Local law enforcement authorities are warning businesses and individuals to be on the lookout for fake one-hundred dollar bills. The bills are used as props in movies and television shows and have the words “FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY” printed on the bill along with the statement “This note is not legal. It is to…… MORE
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PPD OFFICER RETIRES 12-28-16
A Pensacola Police officer has retired after 26 years on the force. Officer Greg Robichaud (“Robe-A-Show”) retired Monday. He spent the last 16 years teaching other officers self-defense, driving and shooting skills. He also taught prospective officers at the George Stone Technical Center, where he will continue to teach in retirement.… MORE
COUNTY SHOOTING 12-23-16
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early morning shooting. Deputies found the male victim near the College Trace Apartments on Bloodworth Lane. The victim was taken to a local hospital. His name and condition have not yet been released, but investigators believe the shooting was drug related. Anyone with information is asked to…… MORE
BELL-RINGER ARRESTED 12-23-16
A man collecting donations for the Salvation Army has been arrested on theft charges. John Thames was a Bell Ringer at the Gulf Breeze Walmart when a woman stopped to make a donation. As she placed money into the kettle she accidentally dropped her wallet as she walked away. When she discovered the wallet was…… MORE
ECUA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 12-23-16
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority offices will be closed today and Monday, December 26th, and on Monday, January 2nd, 2017. However, there will be no changes to ECUA sanitation collection schedules in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties and customers may place wreaths and Christmas trees, and decorations, at the curb for pick-up with regular yard waste…… MORE
KEEP THE WREATH GREEN 12-23-16
A sixth red bulb has been illuminated on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign wreath in Escambia County. A fire was reported last night just after 7 p.m. at a home on Rawlings Drive at Greenbriar Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but the house suffered heavy smoke damage. The “Keep the Wreath Green”…… MORE
MOBILE OFFICER SHOT 12-22-16
A Saraland, Alabama, police officer was shot and critically wounded yesterday morning while responding to a domestic disturbance call. 27-year-old Matthew Richardson was said to be arguing with his grandfather. Richardson shot officer Jackie Tucker in the head and was then shot and killed by another officer. Saraland Police Chief J.C. West said Officer Tucker…… MORE
ROBBERY ARRESTS 12-22-16
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department says two 18-year-olds have been arrested for robbing a woman during a Craigslist deal gone bad. The victim told deputies she was contacted by De’Shaun Allen and Thomas Wright about a necklace she had listed for sale on Craigslist. The suspects went to the victim’s home to view the necklace…… MORE
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION PUBLIC MEETING 12-22-16
The Escambia County Legislative Delegation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, on the campus of Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard. State Representative Clay Ingram, chairman of the Delegation, says members will consider local bills, hear presentations from…… MORE
DRUG ARREST 12-21-16
A Century man arrested for a traffic violation now faces additional charges of bringing illegal drugs into the County Jail. An Escambia County deputy stopped 48-year old Aubrey Phifer on Highway 29 in Century and arrested him for driving while license suspended as a habitual traffic offender. After being taken to the Escambia County Jail corrections…… MORE
