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ECSO: Stick shift stops carjacking

Russell Colburn — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:54:33 GMT

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said a vehicle's transmission thwarted a carjacking in Pensacola Saturday, May 18.

Scott oks sales tax holiday for August

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:18 GMT

Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes. This year's sales tax holiday will take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4.

Suspect aims at deputy, gun jams twice

Russell Colburn — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:37:15 GMT

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said a deputy is lucky to be alive after a suspect's gun jammed.

Klaas Kids helped with search for child

Cory Pippin — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:09 GMT

Just hours after 8-year-old Owen Black walked out of his parent’s rental condo in Perdido Key on Friday, May 17, search and rescue teams rushed to the area to try and find him. Part of that search effort was the renowned missing children's group the Klaas Kids Organization.

Scott steps up pace on signing warrants

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:17:09 GMT

Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Scott has already signed five death warrants this year, including three in a recent span of less than four weeks.

Walton Co. deputies start bike patrol

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A group of deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office recently attended a three day bike patrol course in South Walton. Deputies logged in over 26 miles during the training, riding along the major highways and by-ways.

ECSO: Searching for missing 7-year-old

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:31:33 GMT

The Escambia County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office said deputies are searching for a missing 7-year-old autistic boy.

Search suspended for missing kayaker

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:25 GMT

The Coast Guard suspended its search late Wednesday, May 15 for missing kayaker Joseph Kane of Pensacola, Fla. For more than 74 hours, the Coast Guard air and boat crews along with multiple federal, state and local responders searched an area of 5,679 square-nautical miles in search of Kane.

One hurt after deputy-involved shooting

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:14 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged an Okaloosa man with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence after a deputy-involved shooting in Fort Walton Beach that sent the suspect to the hospital.

ESCO: Bodies of a woman and child found

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:58:26 GMT

Authorities in Northwest Florida are investigating after two bodies were found in Pensacola Bay. The discovery was made Wednesday afternoon near Sherman Cove off of Radford Boulevard in Pensacola.

Pair sought in two Circle K robberies

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:12:07 GMT

Deputies responded to a robbery at the Circle K at Massachusetts and North W Streets in Pensacola. Two suspects entered the store, using their shirts to conceal their identity.

USCG: Kayaker missing on Lake Frederick

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:28:13 GMT

The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a male kayaker reported missing on Lake Frederick near Naval Air Station Pensacola. John Kane, 21, of Pensacola was expected to return by 5 p.m. Monday, May 13.

Scenic Heights Elementary vandalized

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:19 GMT

The Pensacola Police Department says computers were stolen and classrooms were vandalized at Scenic Heights Elementary School.

Man shot in Dorcas home, dies

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:48:13 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death that took place around 2 a.m. Sunday, May 12 at a home in Dorcas. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Thomas Rangeley, a visitor at the home.

SO: Student expelled for threat 'joke'

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:22:04 GMT

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said a Walton County High School student has been expelled deputies received information the student threatened to shoot people at school Thursday, May 9.

Man flees scene of crash

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:58:47 GMT

A Pensacola man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after he was involved in a hit and run traffic crash. The man fled the scene on foot carrying a handgun and hatchet.

Second murder suspect captured

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:51:31 GMT

The second suspect wanted in connection to a murder investigation is in custody. According to jail records, Zachary Vance Greer was arrested in Santa Rosa County late Monday night.

Blue Angels officials doubt nonprofit

Cory Pippin — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:42:57 GMT

With the Blue Angels grounded due to sequestration, one man said he began the campaign SaveOurBlues.org to help raise funds for the Blues and the National Aviation Museum. Some Blue Angels officials, however, said they have concerns about where the money raised will go.

Deputy hits, kills pedestrian in Fla.

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:41:57 GMT

No charges are expected to be filed in a deadly accident involving a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy. According to reports, 45 year old Deputy Joseph Dunn was driving on westbound on U.S. 90 Saturday night when he struck and killed Bruce Crutchfield.

Memorial held for Koren War hero

Cory Pippin — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:00:28 GMT

A ceremony was held Saturday morning, May 4 at Johnson Beach in Perdido Key to honor Private Rosamond Johnson Jr., the first African-American from Pensacola killed in the Korean War. He had just carried two wounded men to safety and was killed while going back to help a third comrade.

Body found near Escambia County motel

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:31:52 GMT

Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the discovery of a body found near a local motel. On Saturday May 4 investigators were called to the Motel 6 on North Davis Avenue.

Johnson Beach ceremony to honor hero

Cory Pippin — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:27:51 GMT

A ceremony will be held on May 4 at Johnson Beach in Perdido Key to honor the first African-American from the Pensacola area to die in the Korean War. Private Rosamond Johnson, Jr. was 17-years-old when he was killed on July 26, 1950. He had just carried two wounded men to safety under enemy fire and was killed going back to help a third comrade.

Last day for Fla. legislative session

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:59:29 GMT

The 60-day legislative session is coming to an end as lawmakers plan to vote on a budget and scramble to get other bills passed before going home.

Fla. early coastal restoration projects

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:21:15 GMT

Governor Rick Scott announced that the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees have proposed $58 million in early restoration projects for Florida.

New rules for Ft. Pickens fishing pier

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:58:12 GMT

Some anglers in Pensacola aren't happy over some new rules designed to curb rowdiness at the Fort Pickens fishing pier. The rules, banning alcohol and limiting fishermen to two poles at a time, were adopted Monday by Gulf Islands National Seashore officials.

Missing Gulf Breeze man found safe

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:12:25 GMT

Update: The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says an elderly man missing from an assisted living facility has been found safe. Deputies say 87-year-old Thomas Woodcock left the assisted living facility in Gulf Breeze Monday night. He was found early Tuesday morning.

Carnival seeks dismissal of lawsuits

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:51:06 GMT

Carnival Corp. is seeking dismissal of lawsuits filed by passengers who endured days of difficult conditions aboard the disabled Triumph cruise ship.

Overnight shooting leaves one dead

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:10:12 GMT

Deputies in Okaloosa County are investigating a shooting that left a Fort Walton Beach man dead. It happened around midnight Monday, April 29 at Rene Lynn Apartments, located on Woodham Street.

Employers ready to hire at job fair

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:57:17 GMT

It’s time to brush off those resumes. A job fair, featuring over 50 area employers, is happening in Pensacola.

Budget gives Fla. state workers raises

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:01:45 GMT

Florida House and Senate budget negotiators on Saturday agreed to offer a $1,400 pay raise to all those who currently earn less than $40,000. State employees who earn more than $40,000 will get a $1,000 raise.