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Budget Cuts Ground Sheriff’s Office Helicopters

Budget Cuts Ground Sheriff’s Office Helicopters
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office will stop flying it's two helicopters as of March 1st. The department will also lay off four people. more »
Jan/21/09 5:11 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Bomb Threat To Pentagon Traced To Florida Pay Phone

Bomb Threat To Pentagon Traced To Florida Pay Phone
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office releases audio from bomb threat made the morning of President Obama's inauguration. CLICK TO LISTEN more »
Jan/21/09 4:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by dougstech: (inaudible)? I was able to hear exactly what he said. “Hey its next door.” 1 Responses »

Destin Woman Missing

Destin Woman Missing
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Destin woman who has been missing since Friday, January 16th. more »
Jan/21/09 4:14 PM
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By Okaloosa County, FL S.O.

Fire Ants on the Move

Fire Ants on the Move
Have you noticed more fire ants around town this year? more »
Jan/21/09 2:18 PM
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By Jene' Young

Former DCF Worker Convicted On Child Porn Charges

Former DCF Worker Convicted On Child Porn Charges
Al Zimmerman was fired by the Department of Children & Families after he was accused of taking photos of at least two teenage boys for distribution overseas. more »
Jan/21/09 1:18 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by fish4fun2: Well if you’re gonna produce child porn, that is probably a good job to get.  Lots of needy broken kids around! 1 Responses »

Supreme Court OKs Searches Of Buccaneer Fans

Supreme Court OKs Searches Of Buccaneer Fans
A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan challenged the team's pat-down searches. The Supreme Court rejected his appeal. more »
Jan/21/09 12:58 PM
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By The Associated Press

New Details About Toddler’s Murder

New Details About Toddler’s Murder
Caylee Anthony's body was placed in a laundry-hamper bag and then sealed in a garbage bag before she was buried. Her mouth was covered with duct tape. more »
Jan/21/09 12:37 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by kjunlad: This is so sad!! Not only was she a beautiful little girl, she was so happy! I just don’t understand. This family has had issues since Casey became… 7 Responses »

Search For Fake Cop

Search For Fake Cop
Authorities search for man who pulled over teenage girl last night near Pensacola. more »
Jan/21/09 11:01 AM
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By Escambia County Sherrif's Department
Comment by Tank_Girl20: I’m wondering if this could be the same guy we had up here.  Need more description though. view »

Loaded Gun Fired At Actor’s Head During Rehearsal

Loaded Gun Fired At Actor’s Head During Rehearsal
It could have been tragic, but an 81-year-old actor got lucky when gun used for a play was actually loaded and fired at him at point-blank range. more »
Jan/21/09 10:15 AM
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By Steven Norris

76 Year Old Man Brutally Beaten and Robbed

76 Year Old Man Brutally Beaten and Robbed
Sheriff's Deputies in Milton, Florida launch a search. more »
Jan/20/09 10:18 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Sirk: It’s a shame you can’t help people out in this day and time without them taking advantage of you. 3 Responses »

Schrenker Indicted On Federal Charges

Schrenker Indicted On Federal Charges
A federal grand jury indicted Marcus Schrenker for intentionally crashing his airplane to fake his death and making a fake distress call. He will be in court Thursday. more »
Jan/20/09 7:11 PM
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By The Associated Press

Police Looking For Witnesses Of Deadly Crash

Police Looking For Witnesses Of Deadly Crash
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for anyone who saw a crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. more »
Jan/20/09 11:15 AM
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By Jamie Burch

From President-Elect To Comic Star!

