The second Escambia County deputy accused of having sex with a minor is on trial in Circuit Court. Opening statements in the case against Mark Gene Smith began yesterday. He is accused of having sex with several minors ages 16 to 17, between July 2014 and Feb 2015. Smith’s attorney, Barry Beroset (“Ba-Ros-Set”) questioned why…… MORE
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SANDY AND BUBBA’S DEALERSHIP 10-6-16
Sandy Sansing and Bubba Watson have announced the opening of their new Chevrolet dealership in Milton on Highway 90 to be called “Sandy and Bubba’s Milton Chevrolet.” The two acquired Lou Sohb’s (“Sobs”) Milton Chevrolet and this is Sandy Sansing’s ninth dealership. Two-time Master’s winner Bubba Watson grew up in Bagdad, Florida and went to…… MORE
LIONFISH STING VICTIM 10-5-16
The U.S. Coast Guard had to assist a man on a boat near Destin after he was stung by a lionfish late Monday afternoon. The Coast Guard responded to a call for assistance around 5:30 p.m. about a person aboard a boat who suffered an allergic reaction to the lionfish sting. A 45-foot Response Boat…… MORE
CHILD PORN ARREST 10-5-16
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 60-year-old Pensacola man on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of transmission of child pornography. The FDLE says the investigation began in December 2015 after multiple images and videos of child pornography were found coming from Lawrence Lacoste Junior’s computer. Over 30,000…… MORE
CITY BANK ROBBERY 10-5-16
The Pensacola Police Department is investigating the robbery of a Pensacola bank. Just after noon yesterday the suspect – described as a black mal about six-feet tall in his early 30’s said to be wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt with a patch on the left shoulder sleeve, dark jeans, dark hat, and sunglasses – walked…… MORE
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PAY RAISE 10-5-16
The Escambia County Commission is set to approve a new payment policy for volunteer firefighters who answer calls and complete basic requirements. Under the proposed plan a Firefighter Trainee will now receive $200 per month, or $400 per month if he or she has completed a 12 hour orientation course and obtains Firefighter I within…… MORE
Peanut Butter Drive 10-4-16
In an effort to boost the supply of the most requested food pantry item, peanut butter, UF IFAS Escambia County Extension is teaming up again with the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help “Take a Bite out of Hunger” by participating in a local peanut butter drive. Residents are asked to help meet the challenge…… MORE
LED STREET LIGHTS 10-4-16
A new study from the American Medical Association says LED streetlights could be harmful to drivers. An LED light consists of a blue chip light, surrounded by a phosphorous coating, which is activated by the blue light, creating high-intensity light with a lower amount of energy. However, over time the phosphorous coatings allowing the intensity…… MORE
GUANTANAMO NAVY EVACUEES 10-4-16
Seven hundred military family members evacuated from the U.S Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay BECAUSE OF Hurricane Matthew have arrived at Pensacola Naval Air Station. They are mostly family members of base personnel, but there were some non-essential staff evacuated as well. The evacuees include adults, children and about 60 pets. The families are staying…… MORE
HOUSE FIRE FOLLOWUP 10-4-16
The house fire damaged three townhomes on Diego Circle off of Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday is still under investigation. Escambia County fire officials say the fire appears to have started in the back of the middle home. The home where the fire started was heavily damaged and the blaze spread to two adjacent homes that…… MORE
