The Florida Everglades are already overrun with invasive pythons, but other species are apparently trying to gain a foothold in the Sunshine State. They include several species of Anaconda, the raccoon dog and a fruit bat called the flying fox. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is meeting in Gainesville today and tomorrow to…… MORE
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NAMING OF NEW BAY BRIDGE
The Santa Rosa County Commission has unanimously approved a resolution endorsing the naming of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge after the late General Daniel “Chappie” James, a Pensacola native and a four-star U.S. Air Force general, the first African American to reach that rank in U.S. military history. However, Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender has…… MORE
MAN RESENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON
A 41-year-old Pensacola man – resentenced to serve 102 in prison as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court decision – has again been resentenced to life in prison. Kelvin Dortch, was originally convicted as a juvenile, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a juvenile to life…… MORE
RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Escambia County Fire-Rescue says a home was heavily damaged by a fire yesterday. It happened around 10:00 p.m. in the 1500 block of Bedgood Lane and arriving fire crews found a single-story structure with fire coming from the front and the home was a total loss. No one was injured, but five dogs died in…… MORE
EGLIN CONSTRUCTION FUND CUTS
Eglin Air Force Base may feel some negative effects from funding plans for the Border Wall. Money programmed – but not yet allocated – for two construction projects for the base could go to the construction of the border wall under terms of President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. Congressman Matt Gaetz, said…… MORE
HURRICANE MICHAEL TAX RELIEF
Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to offer tax breaks to people impacted by Hurricane Michael. The House bill would provide penalty-free early access to retirement savings and make it easier to qualify for personal casualty loss deductions. The bill would also provide tax relief to help businesses retain employees and let taxpayers refer to…… MORE
CHARTERBOAT FINANCIAL HELP
The National Association of Charterboat Operators and the International Game Fish Association have partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to offer financial help for charter boats affected by Hurricane Michael. The funding will come through the International Game Fish Association Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund. Those interested in contributing to the fund or…… MORE
DELAYED TRFFIC FATALITY
The Florida Highway Patrol the 7-year-old child that sustained critical injuries in a crash on 10 Mile Road Tuesday afternoon that left another child and woman in critical condition has died. Troopers say 38-year-old Kelsey Burdeaux, of Lillian, Alabama, drove into the path of a truck driven by 36-year-old Frederick Powell, of Mobile, Alabama. Burdeaux…… MORE
BOO WEEKLEY CANCER
Milton native and professional golfer Boo Weekley says the reason he has been absent from the PGA Tour is because he was diagnosed with cancer. The three-time PGA Tour winner last played on the PGA Tour in July 2017 before elbow tendinitis required surgery, which ended his season. During his recovery, cancer was discovered in…… MORE
MURDER SUSPECTS SOUGHT
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two people wanted in connection with a murder on Valentine’s Day. Cordarin Simmons and Jesse Square are both wanted in connection to the murder of Willie Wilson who died after he was severely beaten at his home on Spink Lane Thursday morning. Anyone with information…… MORE