From President-Elect To Comic Star!
The anticipation for President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration is growing more and more and so is the waiting list for his new comic! more »
Jan/19/09 5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Schrenker Held In Isolation

Schrenker Held In Isolation
The Indiana pilot accused of trying to fake his death is isolated from other prisoners at the Escambia County jail. more »
Jan/19/09 2:11 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Gov. Crist Footing The Bill For Inauguration Trip

Gov. Crist Footing The Bill For Inauguration Trip
Florida taxpayers will not be paying for Gov. Charlie Crist and his wife to attend inauguration festivities. They are flying to Washington D.C. on a commercial airline, and “on their own dime.” more »
Jan/19/09 12:21 PM
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By .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Send Us Your Inauguration Photos

Send Us Your Inauguration Photos
Do you have family or friends at the Presidential Inauguration? Send us the pictures! more »
Jan/19/09 11:37 AM
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By Steven Norris

Schrenker Facing $9 Million In Legal Claims

Schrenker Facing $9 Million In Legal Claims
The financial management businesses owned by the Indiana pilot have faced repeated accusations of fraud for almost 7 years. more »
Jan/19/09 10:17 AM
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By The Associated Press

Pilot Returned To Pensacola

Pilot Returned To Pensacola
Marcus Schrenker now in the Escambia County Jail. more »
Jan/18/09 6:30 PM
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By Bill Jordan
Comment by mustuknow: This is one self centered egotistical SOB is all I can say.  I have read articles about him from his hometown paper and so many talked about what… 2 Responses »

U.S. Marshals Capture FL Rape Suspect In Tennessee

U.S. Marshals Capture FL Rape Suspect In Tennessee
Chad Alioth was wanted for twice raping a woman at gunpoint and threatening to kill her if she told anyone. Marshals had to tase Alioth twice during the takedown. more »
Jan/16/09 7:00 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by reality: What was he donig out of jail. view »

Circuit City Closing Remaining Stores

Circuit City Closing Remaining Stores
How does this affect gift cards and extended warranties? Click here to find out. more »
Jan/16/09 1:18 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by scottybo: Exactly Bob.  Lot’s of people are going to be “had” in this liquidation and these companies are going to make a lot of money off… 2 Responses »

New Details About Schrenker’s Failed Suicide Attempt

New Details About Schrenker’s Failed Suicide Attempt
BREAKING NEWS Doctors say the pilot downed a punch of pills containing acetaminophen to thin his blood. Because of that, he will not be released from the hospital until next week. more »
Jan/16/09 10:36 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Court Says Spring Breaker Can’t Sue Playboy

Court Says Spring Breaker Can’t Sue Playboy
Julie Tilton was two months shy of her 18th birthday when she participated in two wet T-shirt contests during Spring Break. more »
Jan/15/09 8:27 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Bob, you are making my husband crack up. He loved your comment re: Pelletier. I still don’t get how he got any of that artificial turf. That roll… 11 Responses »

Shoplifter Run Over Twice By Her Getaway Car

Shoplifter Run Over Twice By Her Getaway Car
She paid a price, but the woman got away with six designer purses worth $1,200. more »
Jan/15/09 8:15 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by curiousone: dumb crook news for sure….lol 2 Responses »

Schrenker Experiences Medical “Set Back”

Schrenker Experiences Medical “Set Back”
New information about the pilot who allegedly tried to fake his death. more »
Jan/15/09 11:40 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mustuknow: LOL!!!!  I do not know what the guidelines are in Florida but in some states you have to hold a patient that is suicidal or homicidal for 72 hours. … 1 Responses »

35,000 Text Messages In A Month

35,000 Text Messages In A Month
A Florida father is thankful his 14-year-old daughter has an unlimited text messaging plan. more »
Jan/15/09 10:42 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: westntiff, that is why they have facebook, so you can look them up. they are there for the world to see. if not there would be a lockout on the page. get… 17 Responses »

No More Toothbrushes

No More Toothbrushes
Because they are one of the most common items used to make weapons, Inmates now get a different kind of dental hygiene device. more »
Jan/15/09 10:38 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by SumOneILove: Oh my you are cracking me up! 4 Responses »

