5-month-old boy dies from gunshot to torso by mom
5-month-old boy dies from gunshot to torso by mom
A thirty year old Fort Walton Beach woman suspected of killing her infant son yesterday remains in stable condition at a local hospital following what Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe was a murder/suicide attempt. An autopsy today revealed the five month old had been shot once in the torso area. The mother suffered an … read more
GUEST OPINION Criminals should pay heed: In Northern Florida, law enforcers are very much on the job
GUEST OPINION Criminals should pay heed: In Northern Florida, law enforcers are very much on the job
As our social institutions adjust to cope with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the headlines reflect this unprecedented time, including measures by the courts and law enforcement to minimize person-to-person contact as much as possible. Despite this, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners have a firm warning for criminals: We remain on … read more
UWF offers refunds, announces summer courses will be remote
UWF offers refunds, announces summer courses will be remote
The University of West Florida announces summer courses will be conducted remotely and that room and board costs will be prorated for all residential students who vacated campus housing through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. .Additionally, the University will provide students a flat-rate refund based on the type of housing unit: Residence Hall … read more
Bonds aimed to help local restaurants survive COVID-19 crisis
Bonds aimed to help local restaurants survive COVID-19 crisis
In response to the significant economic impacts from COVID-19 in Florida, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and DigiPro Media have partnered together to announce the Save Florida Business Initiative to support Florida businesses during this unprecedented time for our industry. The Save Florida Jobs Initiative will help Northwest … read more
Floridians urged to guard against hackers when working from home
Floridians urged to guard against hackers when working from home
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert urging Floridians to guard against cybercrimes when working from home. To slow the spread of COVID-19, more Americans than ever before are working remotely. The increase in online activity presents more opportunities for hackers and scammers to exploit home Wi-Fi or public internet connections to steal … read more
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent issues letter to parents
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent issues letter to parents
Dear Parents, I have been an educator for 35 years and Superintendent of Schools for nearly 12. Never have I needed your help more than I need it now. Santa Rosa District Schools are strong because we have talented teachers and administrators, support staff that serve in magical ways and parents who genuinely care about … read more
Santa Rosa teachers can work remotely through at least April 15
Santa Rosa teachers can work remotely through at least April 15
Santa Rosa County teachers will have the option to work from home until at least April 15 after the teacher’s union negotiated a memorandum of understanding with the school district. “We’re gonna work from home until further direction,” said Santa Rosa Professional Educator’s president and chief negotiator for the instructional employees. “While (the school district) … read more
Florida issues 40 subpoenas to Amazon price gougers
Florida issues 40 subpoenas to Amazon price gougers
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued more than 40 subpoenas to third-party sellers in Florida accused of price gouging on essential commodities through accounts on Amazon. The subpoenas come as Attorney General Moody’s Consumer Protection Division continues to review allegations of unlawful price increases on essential commodities during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Allegations against … read more
Escambia county current and former employees arrested for falsifying mandatory training records
Escambia county current and former employees arrested for falsifying mandatory training records
State Attorney Bill Eddins announces the arrest of James Bonoyer, Katherine Kenney, Lawrence Salter Jr., and Stephen White. These arrests are the result of a detailed and lengthy investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into the alleged falsification of Official Records of the Escambia County Department of Public Safety. Mr. Eddins commends the … read more
Floridians warned about fake CDC workers and other COVID-19 scams
Floridians warned about fake CDC workers and other COVID-19 scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert about new scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including fake CDC workers knocking on doors and offering testing. The scams run the gambit from text messages and phone calls to imposters posing as health workers offering free COVID-19 tests. Moody said the bottom line is Floridians … read more
