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MOTEL SHOOTING 5-4-17

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Key West Inn just before 11pm last night. Investigators say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment after being wounded. Deputies are seeking a female suspect, but no names have been released yet. The investigation is on-going and anyone with…MORE

ALABAMA FATAL HIT AND RUN 5-3-17

Alabama Authorities are searching for a hit and run driver in a deadly golf cart accident that happened near the state line Tuesday afternoon. About 4:30, the driver of a car hit the golf cart on Old Fannie Road in Flomaton, about a half mile north of the Alabama/Florida  line. The female victim was flown…MORE

DOWNTOWN TROLLEYS 5-3-17

Electric trolleys may soon be in use in downtown Pensacola. The Gulf Island National Seashore has offered the use of six electric shuttles to the city of Pensacola while it waits on the ferry service to begin next year. Curt Morse, executive director of the Downtown Improvement Board, told the board at its meeting Tuesday…MORE

LOWER BEACH PASSES 5-3-17

The new lower beach pass price for Pensacola Beach went into effect on Monday and more than 300 passes have been sold. The rate was cut from fifty dollars a year to twenty dollars and David Forte, manager of the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza, said the immediate impact should be fewer backups at the toll…MORE

CENTURY UTILITY RATE INCREASE 5-3-17

The Town Council for the city of Century in North Escambia County  has approved a 55% increase for water and wastewater that will cost the average family about two hundred dollars more per year per year. The Florida Rural Water Association said Century’s water and wastewater department had a net loss of $142,000 last year…MORE

Everyday Hero 5K to Benefit the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Foundation and The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart will host the inaugural Everyday Hero 5k on Saturday, May 13th at Community Maritime Park in Pensacola. The Everyday Hero 5K is honoring doctors, nurses, parents, caregivers, service members, first responders and our patients who exemplify courage and determination in their own lives…MORE

NEW BEACH DRINKING ORDINANCE 4-21-17

A new ordinance will allow drinking on Pensacola Beach boardwalk during certain hours. Last night the Escambia County commissioners voted 4-1 to allow drinking on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The new ordinance will expire at midnight on June 1st, 2018.MORE

NO BEAR HUNT 4-21-17

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has decided not to hold a bear hunt for at least two years. After more than four hours of often emotional testimony from hunters and animal-rights activists, the Commission decided that public support isn’t as high as desired for a repeat of the controversial 2015 hunt. 304 bears…MORE

CORRECTIONS OFFICERS HIRING 4-21-17

The Florida Department of Corrections will host a hiring event today at 9am at the Century Correctional Institution in North Escambia County. Attendees should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m.The department is seeking certified or non-certified correctional officer applicants. Attendees should bring a driver’s license, birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or…MORE

ECSD WARRANT SCAM 4-21-17

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department there is an ongoing phone scam in the community. Investigators say some residents have received a call from a man who claims to be a Sergeant Brewer from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He tells the victim that there is a warrant for their arrest, but the problem can be…MORE

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