The Sun-Sentinel reports that newly released evidence in the case against George Zimmerman shows that Sanford Police believed the encounter between Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin was “ultimately avoidable,” if Zimmerman had “remained…
Category: Crime
Stephen Nodine’s supporters claim misconduct by former prosecutor
We received a email from a group called “Justice for Stephen Nodine” that claims that it has incriminating documents of misconduct on behalf of former Baldwin County, Ala. District Attorney Judy Newcomb…
Military brass combats sexual assault, this time they mean it
Press Release By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON May 08, 2012 – Despite years of concerted effort, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commandant of the Coast Guard are…
Copper Robber Popper
It comes down to numbers. Simple math. “It’s supply and demand,†said Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan. “It’s a business.†As the market value for recycled copper—currently pushing $4 a pound—has skyrocketed…
Buzz: Big bust going down this morning
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with a other law enforcement agencies, is rounding up copper thieves this morning. After a month-long investigation, deputies and Pensacola Police officers have 27 warrants…
Another homicide inside Pensacola city limits
The Pensacola Police Department is reporting another homicide inside in the Pensacola city limits–the fourth this year. A man was found Sunday night in a vacant lot near the intersection of Tarragona…
Bizarre tale – Guns, WMS and ‘fake’ tutors
All schools in Escambia County are on alert this morning after two men claiming to be tutors were pulled over by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on New Warrington Road this morning…
Letter to Editor- Disappointed in Apr 19 Outtakes
Dear Rick, I want you to know that I almost never do this, but I am so very frustrated, especially with the self-serving and sensationalizing TV and radio media. In this case,…
Second Noose Found at UWF
It’s an old image, seared into the consciousness of society. In the South, the symbolism is unmistakable. The noose, however, is not something the University of West Florida campus police are used…
Noose outside UWF dorm
On Saturday, the UWF African American Student Association held its annual awards gala. Today I was sent this email by a UWF student about a noose being found in a tree behind…
Hugh King loses in court
On Wednesday morning, Hugh King, a no-party-affiliated candidate for Escambia County Commission, District 3, asked the court to grant a restraining order against Lumon May, a Democratic candidate for the same post….
Hugh King campaign uses slam website
Hugh King, former Pensacola City Councilman, former pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church, former CMPA trustee, former Democratic candidate and currently prefiled NPA candidate for Escambia County Commission, District 3, wants to…