Colombian man extradited to face cocaine importation charges in Pensacola
Colombian man extradited to face cocaine importation charges in Pensacola
Gustavo Adolfo Pareja, 26, of Cali, Colombia, was extradited by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida last week as a result of an extensive investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Pareja is charged with two federal drug trafficking conspiracy charges involving large amounts of cocaine that are alleged to have … read more
FWC uncovers a transnational wildlife trafficking operation in Florida
FWC uncovers a transnational wildlife trafficking operation in Florida
Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers made the first arrests in a series, which now totals seven suspects and 25 felony charges with additional arrests forthcoming. This group of suspects have been charged with Racketeering, Money Laundering, Scheming to Defraud and other organized criminal laws involving an elaborate organized enterprise … read more
Eglin squadron joins Space Force
Eglin squadron joins Space Force
1st Lt. Conner Thigpen, 20th Space Control Squadron crew commander, receives his new blue name tapes after joining the U.S. Space Force during a swearing in ceremony Sept. 3. More than 30 officers and enlisted military members were among the first to join the newly-created military branch. (Courtesy photo) More than 30 officers and enlisted … read more
Cheers to our Heroes: Sgt. Maj. Thomas Richard “Ric” Landreth
Cheers to our Heroes: Sgt. Maj. Thomas Richard “Ric” Landreth
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Richard “Ric” Landreth, U.S. Army (ret.), 63, of Southern Pines, North Carolina passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Landreth grew up right up the road in Holley, Florida and proudly served in the U.S. Army Special Ops Delta Force. He will be laid to final rest October … read more
Scout’s project aims to relocate problematic raptors at Tiger Point Park
Scout’s project aims to relocate problematic raptors at Tiger Point Park
Ian Tsubooka, a 16-year-old International Baccalaureate student at Pensacola High School who resides in Pace, recently undertook a project to relocate an osprey nest which had become an issue at Tiger Point Park & Recreation Facility. According to county officials, the ospreys have been nesting in the park for at least four years, and their … read more
Man sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery of downtown Pensacola bar
Man sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery of downtown Pensacola bar
State Attorney William “Bill” Eddins announced that on October 14, 2020, Kyle Jay Terry was sentenced by Circuit Judge W. Joel Boles to 20 years state prison as a habitual felony offender, with a 10 year minimum mandatory under the 10-20-life statute. Terry previously entered a plea straight up to the Court on November 12, … read more
Coast Guard helps with post-hurricane oil cleanup at Gulf Islands National Seashore
Coast Guard helps with post-hurricane oil cleanup at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The Coast Guard federal on scene coordinator and the state on scene coordinator from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with Federal Trustees: Department of Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and the National Park Service, coordinated efforts to remove weathered oil, discovered after Hurricane Sally, from a half-mile area … read more
Progress on Pensacola Bay Bridge repairs continues
Progress on Pensacola Bay Bridge repairs continues
As demolition efforts continue on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) remains committed to enhancing the department’s community outreach program to keep the public informed of developments associated with the repairs of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. To reinforce FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault’s, P.E. expectation of complete transparency and community assistance, … read more
FDLE arrests Pensacola man for child pornography
FDLE arrests Pensacola man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Stacy Paul Wilson, 51, of Pensacola, on twenty-five counts of obscene material possession depicting child sexual conduct. FDLE agents served a search warrant this morning at Wilson’s residence and found a desktop computer that contained the child pornography. The images and videos depicted children as … read more
Gulfarium to host Inaugural Croctoberfest this weekend only
Gulfarium to host Inaugural Croctoberfest this weekend only
Are you crazy about crocodiles? Do you think alligators are amazing? Join us this weekend for the Gulfarium’s 1st annual Croctoberfest! On October 17th & 18th, 2020 the Gulfarium will be celebrating all things crocodilian with additional encounter opportunities and special events. The Gulfarium will be introducing a brand new encounter where you can meet … read more
