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Couple sentenced in child porn case

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:20 GMT

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced that Brandon Gillreath, 33, and Corine Motley, 25, a married couple from Mary Ester, Florida, were sentenced on federal charges of conspiring to produce child pornography.

Deadly shooting on Pensacola Beach

Cory Pippin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:06:30 GMT

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting. Investigators say a man was shot and killed on Pensacola Beach early Tuesday. The emergency call was reported at 3:45 a.m.

Delivery driver robbed by 3 at gunpoint

Cory Pippin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:06:07 GMT

Pensacola Police are searching for three males who robbed a delivery person at gunpoint Wednesday night, June 12. The victim said one suspect had a gun, and another demanded money. He said a third suspect was carrying a shotgun.

Local soldier killed in Afghanistan

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:56:44 GMT

Pensacola is mourning the loss of a hometown hero. The Defense Department said Army Staff Sergeant Jesse L. Thomas Jr. was killed in the line of duty.

OCSO: Fishermen find $2.5M of cocaine

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:08:32 GMT

The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force is investigating the recovery of 25 kilograms of cocaine recovered in area waters south of the Destin East Pass.

Special election results for NW Florida

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:56:08 GMT

The preliminary results of a special election in northwest Florida are in. Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide the House District 2 race and whether to reduce the size of the Pensacola City Council.

Two buglary suspects, 29 warrants

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:37:11 GMT

Pensacola Police said two more burglary suspects were arrested as an investigation into recent vehicle burglaries continues.

Some cleanup after BP oil spill ends

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:28:57 GMT

Cleanup work has ended in three of the states affected by BP PLC's massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the company said Monday.

Families displaced after apartment fire

Joe Salvatore — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:31:07 GMT

An apartment fire in Gulf Breeze has displaced several residents from their homes. Neighbors say the fire started around 8 a.m. June 8, 2013.

Walton County works suspicious death

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

The Walton County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a suspicious death of a white female. It happened on Clear Springs Road in Paxton, Florida.

Students struggle on FCAT math, reading

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:18:36 GMT

Many Florida students continue to struggle on high-stakes tests in reading and math. The Florida Department of Education reported Friday that nearly half of the 9th and 10th graders who took the reading portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test did not get a passing grade.

Boy Scouts lose support in Pensacola

Russell Colburn — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:15:08 GMT

The decision made in May by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay scouts has seven churches in Pensacola saying they will no longer host the groups.

Escambia toddler laid to rest

Cory Pippin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:07:08 GMT

Days after the search for missing two-year-old Hezekiah Brooks ended tragically, the little boy is being laid to rest. Dozens of grieving family and friends gathered at the Holy Cross Cemetery today for Hezekiah's funeral.

Fiesta to draw thousands to Pensacola

Michael Brannon — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:50:07 GMT

The founding of Pensacola is commemorated each year with the Fiesta of Five Flags.

Grandfather: "I have to live with that"

Andrew Perez — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:53:08 GMT

The funeral for a Pensacola toddler who was found dead in the back seat of his grandfather’s car is set for Thursday June, 6 at 11 a.m.

Tourism ad costs nearly $300,000

Russell Colburn — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:18:22 GMT

FOX10 News learned Visit Pensacola recently spent nearly $300,000 with a Nashville advertising agency to produce a 30 second commercial.

Powerball jackpot winner is 84-yrs-old

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:50:20 GMT

The winner of last month's $590 million Powerball jackpot is an 84-year-old woman from Zephyrhills, Fla. Florida Lottery officials made the announcement Wednesday after Gloria C. Mackenzie came forward to claim the prize.

Fla. governor to sign abortion measure

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:55:35 GMT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is visiting a children's home in Escambia County where he'll sign a bill that requires medical care for newborns who survive botched abortions.

OCSO looks to identify person in video

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:49:58 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said investigators are trying to identify the individual seen in a home surveillance video. Authorities said they want to see if the person can provide information that may assist them in the Misty Medrano death investigation.

4 llamas involved in car crash in Fla.

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:15:40 GMT

Four llamas are being evaluated at a southwest Florida veterinary hospital after being involved in a crash on Interstate 75. Photos taken by fire rescue officials show one of the llamas strapped on a stretcher.

Tennessee Titans cheerleaders in Destin

Russell Colburn — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:56:15 GMT

The Tennessee Titian cheerleaders will shoot their annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot and host a private dinner cruise Monday, June 3 in Destin.

ESCO: Toddler found unresponsive in car

Cory Pippin — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:33:38 GMT

Escambia County, Fla. Sheriff Investigators said the body of 2-year-old Hezekiah Brooks was found in the backseat floorboard of a car, unresponsive, in his Hermey Avenue neighborhood.

Business is booming on Pensacola Beach

Cory Pippin — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:47:34 GMT

The busy summer season is officially in full swing and businesses on Pensacola Beach are preparing for a big boost.

PPD: Man "clipped" by train

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:00:37 GMT

Pensacola officials said a man was injured Saturday, June 1 after he was clipped by a train while trying to get out of its way.

OCSO: Man says robbery was "a prank"

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:34:43 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said a Milton man is charged with armed home invasion robbery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and felony violation of community control.

2013 Atlantic hurricane season begins

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:45:49 GMT

Alabama officials are alerting residents to be ready as hurricane season begins, even though it's been nearly a decade since the state took a direct hit from a storm. The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season began Saturday and runs through Nov. 30.

Dollar General in Pensacola robbed

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:55:32 GMT

On May 21 shortly after 7 p.m., a man entered the Dollar General Store at 4818 Mobile Highway in Pensacola. He asked for a carton of cigarettes and then displayed a firearm, taking an undisclosed amount of money and the carton of cigarettes before fleeing the area on a blue bicycle.

Man who took cab to rob bank guilty

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:27 GMT

Officials say a man accused of robbing a Florida bank has been found guilty. They say Terry Dewayne Gideon took a cab to the bank and demanded from the teller all her 20's, 50's, and 100's. He left the bank with more than $1,000.

Beachgoer: How could that happen?

Russell Colburn — Fri, 31 May 2013 03:48:13 GMT

A Destin woman is relaxing at home after authorities said she was run over by a Walton County deputy around 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The incident left Jessica Nystrom, 21, in serious condition with tire tread on her right shoulder.

Missing Brewton man found safe

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:34:19 GMT

A Brewton, Ala. man who disappeared from his home Wednesday afternoon, May 29 has been found. Eddie Lee McCreary, 63, walked into the Pensacola Police Department Saturday afternoon, June 1 and told an officer he was fine. McCreary said he decided to leave home after a dispute with a relative.