A Seranade In The U.S. Senate

A Seranade In The U.S. Senate
The BCS Game has one Senator singing. more »
Jan/14/09 11:00 PM
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By Associated Press

Plane Wreckage Pulled From Milton Swamp

Plane Wreckage Pulled From Milton Swamp
Marcus Schrenker's plane removed from swamp east of Milton more »
Jan/14/09 8:31 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Marcus Schrenker Now Faces Federal Charges

Marcus Schrenker Now Faces Federal Charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged the pilot/investor wanted on fraud charges with faking a distress call and intentionally wrecking his plane. READ THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT more »
Jan/14/09 4:48 PM
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By The Associated Press

Senator To Settle BCS Bet By Singing ‘Rocket Man’

Senator To Settle BCS Bet By Singing ‘Rocket Man’
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn is slated to serenade Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida with his very own rendition of Elton John's 1970s classic Wednesday afternoon. more »
Jan/14/09 12:21 PM
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By The Associated Press

Jennifer Hudson To Sing At The Super Bowl

Jennifer Hudson To Sing At The Super Bowl
Hudson is using sports' grandest stage to make her return to the spotlight following the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. She will sing the National Anthem. more »
Jan/14/09 12:08 PM
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By The Associated Press

U.S. Marshals Statement On Schrenker

U.S. Marshals Statement On Schrenker
U.S. Marshals Service releases new statement on Marcus Schrenker's arrest. more »
Jan/14/09 11:15 AM
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By Jessica Taloney

Missing Pilot Told U.S. Marshals He Wanted To Die

Missing Pilot Told U.S. Marshals He Wanted To Die
Marcus Schrenker had slashed his wrists and was "bleeding profusely" when U.S. Marshals found him at a campground near Quincy, Florida. more »
Jan/14/09 10:35 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FLOWERCHILD: this man had a lot of problems. seems he could not handle the pressure. thats a lot of money to lose expecially when it was not his money. so sad for those… view »

What’s The Fittest City In America?

What’s The Fittest City In America?
Hint: It's not Mobile or Pensacola. more »
Jan/14/09 10:30 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by bobcat: If this survey was based on the top cities in America for “throwing fits”, Mobile would have certainly been ranked #1. view »

Marcus Schrenker Opted For A Bailout

Marcus Schrenker Opted For A Bailout
Man Who Apparently Crashed Plane, Escaped On Hidden Motorcycle Was Facing Numerous Financial Fraud Charges. more »
Jan/14/09 10:20 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by mustuknow: cmb1:  You are so right.  I was reading the transcript from the Greta Van Sustren show and the “Neighbor” who come forward with the… 1 Responses »

Students Can Text Danger Messages

Students Can Text Danger Messages
A Florida program now connects schools and law enforcement through cell phones. more »
Jan/14/09 10:11 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by IM4BAMA: I do not personally feel that a high school age student is the best responder to a situation….do they have the knowledge and experience to determine… 1 Responses »

Missing Pilot Found

Missing Pilot Found
Missing pilot found at a Florida campground. Authorities say he attempted suicide. more »
Jan/13/09 9:23 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by cmb1: Go to AOL.COM it has alot more on all of this. 6 Responses »

Judge In Trouble For Helping Stripper

Judge In Trouble For Helping Stripper
A Florida judge is in trouble with the Judicial Qualifications Commission for allegedly helping an exotic dancer hide income from creditors that she owed more than $300,000. more »
Jan/13/09 8:33 PM
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By The Associated Press.

