Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
FDLE has received reports of some of its phone numbers being spoofed by scammers. These reports span the state, from Pensacola to Palm Beach, with scammers purporting to be FDLE members in order to defraud citizens. Spoofing is when a caller makes it appear as though they are calling from a different number than they … read more
Tips to Avoid Scams When Donating to Bahamas Relief
Tips to Avoid Scams When Donating to Bahamas Relief
Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation of the Bahamas, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried is encouraging consumers to avoid scams by donating to recovery and relief efforts through registered charities. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the regulatory agency for charities in the state of Florida. “To anyone thinking about defrauding Floridians with fake charities after Hurricane … read more
Special teams, defense fuel Navarre’s 21-13 victory
Special teams, defense fuel Navarre’s 21-13 victory
Kobe Johnson (21), who recovered the game-clinching fumble, taking the field. (Photo by Jay Phillips). Navarre traveled to Milton Friday night and beat the Panthers 21-13 in Navarre’s first road game of the regular season. Navarre (3-0) has won three-straight games against county-rivals to start off the 2019 season, while Milton (1-1) followed up … read more
Baptist to bring ER and Urgent Care to Navarre in 2021
Baptist to bring ER and Urgent Care to Navarre in 2021
Baptist Health Care has partnered with Texas-based Intuitive Health to bring the first combined emergency room (ER) and urgent care clinic to Northwest Florida. Baptist Emergency Room & Urgent Care will be located at the existing Baptist Medical Park Navarre (8888 Navarre Parkway) and is expected to open in early 2021. To better serve the … read more
Wright pre-files for County Commission District 5 seat
Wright pre-files for County Commission District 5 seat
Colten Wright of Gulf Breeze on Tuesday pre-filed for Santa Rosa County District 5 Commissioner. Wright is a lifelong Florida resident who spent his early years in the East Hill area of Pensacola, according to his biography. He relocating to Gulf Breeze in 1990 with his family, which now includes his wife, Regina, and daughters, … read more
Pensacola Interstate Fair Announces 2019 Entertainment Lineup
Pensacola Interstate Fair Announces 2019 Entertainment Lineup
Pensacola’s biggest and longest-running annual agricultural and entertainment tradition returns for its 85th season Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 27, bringing with it the excitement of attractions and screams from exhilarating rides, exhibits, fair food, fun and shows for the whole family. “We are thrilled to bring such a variety of acts to Pensacola,” said … read more
New Pensacola Bay Bridge span opens tomorrow
New Pensacola Bay Bridge span opens tomorrow
U.S. 98 eastbound traffic (Pensacola to Gulf Breeze) will be shifted to the new Pensacola Bay Bridge Wednesday evening, Sept. 4 and U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) on Sunday, Sept. 8. From 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 17th Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Gregory … read more
Milton man sentenced for VA disability fraud
Milton man sentenced for VA disability fraud
Bryan S. Gaines, 46, of Milton, Florida, was sentenced today to 3 years’ probation and ordered to repay the government more than a quarter-million dollars after pleading guilty to theft of government money and making false statements. The sentence, handed down in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola, was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States … read more
Caves in Navarre?
Caves in Navarre?
The entrance to one of the “caves” (Photo courtesy Bobbie Broxson) We live in a place that so many treasures are covered up from time gone by. As I was having breakfast with my dear friend, Lola Robbins Comans, we were just having a normal conversation about years ago and she asked me if I … read more
Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party “fun” way to raise awareness
Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party “fun” way to raise awareness
Organizers are gearing up for the 13th Annual Covenant Care Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party, the principal fundraiser for Covenant Care’s Memory Care. This year’s free event will take place on September 7, starting and ending at Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola. The three-mile, pet friendly walk will be followed by a four-hour block party … read more
