A 17-year-old Gulf Breeze High senior has been selected for an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point.Matthew Hawkins, was nominated by Congressman Matt Gaetz in January and made it through the final selection process to receive the appointment to the academy.… MORE
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GEORGIA KILLS DELTA AIRLINES TAX BREAK
Pro-gun lawmakers in Georgia have killed a proposed tax break on jet fuel that would have saved Delta Airlines millions. The action was taken after the airline announced it would no longer offer discount fares to members of the National Rifle Association following the school massacre in South Florida. The tax break was estimated to…… MORE
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
The Florida House has passed a bill that would fully ban texting while driving. The House voted for the legislation even though it’s unclear if the measure will make to the Governor’s desk due to opposition in the Senate where the bill has been blocked over privacy rights because police may have to inspect cellphones…… MORE
BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKDOWN
A lockdown at Bailey Middle School and Hellen Caro Elementary School in west Escambia County yesterday morning has resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old student. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the student is an eighth-grader who made a comment about there being a gun on the campus. Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said…… MORE
FOUND BODY
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a pond off Navy Boulevard near Old Corry Road. Investigators say a country work crew found the body around 1pm. The identity and cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office and the investigation is on-going.… MORE
NAS BOMB THREAT
A bomb threat at Naval Air Station Pensacola yesterday caused access to be restricted to the base for a time. Public Affairs Officer Patrick Nichols said the threat was called in to building 4149 around 11:30 a.m. and the back gate was closed. Security forces, including K9 officers, swept the area for explosives.… MORE
WARRANT ISSUED IN BOATING DEATH
The State Attorney’s Office says a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Valparaiso resident for his involvement in a fatal boating accident last year that killed 24-year-old Anthony Jarab. Jackie Mott III, faces charges including boating under the influence-manslaughter, vessel homicide, and violation of navigational rules. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…… MORE
INJURED BOBCAT RECOVERING
A bobcat struck by a car in Navarre on Tuesday morning, is recovering. The adult male bobcat was brought to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer about 11 a.m. with internal trauma and head trauma. Veterinarians worked for several hours to stabilize the animal and his prognosis…… MORE
PANAMA CITY SPRING-BREAK RULES
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office and the Panama City Beach Police Department are reminding beach-goers and spring-breakers that drinking on the beaches is prohibited starting today. Last year 168 people were arrested for drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach in March. Most paid a $200 fine.… MORE
Lockdown at Local School
Jim Bailey Middle School was on lockdown Wednesday morning due to a possible security threat. Authorities say the lockdown has now been lifted. Local officials responded quickly but the threat was unfounded.… MORE