Missing Pilot Even Stole Money From His Friends

Missing Pilot Even Stole Money From His Friends
David Smith says he invested in Marcus Schrenker's company after a colleague recommended him. When he found out Schrenker was duping him, Smith says he felt stupid. more »
Jan/13/09 8:25 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mustuknow: Breaking News from PNJ——-  Schrenker captured at campsite in Quincy !!! view »

Missing Pilot Known As A Smooth Operator

Missing Pilot Known As A Smooth Operator
Marcus Schrenker promised investors steady returns on their money according to two former commercial pilots named in an Indiana Department of Insurance complaint. more »
Jan/13/09 7:43 PM
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By CNN
Comment by mustuknow: MeAmerican:  Exactly how dumb am I???? 6 Responses »

Missing Pilot Vanishes On Motorcycle

Missing Pilot Vanishes On Motorcycle
Police say Marcus Schrenker stashed a motorcycle at a storage unit in Harpersville, Alabama. The bike is now gone. Only his wet clothes were left behind. more »
Jan/13/09 6:56 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Razorsharp: This guy will run, more than likely, to Florida. I will bet his thinking is that will be the last place they will look for him. Probably jump ship to the… 1 Responses »

U.S. Marshals Take Over Search For Schrenker

U.S. Marshals Take Over Search For Schrenker
There is a question about whether the missing pilot, who's plane crashed Sunday night in Milton, Florida, is still in Alabama or even the United States. more »
Jan/13/09 6:24 PM
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By Deputy U.S. Marshal John Beeman
Comment by mustuknow: Tide Fan:  You are so right, Groundscore has got some serious issues…  Crack maybe one of them but seriously there is more going on there… 3 Responses »

High Speed Chase Through Pensacola

High Speed Chase Through Pensacola
An armed robbery, high speed chase, and crash Tuesday morning. The sheriff's office used equipment from above to make an arrest. more »
Jan/13/09 5:18 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Missing Pilot No Longer In The Country?

Missing Pilot No Longer In The Country?
The police chief in Harpersville, where Marcus Schrenker was last seen, says there's no reason to believe Schrenker is still in Alabama. In fact, he doesn't believe Schrenker is even in the United States anymore. more »
Jan/13/09 3:32 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Pensacola Man Arrested For Possessing Child Porn

Pensacola Man Arrested For Possessing Child Porn
Pensacola Police say Richard Allen Weeks shared pornographic movies and pictures. At least 4,000 images have been found on one of Weeks' computers. more »
Jan/13/09 3:03 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Missing Pilot E-Mails Suicide Letter To Friend?

Missing Pilot E-Mails Suicide Letter To Friend?
While police searched for Marcus Schrenker, he apparently sent an e-mail to a friend saying "I embarrassed my family for the last time ... By the time you read this I'll be gone." more »
Jan/13/09 1:19 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: Well at least for his daughter and sons sake I am glad he did not succeed in killing himself by slitting his wrist.  However, like so many more of… view »

Arrest Warrants Issued For Missing Pilot

Arrest Warrants Issued For Missing Pilot
Indiana's Secretary of State's Office issues two warrants for Marcus Schrenker whose plane crashed in Santa Rosa County. READ THE WARRANTS more »
Jan/13/09 12:24 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Missing Pilot To Pay Back Costs

Missing Pilot To Pay Back Costs
Marcus Schrenker may be forced to pay back costs accrued as a result of his false distress call. more »
Jan/13/09 11:40 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mustuknow: Well considering all his assests both personal and business have been frozen, the secured creditors are going to get their money first and I would be willing… 2 Responses »

Mom Of Missing Pilot Believes He’s Alive

Mom Of Missing Pilot Believes He’s Alive
Marcia Galoozis says she believes Marcus Schrenker is alive and well and hopes he turns up soon. When she last saw Schrenker at his stepfather's funeral last week, he didn't mention anything about money problems. more »
Jan/13/09 11:29 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: I must agree this guy is a real piece of work.  I was watching on FOXNEWS the interview of the friend and he said that he had 3 children. 4 Responses »

Meter Reader Tells How He Found Caylee’s Remains

Meter Reader Tells How He Found Caylee’s Remains
The meter reader who discovered the body of little Caylee Anthony says he was looking for a shady spot to take a break. more »
Jan/13/09 10:57 AM
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