A man was arrested in front of Warrington Elementary School yesterday after he intentionally hit a deputy with his car. Deputies had responded to an assistance call at the school and were helping to direct traffic in the parking lot while students were being picked up after school. One driver – identified as Frank Leverett…… MORE
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER TOWN HALL MEETING 2-2-17
International Paper will hold a town hall meeting this afternoon in the Tate High School cafeteria to provide information and answer questions about the explosion at the Cantonment mill on Sunday, January 22nd. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the meeting will begin at 6pm.… MORE
GB ATTORNEY SUSPENDED 2-1-17
A Gulf Breeze lawyer is one of 13 attorneys suspended by the Florida Supreme Court. Richard Colbert pleaded guilty in federal court to 13 felony counts of theft, embezzlement, misapplication of funds entrusted to a financial institution; money laundering, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and making false statements to a federal financial institution. Colbert will…… MORE
BLACK BEAR AND CUBS CAPTURED 2-1-17
Florida Wildlife officials believe they’ve captured the bear that attacked a Gulf Breeze man and his dog Monday night. Rick Wilkerson and his Labrador Retriever were injured when they encountered a mother bear and her three cubs. They’re expected to be OK. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they had to euthanize the…… MORE
MILTON DOUBLE-SHOOTING 2-1-17
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting at a motel. It happened yesterday morning around 7 a.m. at the Emerald Sands Inn in Milton. Responding deputies found two people dead in a motel room. No further details have been released and the investigating is on-going.… MORE
IP EXPLOSION FOLLOW-UP 2-1-17
International Paper is reportedly now offering payments of $500 to residents in areas affected by the explosion earlier this month. The company said the payment is to assist those affected during their time of inconvenience. WEAR TV3 said International Paper is not requiring any kind of release or waiver of claim be signed to get…… MORE
CREDIT UNION ROBBED 2-1-17
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department says the Gulf Winds Federal Credit on Creighton Road was robbed yesterday afternoon. Investigators say the suspect walked into the credit union at 1444 Creighton Road about 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at demanded money from a teller. He left with the cash and no injuries were reported. Anyone with information on…… MORE
PARK AMBASSADORS 1-31-17
Escambia County commissioner Lumon May wants to increase supervision at area parks and playgrounds. At the joint meeting between Escambia County and Pensacola city officials yesterday he proposed hiring what he calls “park rangers” or “park ambassadors.” Commissioner May said they would not be security guards or law enforcement officers, but would be paid staff…… MORE
WANTED FUGITIVE 1-31-17
Pensacola Police are seeking a man wanted for an armed carjacking and several other felony charges. 28-year-old David Lee Hicks is accused of stealing a vehicle and cash at gunpoint from a 31-year-old man in the 1300 block of North J Street. The car was later found crashed. Lee is described as a black male,…… MORE
MOTORCYCLE CRASH 1-31-17
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV yesterday morning at the intersection of Pace Boulevard and Cervantes Street. The motorcycle burst into flames after the crash and the driver – 28-year-old Peter Lovetto – is reported in serious condition.… MORE
