The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a Florida law that sets different tax rates for satellite and cable-television services. The U.S. Supreme Court, without explanation, turned down Dish Network’s appeal of a ruling last year by the Florida Supreme Court that upheld the law. The state’s…… MORE
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PENSACOLA DEATH INVESTIGATIONS
Police are working two death investigations, both of which are believed to involve drug overdoses. Police found one of the victims was found dead inside a vehicle at “P” and Gadsden streets around 3:30 p.m. Monday. There were no signs of trauma. Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact the Pensacola Police…… MORE
FOUND BODY ID’d
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found in Navarre Sunday. Investigators say the body of 47-year-old Toby Dixon, of Birmingham, Alabama was found in a parking lot, but there were no indications of foul play. However, the investigation remains active and ongoing and are treating the case as suspicious until proven…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY CHILD SHOT
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says an 8-year-old girl is recovering after being shot Sunday night. Deputies responded to a residence off Highway 73 near the Jackson County – Calhoun County line and the victim was transported by life flight to Pensacola. She is said to be in stable condition. It appears the shooting was…… MORE
UCF “NATIONAL CHAMPS”
Forget Alabama and Georgia, Florida Governor Rick Scott issued a proclamation yesterday declaring the University of Central Florida Knights football team as national champions ¦in Florida. The Knights had an undefeated 13-0 season and beat Auburn 34-27, in the Peach Bowl. Governor Scott said UCF proved they are champions by beating the only team that…… MORE
FLORIDA-GEORGIA WATER DISPUTE
Lawyers for Florida asked the U.S. Supreme Court on yesterday to reject a special master’s report denying the state relief in its dispute with Georgia over water flow into the Apalachicola River. However, a lawyer representing Georgia asked the court to uphold the report, which favors Georgia. The case is the result of a lawsuit…… MORE
ESCAMBIA SCOOLS AND COLD WEATHER
Continued cold weather has caused the Escambia County School District to cancel outdoor sports and activities for today and tomorrow. School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said outdoor sports and activities will resume on Saturday when the weather moderates. Thomas said the goal is to limit exposure to low temperatures and wind chill for students and their…… MORE
TAX PAYMENTS
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said there is help for those who may need to make partial payments for their 2017 property taxes. Partial payments are accepted for current year taxes from November 1st until March 31st, but property owner must submit an application and there is a ten-dollar processing fee deducted from each…… MORE
PENSACOLA LOTTERY WINNER
There was no winner in the Powerball drawing Wednesday night, but someone who bought a ticket in Escambia County did fairly well. The Florida Lottery says a ticket sold at a Circle K on Pensacola Boulevard is worth 2 million dollrs. The buyer paid a dollar extra for the Power Play option, which doubles the…… MORE
LIFE-EXPECTANCY DOWN
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the average life expectancy in the U.S. has declined for the second consecutive year, and is now 78.6 year. The CDC’s Mortality Statistics Branch says and increase in fatal drug overdoses may be responsible. The CDC said about 30,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2015. That…… MORE
