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
Santa Rosa Teachers didn’t receive October pay – union plans legal recourse
Santa Rosa Teachers didn’t receive October pay – union plans legal recourse
Santa Rosa County District Schools faculty and staff did not get their paychecks today, and the Santa Rosa Professional Educators union is seeking legal recourse. “We are aware of an issue with the payroll disbursement for October,” said Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick, who said the district discovered the issue lies with a local bank which did … read more
New view at Navarre Park – handprint tiles from demolished walls now available for pick up
New view at Navarre Park – handprint tiles from demolished walls now available for pick up
There’s an unobstructed, open view at the foot of Navarre Beach Bridge after contractors demolished the former Panhandle Butterfly House, basketball court, splash pad, landscaping and most of the existing playground at Navarre Park ahead of planned renovations. The east end of the park will remain closed during construction of new playground and parking areas, … read more
Exciting end to winning season for Lady Raiders
Exciting end to winning season for Lady Raiders
Ansley Finley and Sammy MacFarland pursue a loose pass in the back row Tuesday. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Although marred by COVID-19, the Navarre High School Lady Raiders’ volleyball team earned their first winning record since 2012, and it was a battle to the end for a team whose story was an adventure. Navarre (8-7) … read more
Fatal shooting under investigation in Okaloosa County
Fatal shooting under investigation in Okaloosa County
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place around 5 a.m. this morning on Shirley Drive. Deputies were called to a townhome in connection to a woman’s phone call reporting that a man broke into her home and had been shot. They found a male victim deceased inside the townhouse. … read more
Fatal wreck discovered today on Interstate 10 actually happened Sunday
Fatal wreck discovered today on Interstate 10 actually happened Sunday
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that around 7:50 a.m. this morning a passerby observed an unknown object, and called 911. It turned out to be an overturned vehicle with a critically injured driver and dead passenger – both of whom had been trapped inside since Sunday. Police had been searching for the duo since Sunday … read more
