Aug 25, 2016
Shooting trial ends in hung jury
The trial of attempted murder suspect John Marshall Fitzgerald, 60, ended in a mistrial Friday, Aug. 19 after the jury could not reach an agreement. The case will be retried in the coming weeks.
Aug 25, 2016
Hurlburt airman charged with arson
Thomas Ross Kindinger, age 25, of The Reserve Apartments in Gulf Breeze has been arrested on charges of arson from the State Fire Marshal’s Office relating to a fire at the apartment community in the early morning hours of Aug. 5. Jon Moore, spokesperson for the State Fire Marshal’s office also confirmed that Kindinger is an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Hurlburt Field. On behalf of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Lt. Pienkowski in the Public Affairs Office said, “The 1st Special Operations Wing is aware of the charges brought against SSgt Kindinger, but does not comment on open investigations.”
Aug 25, 2016
Search for missing teen receives national help
As the search continues for missing Gulf Breeze teen Sophia Best, the FBI has taken over the investigation.
Aug 18, 2016
Assisted living residents with Dementia prone to Abusing others, study finds
Assisted living residents who abuse other residents or staff are likely to have dementia or severe mental illness, afflictions that pose unappreciated risks in facilities occupied by vulnerable elderly adults, a new study reported.
Aug 18, 2016
Volunteers play critical role in operation of national parks
Paula Lamont strikes up a conversation with a couple who are on vacation in Florida while inside the visitor’s center at Fort Pickens Friday morning.
Aug 18, 2016
11 IS takes on 1 SOW heritage
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — The 11th Intelligence Squadron was re-designated to the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron during a ceremony here Aug. 1.
Aug 18, 2016
Hurlburt chapel host resiliency date night for Air Commandos
Hurlburt Field, Fla., — — The 1st Special Operations Wing is the most heavily deployed wing in the Air Force, which can cause many stressors in Airmen’s lives and their relationships with their significant others.
Aug 18, 2016
Sleep problems in children often overlooked
Devin Rising was in third grade when he learned apnea was the reason he was struggling to sleep at night.
Aug 18, 2016
Parents sentenced for toddler drinking drain cleaner
The State Attorney’s Office announced that Amber Nicole Cooley, 24, and Kyle Joseph Cooley, 27, were sentenced on Aug. 11 and 12 to 10 years in state prison for charges that arose when a 3- year-old child ingested ingredients used by the couple to manufacture methamphetamine in their home. The 10-year sentence is a minimum mandatory sentence, requiring that the couple serve the entire sentence without receiving gain time.
Aug 18, 2016
Gulf Breeze to vote on expanding Sunday alcohol sales
James Campbell is used to turning away would-be beer buyers on Sunday mornings at the Exxon station he manages in the City of Gulf Breeze. But soon he won’t have to.