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Aug 27, 2021

Motorcyclist killed running into back of tow truck

A 33-year-old Pensacola man was killed early Friday afternoon after his motorcycle struck the back of a tow truck turning into a private driveway on U.S. Highway 90. The driver of the tow truck, a 28-year-old Pace man, was uninjured in the 12:30 p.m. accident.
Aug 27, 2021

Hurlburt goes to HURCON 5 in preparing for possible Ida impacts

The path of Hurricane Ida is not poised at this point to present significant local impacts, but Hurlburt Field officials initiated Hurricane Condition 5 today in preparation.
Aug 27, 2021

Number of local COVID cases eclipse weekly vaccinations

Data released late Friday by the Florida Department of Health showed COVID cases rising sharply in Santa Rosa County, for the first time in recent weeks eclipsing the number of new vaccinations. Last week, 2,101 new cases were recorded, while only 1,743 vaccinations were administered.
Aug 27, 2021

UPDATED: Waste Pro requests injunction against Adams Sanitation

Waste Pro of Florida has filed a lawsuit for injunctive relief and damages amid Adams Sanitation nearing, unapproved service date of Oct. 1.
Aug 27, 2021

Man drowns at Gulf Islands National Seashore

The body of a man swimming in double red flag conditions at Gulf Islands National Seashore was recovered Friday morning about two miles from where he first entered the water.
Aug 26, 2021

Wrong way driver pleads no contest to DUI manslaughter

A woman driving the wrong way on Interstate 10 last year plead no contest Thursday to DUI manslaughter and DUI causing serious bodily injury.

Theresa King, who had an open bottle of wine in her car and Xanax in her bloodstream, killed a 25-year-old man and seriously injured his front seat passenger.

Aug 26, 2021

CORRECTED: Leaseholders updated on everything from stores to sand

The Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association held its monthly meeting Aug. 21 at Juana’s Pagodas. Major topics of discussion included the beach renourishment plans and a rate study.
Aug 26, 2021

Scam alert: Beware of calls from someone posing as local bondsman

A scam is circulating locally that involves someone calling residents claiming to be from ‘Davis Bail Bonds’ and informing them that a family member is in jail, and they need to pay their bond to get them out, according to the latest release from the Better Business Bureau.
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Aug 26, 2021

Attorney posts ‘safety video’ criticizing district

A Pensacola attorney representing three of the four children who were inappropriately touched by a substitute teacher at Gulf Breeze school in 2016 posted a YouTube video Friday that he labeled as an “important safety video” for parents of Santa Rosa County School District students.
Aug 26, 2021

Pensacola airport continues expansion

Earlier this month, Pensacola International Airport said goodbye to the former air traffic control tower and terminal radar approach control building, clearing the way for future expansion as the airport continues to see record-breaking numbers.
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