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Florida county's issues with tourist taxes have been addressed
(The Center Square) – Several issues identified in a previous audit have been addressed in Escambia County, the Florida auditor general says. The office of Sherrill F. Norman reviewed the Board of Commissioners and clerk of the Circuit Court. At issue were use of tourist development taxes. According to the audit, state law allows counties to levy and impose the taxes made up of five separate local tax options. Counties...
1 critical, 2 seriously injured after crash at N Davis-Scenic Highway intersection
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One person is critical and two others are seriously injured following a crash Wednesday morning in Escambia County. It happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of N Davis Highway and Scenic Highway. Three vehicles were involved. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan driven by...
Man sentenced to 50 years for murder of Pensacola activist at Circle K in 2022
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of Pensacola activist Durrell Palmer at an Escambia County Circle K in May 2022. A judge sentenced 37-year-old Charles Tyree Moore, III on Tuesday for second degree murder. The incident occurred on May 23,...
Century man seriously injured in crash on State Road 4 in Escambia County: FHP
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Century man was seriously injured in a Wednesday morning crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP Troopers said the crash happened on State Road 4 (West Highway 4) around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, after a78-year-old Century man driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer on eastbound […]
Pensacola area restaurant inspections: Steakhouse receives administrative complaint
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of July 8-14. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections from the Department...
Escambia County deputy arrests man with 200 grams of meth after crash
PENSACOLA, Florida — A man was arrested after fleeing a crash and being found with 200 grams of methamphetamine, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. On July 15, ECSO Deputy Glass witnessed a Dodge Durango driving recklessly before it collided with another vehicle at Beverly Parkway and North Palafox Street. The driver, 24-year-old Tremaine Presley, of Pensacola, Florida, fled the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended by Deputy Glass.
Craving some good, old-fashioned barbecue? This Southeast franchise is now open in Pensacola
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q is now open and serving up mouthwatering barbecue at 7011 N. Davis Highway. The Alabama-born restaurant franchise, with over 40 locations spanning the southeast, specializes in down-home, Southern cuisine. The “community” aspect is meant to be more than part of the company’s name,...
Escambia County deputies searching for alleged bike thief
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a person they say stole a bike from a business. According to an ECSO Facebook post, a person was seen stealing an Aventon Pace 500 electric bike on June 12. The bike was stolen from a business on the 3000 […]
Gaetz leads Pensacola prayer rally, honors Trump and shooting victims
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- In the wake of Saturday’s shooting targeting Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump, a prayer rally was held in Pensacola. Congressman Matt Gaetz hosted the event, saying the attempted assassination was jarring. "This has to be a moment in history that we mark and reflect on the...
Florida State baseball will play Auburn, Alabama, Blue Wahoos in 2024 fall schedule
Fresh off a trip to the College World Series, Florida State baseball head coach Link Jarrett announced the Seminoles' 2024 fall schedule Wednesday. FSU will play Auburn in Pensacola on Oct. 12 at the Blue Wahoos Stadium, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The game will begin at noon CT. (1 p.m. ET). ...
Milton woman charged with DUI manslaughter after fatal crash
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - A Milton woman faces a DUI manslaughter charge following a fatal crash Monday in Milton. The Florida Highway Patrol said 65-year-old Deborah L. Fiss was driving a 2012 Honda van south on State Road 89 when it veered off the road onto the shoulder and overturned. A passenger, also of Milton, was ejected.
Pensacola man sentenced to life for killing roommate, staging it as suicide drowning
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A 63-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his 65-year-old roommate in Pensacola in August 2022. A judge sentenced James Hicks on Tuesday after he was convicted of second-degree murder in May. The victim is 65-year-old Terri Jo Williams. The incident happened...
Newcomers Jonathan Daniels, Manasse Itete, and Jamorie Flagg on journey to FSU, early college days, and more
We also have bios on all four players below and added notes of what they talk about in their Q&A sessions at the link below. Video of the full Q&A is also available:. Jonathan Daniels is a 6-foot-4, 280-pound freshman offensive lineman from Pensacola (Fla.) Pine Forest. Bio: Four-star prospect…rated...
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