The Pensacola News Journal is reporting a new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts could be opening on East Nine Mile Road. The company has proposed constructing a 3,500-square-foot restaurant that would include a drive-thru at 1730 East Nine Mile Road, about a mile south of the University of West Florida. A spokeswoman said developers are purchasing four parcels on…… MORE
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HISTORIC HOTEL TO BE MOVED
Plans to move the historic Gulfview Hotel in Fort Walton Beach continue to move forward. Last January, the council accepted the donation of the 111-year-old wood-framed Hotel building from its previous owners, who plan to build their new home on the site. The city has $300,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency money set aside to relocating…… MORE
CONCEALED WEAPON BILL
The Florida House and Senate are proceeding with measures that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on the grounds of churches and other religious institutions that include schools. Supporters say churchgoers need to be able to defend themselves from violence. A similar House bill was approved by the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee.… MORE
MYRTLE GROVE FATAL SHOOTING
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who was shot and killed in Myrtle Grove on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies responded to a call about a shooting off Lillian Highway near North 48th Avenue around 4:30 p.m. and found 27-year-old David Washington dead on the side of the road. Investigators say 22-year-old Lyntonio De’Shawn…… MORE
FLORIDA TIME ZONE CHANGE
A Florida Senate committee is recommending that all of Florida be put in the same time zone and follow daylight-saving time throughout the year. Even if the proposal receives approval from the full Legislature, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Congress would both have to act for the changes to occur. All counties in the…… MORE
PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVER ROBBED
Pensacola Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in the area of Langley Avenue and Sanders Street. It happened yesterday afternoon and the suspect was said to be a black male, about 5-foot 9-inches tall, wearing a black beanie and a black jacket. He had a beard, and may be missing a…… MORE
Northwest Florida FLU CASES
The flu outbreak continues across the nation and the impact is being felt in Northwest Florida. The problem is so severe in Gulf County that School Superintendent Jim Norton said all schools will close Friday after more than 100 students were out sick at schools in Port St. Joe and more than 60 were absent…… MORE
HISTORIC HOTEL TO BE MOVED
Plans to move the historic Gulfview Hotel in Fort Walton Beach continue to move forward. Last January, the council accepted the donation of the 111-year-old wood-framed Hotel building from its previous owners, who plan to build their new home on the site. The city has $300,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency money set aside to relocating…… MORE
EMS SUPERVISOR INJURED
The Florida Highway Patrol said an Escambia County emergency services supervisor is in serious condition after a traffic crash at the intersection of North W Street and West Fairfield Drive yesterday afternoon. 54-year-old Paul Henning, was driving an Emergency Services vehicle south on North “W†Street with his emergency lights activated when he collided with a pickup…… MORE
EMS SUPERVISOR INJURED
The Florida Highway Patrol said an Escambia County emergency services supervisor is in serious condition after a traffic crash at the intersection of North W Street and West Fairfield Drive yesterday afternoon. 54-year-old Paul Henning, was driving an Emergency Services vehicle south on North”W” Street with his emergency lights activated when he collided with a pickup driven…… MORE
