WOMAN FOUND SAFE
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a 71-year-old woman from Texas, reported missing by her family, has been found safe. Investigators say Cheryl Ford of Port Arthur, Texas, was hit by a car in Santa Rosa County on February 23rd and taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. She left the Medical Center on March…… MORE
