The Florida Forest Service continues to urge the public to use caution with all outdoor fires because of the danger of wildfires. danger levels throughout the state. Dry conditions have sparked wildfires in many areas of the state recently and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam said the number one cause of wildfires in Florida…… MORE
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MARTHA SAUNDERS CONFIRMED 11-4-16
The Florida Board of Governors has confirmed Dr. Martha Saunders as the sixth president of the University of West Florida, effective Jan. 1st. 2017. during its quarterly meeting held Thursday at Florida Atlantic Dr. Saunders will replace Dr. Judy Bense, who will retire as UWF President on December 31st. Saunders currently serves as provost and…… MORE
GULF POWER RATE INCREASE 11-3-16
Gulf Power customers will see slightly lower monthly bills because of lower fuel costs. Every year, the Florida Public Service Commission adjusts Gulf Power’s prices to reflect cost changes in fuel, environmental controls and energy conservation programs. Average residential customers will see their bills drop about $4.63. Gulf Power has also requested the Florida Public…… MORE
FDLE AGENT ARRESTED 11-3-16
An agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement faces multiple charges after two 8-year-old boys told authorities he repeatedly sodomized and sexually abused them. Agent Charles McMullen, a supervisor, faces two felony counts of sexual battery on a victim under 12 and two counts of lewd lascivious behavior. He is on paid administrative leave.…… MORE
ALABAMA HOMICIDE VICTIMS ID’d 11-3-16
The names of the two people killed in a Flomaton murder-suicide on Tuesday have been released. The Flomaton Police Department responded to a domestic dispute and found the body of a Cory Cole, a 43-year old female. A short time later the body of 47-year old John Cole was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound…… MORE
FLORIDA RED SNAPPER SEASON EXTENDED 11-3-16
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the red snapper season will stay open in the Gulf of Mexico for an extra seven days this month. Those days are Saturday and Sunday November 5th and 6th – Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 12th – and Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 25th, 26th and…… MORE
LOCAL DROUGHT 11-2-16
It’s been 35 days since Pensacola had any measurable rain. The record is 49 days from late September through November, and was set back in 1952. The dry conditions have also been accompanied by unseasonably high temperatures with a record-breaking high of 89 on Halloween. The lack of rain is expected to continue into next…… MORE
FLOMATON DEATH INVESTIGATION 11-2-16
Two deaths in Flomaton, Alabama, just north of the town of Century are under investigation. One victim was found inside a house, the second victim was found about two miles away on College Street. Police have not been able to confirm if there is any relationship between the two victims or if the deaths are…… MORE
FOUND HUMAN REMAINS 11-1-16
The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found near Interstate 10 by a Florida Department of Transportation worker. Bones were scattered and there was no clothing found near the area. The remains have been taken to a state lab for analysis. The investigation is on-going.… MORE
CHILD NEGLECT ARRESTS 11-1-16
Two Escambia County parents have been arrested on child neglect charges. Trammell Cooley and Angel James were found passed out on drugs at a home on the 8100 block of Lillian Highway. James’ stepfather found two of the children playing outside by themselves, naked, and another was found lying on the floor inside the home…… MORE
