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Milton mom allegedly stabbed daughter 40 times; 'knew she would be going to jail"
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (415+ words) New documents filed in the case of the Milton mother accused of fatally stabbing her 6-year-old daughter indicate that she stabbed her child roughly 40 times and cut her throat. Assistant State Attorney Mark Alderman filed documents in April Oliva's murder…...
Ex-Escambia firefighter gets 75 years in prison for making child porn
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (312+ words) A former Escambia County firefighter was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison for a "decade-long pattern" of producing and possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced March 4. Garey Buscaino, a 48-year-old from Pensacola who was fired as an Escambia firefighter…...
Pensacola restaurant temporarily closed in latest inspection
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (261+ words) Here's the breakdown of'restaurant inspections'in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Feb. 23 to March 1. 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....
Pensacola used opioid settlement for Flock Cameras. Was it legal?
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (1540+ words) Last year, Pensacola entered into a two-year contract with Flock Safety for automatic license plate readers using opioid settlement funds. The city's plan that was submitted to Florida's council overseeing state funds never directly mentioned using the money for the…...
How many women are on Florida's death row?
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (599+ words) The number of people on Florida's death row is dropping quickly as Gov. Ron DeSantis keeps up the rapid pace of executions he started in 2025. There are currently 250 people on the roster, including Billy Kearse, who is scheduled to be…...
Florida Cop-killer Billy Kearse set to be executed today. What to know
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (787+ words) A man who confessed to fatally shooting Fort Pierce Police Officer Danny Parrish with his own service weapon during a 1991 traffic stop is scheduled to be executed starting at 6 p.m. March 3, barring a last-minute stay. Billy L. Kearse, 53, will be the third…...
NAS Pensacola, Corry Station gates closed in potential lockdown
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) Gates onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola and Corry Station are closed, according to a base social media release. In an X post, NAS Pensacola said its gates are closed, along with the Corry Station Annex. Although the release did not…...
Siam Legal Chiang Mai Warns Foreign Visitors of Criminal Penalties Following Temple Vandalism Arrests
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (644+ words) February 27, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " The firm further notes that cultural misunderstandings do not constitute legal defenses in Thai courts. Foreign nationals planning to visit or reside in Thailand should familiarize themselves with local laws and cultural expectations before engaging with religious or…...
Unexploded ordinances found around wreckage of USS Massachusetts
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (18+ words) Unexploded ordinances found around wreckage of USS Massachusetts'Pensacola News Journal Unexploded ordinances found around wreckage of USS Massachusetts...
PSC retains second law firm for WSRE-TV Foundation federal lawsuit
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (476+ words) Pensacola State College has retained a second law firm, Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC, to represent the college in a federal lawsuit filed by the WSRE-TV Foundation. Braden Ball, the college's attorney, told the PSC District Board of Trustees at its…...