An 89-year-old old elementary school is set to be demolished after closing more than five years ago. The demolition permit has been approved for Hallmark Elementary School at “E” and Government Streets, was built in 1928 and is named for Judge George Hallmark a prominent man in Pensacola because of his time as an educator…… MORE
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NEW DOG LAW PROPOSED 1-12-17
A bill filed in the Florida Senate would place restrictions on dogs riding in the backs of pickup trucks or on trailers. Senate Bill 320 would require dogs to be secured in kennel cages or other ventilated containers or tethered so they cannot fall out. However, it would not apply to a dog being transported…… MORE
PEDESTRIAN FATAL FOLLOWUP 1-12-17
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 17-year-old has been charged with careless driving that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Troopers say Sabra Stewart was northbound Highway 29 around 6pm Tuesday evening when she struck another car, which was slowing to make a turn. Several other vehicles were involved in the collision and 29-year-old…… MORE
GAETZ COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1-12-1
Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has been appointed to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Budget Committee. Speaker Paul Ryan, who made the appointments said Gaetz has always been a fiscal conservative and strong defender of our military. Congressman Gaetz says his job is to protect our bases and to make sure government…… MORE
CHAPPIE JAMES MUSEUM 1-12-17
Yesterday was the groundbreaking for the General Daniel “Chappie” James Museum and Flight Academy. James – a Pensacola native and our nation’s first African-American four-star general – fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was highly decorated, receiving the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and the…… MORE
BALDWIN COUNTY ESCAPEE ARRESTED 1-6-17
A Baldwin County, Alabama man who was in court yesterday morning to be sentenced is now facing additional charges. 22-year-old Weston Slade was being sentenced to a three-year term for violating his probation, when he ran from the courthouse. He was later seen getting into the trunk of a car in Bay Minette, Alabama. The…… MORE
PEDESTRIAN KILLED 1-6-17
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 52-year old pedestrian was struck and killed on Nine Mile Road late Wednesday night. Troopers say Ricky Polk of Saucier, Mississippi, was walking west on Nine Mile Road near Cove Avenue when he was struck by a pickup driven by 56-year old Marlon Shelton of Cantonment. Polk was pronounced…… MORE
ALABAMA ESCAPEE RECAPTURED 1-6-17
A convicted rapist who escaped from the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore yesterday has been recaptured. Alabama Department of Corrections officials say 37-year-old Bobby Campbell and 24-year-old Mitchell Worthy were taken into custody around 2 p.m. yesterday in Montgomery. They were found at hotel where both surrendered without incident. The Department of Corrections reported Campbell’s release…… MORE
PEARL HARBOR SAILOR BURIAL 1-5-17
A U.S. sailor killed at Pearl Harbor during World War II will soon be buried at Barrancas National Cemetery. On December 7, 1941, petty officer 1st Class Walter Sollie of Myrtlewood, Alabama, was on the USS Oklahoma when it was torpedoed and capsized when attacked by Japanese aircraft. 429 crewmen – including Sollie – died.…… MORE
GRAFFITI BRIDGE TRAFFIC CRASH 1-5-17
A large truck got stuck under Graffiti Bridge on 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway yesterday afternoon around 4:45pm. The truck was too tall for the CSX Railroad Bridge and it tied up traffic for several hours until it could be removed. No injuries were reported.… MORE
