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CHILD PORN ARREST

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says a 26-year-old Milton man has been charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography was allegedly that was found on his phone. FDLE began investigating Kenneth Flores in November. Agents found more than 100 child pornography images in a Dropbox account. Flores was booked into the Escambia County…MORE

NOROVIRUS AT HURLBURT

The norovirus continues to cause problems at the headquarters of the Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing. The virus causes stomach or intestinal inflammation and can produce nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes norovirus as an extremely contagious virus that can be contracted through contact with an infected…MORE

WARRINGTON FATAL SHOOTINGS

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation into the fatal shooting of two teenagers in Warrington continues. 19-year-old Gideon Fussner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault in connection to the Monday night shooting. Investigators say it started as an argument about a woman. Deputies responded to the 200 block of…MORE

PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING

A Southwest Airlines had to make an emergency landing yesterday morning at Pensacola International Airport. Flight 1539 from Orlando to Houston was diverted to the Pensacola airport when fumes – later linked to a malfunctioning coffee maker – were reported in the back of the aircraft. Emergency medical services crews were on scene as a precaution to assess anyone…MORE

PICKUP TRUCK BURNS

Escambia County Emergency Services said a man was airlifted to the hospital yesterday afternoon after his truck caught fire on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. The man was southbound on Highway 97 in front of Ernest Ward Middle School when his truck caught fire. He reportedly suffered serious second and third degree burns to his…MORE

ESCAMBIA TAX COLLECTOR’S MOLINO OFFICE

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office is looking for a few customers interested in obtaining or renewing their concealed weapons permit to help them in Molino. Kelly Cooke, spokesperson for Tax Collector Scott Lunsford, said as part of training for he Molino office, today and tomorrow, appointments will be offered to citizens to ber training…MORE

OLIVE ROAD TRAFFIC FATAL

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 32-year old man driving a scooter was killed in a traffic accident Monday evening on Olive Road. Troopers say Michael Saxton of Pensacola was driving a pickup west on Olive Road about 5:10 p.m. when he turned into the path of a moped  driven by 36-year old Eric P.…MORE

WARRINGTON DOUBLE MURDER

Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a double murder in Warrington last night. Deputies responded to a report of gunshots on Weis Lane off of Barrancas around 11:15 p.m. Two people were found dead at the scene and a third victim was taken to a local hospital. Details are sketchy and the investigation is on-going.MORE

ALABAMA FATAL LOG TRUCK CRASH

Alabama State Troopers say a fatal log truck crash in Atmore early Monday morning was likely caused by a medical condition. Troopers say 53-year-old Danny Boyington, was southbound on Highway 31 when his log truck ran off the roadway about 4:10 a.m into a wooded area. He was pronounced deceased following the crash and troopers…MORE

HATCHERY LEASE

The Pensacola News Journal is reporting the Pensacola City Council will not discuss the fish hatchery lease at Thursday’s Council meeting. The item was pulled from the agenda during the council’s agenda conference on Monday. Council President Gerald Wingate announced the item was pulled at the request of its sponsors, Mayor Ashton Hayward and Councilwoman Jewel…MORE

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