The Pensacola News Journal is reporting the Florida Commission on Ethics will hear the results of a preliminary investigation into an ethics complaint filed by former Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson against Commissioner Doug Underhill. Underhill waived his right of confidentiality and provided the News Journal with a copy of the report, which shows the…… MORE
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WEST ESCAMBIA COUNTY TRAFFIC FATAL
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old Alabama man died in a traffic crash Friday night on Highway 90 west of Beulah.James Swope, of Seminole, was westbound on Highway 90 about 6:10 p.m. when he rear-ended a dump truck driven by 39-year old Patrick Bundy of Robertsdale, Alabama, that was exiting a weigh station. Swope…… MORE
GULF ISLANDS FLORIDA’S MOST FAVORED ATTRACTION
USA Today says Gulf Island National Seashore is Florida’s favorite attraction. A panel of Florida local experts and travel writers nominated their favorite state attractions, and USA Today readers have been voting for their favorites over the past four weeks. Gulf Islands beat out Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center in…… MORE
REHABILITATED SEA TURTLES RELEASED
Gulf World Marine Institute says hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday after being rehabilitated. The Institute received more than 850 cold-stunned sea turtles from Bay and Gulf counties. A small number of turtles are still being treated for secondary illnesses but will be released once they are…… MORE
WALMART HIRING INFORMATION SESSION
Walmart will hold three information sessions in and around the Mobile area over the next few weeks concerning hiring 750 employees for their new distribution center in Mobile. The first one will be tomorrow (Saturday) at Bryant High School, 14001 Hurricane Boulevard in Irvington. Sessions are scheduled at 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. and…… MORE
SEXUAL ASSAULT ARREST
A Pensacola man has been arrested after giving a 17-year-old girl drugs and alcohol and having sex with her. Investigators said the two had a 7-month relationship in 2016 and 2017 and 42-year-old Hayden Porter reportedly gave her marijuana, prescription pills, and alcohol. The victim told authorities the incidents were consensual at the time. Porter…… MORE
UWF RECEIVES ARCHAEOLOGY AWARD
The Society for Historical Archaeology has presented archaeologists at the University of West Florida a major national award. The Daniel G. Roberts Award for Excellence in Public Historical Archaeology recognizes the university’s work on the Tristan de Luna settlement, which dates back to 1559. The project began decades ago and includes excavations on land as…… MORE
WALMART HIRING
Walmart says it plans to hire 750 full-time employees for its 2.5 million square foot distribution center in Mobile, Alabama. Wages will average $16.50 an hour and salaried associates are expected to earn $50,000 or more a year with benefits. The hiring process is expected to begin in February for multiple positions including unloaders, loaders,…… MORE
CHOKING CHILD SAVED
A Walton County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy is credited with saving the life of a choking child at a restaurant. Thomas Corbett and several friends were eating at Javier’s Mexican Grill when a small boy started choking. Corbett was able to use an abdominal thrust maneuver to dislodge a piece of food, allowing the child…… MORE
AIR FORCE OFFICER HONORED
An Air Force officer stationed at Eglin Air Force Base has been awarded the Air Force’s highest noncombat award for Airmen who distinguish themselves by a heroic act. First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino of the 20th Space Control Squadron was honored last week for risking his life to save three others at Miramar Beach in 2017.…… MORE
