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Escambia County, Florida deputies search for burglary suspect

Video above: Escambia County, Fla., deputies looking for burglary suspect ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County, Florida, deputies were scattered throughout a neighborhood Wednesday morning, searching for a burglar. News 5 was told sheriff’s deputies, canines and drones were searching near Avondale Road in the
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DEA-led raids span Baldwin County and Escambia counties in Alabama and Florida

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Local, state and federal investigators were serving warrants Wednesday morning and conducting raids on homes in Brewton, Atmore and Cantonment. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The FBI lent a hand, but says its involvement was just to offer specialized ass
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Pensacola homeless shelter unveils new patio for weathering hot summer

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — For both the hot Florida sun and rainy summer days, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has contributed an outdoor patio to Pensacola’s Waterfront Rescue Mission. Known as the new ‘Waterfront Patio,’ the Mission cut the ribbon Tuesday morning on a space...
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Movies and TV shows casting in Pensacola

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
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Escambia County forced whistleblower to quit or be fired, lawsuit says

A former Escambia County employee is suing the county , alleging it violated the Florida Whistleblower’s Act by forcing him to resign after reporting his boss for "gross mismanagement." The case is now at a point where the County Commission will have to decide in a closed-door meeting how the county will move forward.
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Water main break closes Escambia County intersection

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- ECUA crews have repaired the broken water main and have restored water to the area. A precautionary boil water notice will be issued to the impacted addresses. As of now, the intersection of North W Street and Massachusetts Avenue is still closed. Check back here for...
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Escambia County town hall to hold discussions on $15M garbage transfer station, debris pit

BELLVIEW, Fla. -- Escambia County district one commissioner Steve Stroberger is hosting a town hall Tuesday night. It's happening at the Bellview Library that's located at 6425 Mobile Highway. It begins at 5 p.m. Residents are asked to come out and ask questions on two topics; a proposed solid waste...
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Santa Rosa County cuts ribbon on living shoreline project

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - Santa Rosa County officials, community members and project partners gathered at Floridatown Park to celebrate the completion of the Floridatown Park Living Shoreline Project. It’s the first project of its kind in Santa Rosa County and a major effort to protect the park’s shoreline,...
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Pensacola man indicted on federal drug and firearm charges

PENSACOLA, Florida - James Darnell Shoemo, Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including drug trafficking and firearm possession. Shoemo faces one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by
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Santa Rosa County business owner charged with illegal dumping in Blackwater State Forest

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Santa Rosa County business owner was recently arrested for illegal commercial dumping, according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 31-year-old Tyler Kolbeck turned himself in to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office last Thursday on a charge of Dumping Litter Proh

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