News Topic: Escambia County

Tuesday November 24 2009

Military Officer Charged In Pregnant Woman’s Death

A Military Police Officer Has Been Charged In The Death Of A Pregnant Florida Panhandle Woman Whose Body Washed Ashore In A Bag Earlier This Month Zachary Littleton... more »
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Tuesday November 17 2009

Woman Grabs Stroller, Baby Not Inside

A Florida panhandle mother says someone tried to snatch her baby from his stroller. Escambia County detectives are investigating the incident as a kidnapping attempt. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by sheltiedad: why do older people and moms with children still choose to shop at thugmart (the walmart near Springdale).  The thugs and lowlifes have taken it over… 6 Responses »
Wednesday October 07 2009

Murder Suspect Still On The Run

A murder suspect is still on the run, considered armed and dangerous. more »
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by october2009: I also will say that when Allen went missing, the Sheriff’s office in Baldwin County assumed that Allen ran because he was up for sentencing on 25… 1 Responses »
Friday September 25 2009

Father-To-Be Killed After Argument

33-year-old Kenny Porter was shot Thursday night. Now a neighbor and his mother-in-law are charged in his death. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rmseek1234: This is so sad. I hope she has some other family/friend support systems to get her through this. And this was her MOTHER that was also charged with… 3 Responses »
Tuesday August 18 2009

Threats And Meetings In Billings Murder Plot

UPDATED Hugh Wiggins, husband of Pamela Long Wiggins, is named a person of interest in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by ttt: To the person who thought the mafia was long gone… what planet are you on?  To everyone else, these kinds of people exist everywhere. … 12 Responses »
Monday August 17 2009

Statements, Evidence Released In Billings Murder Case

Prosecutors released nearly 800 pages of discovery documents in the Billings murder investigation, including dozens of statements from people close to the suspects. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bornnbama: With this man’s background that is now coming out, and it seems that his past dealings could have very well his dimise.  Wasn’t his background… 2 Responses »
Thursday August 13 2009

Billings’ Family Wants Evidence Sealed

The children of Byrd and Melanie Billings are asking a judge to block the release of video and pictures from the murder scene. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by kcity78: Enough, already! This is no more or less significant than any other murder in this country. Let’s move on. There are other causes and terrible things… view »
Tuesday August 04 2009

Weather Watching For 50 Years!

Meteorologists now know more about South Alabama's climate thanks to one dedicated citizen who's been watching the weather for the last half century!

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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by Mike x51: Good job Essie. view »
Monday August 03 2009

Bridal Store Bandits Busted

Escambia County Deputies have recovered 96 stolen wedding dresses worth $30,000. Investigators believe another 250 dresses could be out there. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Razorsharp: They look like they could care less. They will be back out stealing stuff in a few days anyway. view »
Wednesday July 22 2009

Billings’ Attorney: “The Entire Story Will Be Told”

An attorney representing the Billings family says speculation is harmful to the investigation and to the grieving family. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Monday July 20 2009

Suspect’s Mom : “I Love My Baby”

An Alabama judge takes the first step in extraditing one of the seven suspects charged with the murders of a Florida panhandle couple. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I would have to say yes…I think they had planned to kill them. then again its a toss up because they after all did go in completely covered. I think… 3 Responses »

Suspect’s Wife Talking To Investigators

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings will talk to investigators today. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mustuknow: somehow I think that might be their last fairytale photo together….  I do not think they allow professional photographers for booking photos!!! view »
Wednesday July 15 2009

‘Person Of Interest’ In the Billings Murder Case

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Pamela Long was found "near a marina" in Orange Beach. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Night Owl: Youthinkest probably correctly. 11 Responses »
Tuesday July 14 2009

7 Arrested For Murder of Gulf Coast Couple

Escambia County authorities feel confident they have all the people directly involved in the murder of a prominent Beulah couple behind bars and off the streets. more »
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by rolltider: Wow.  The Escambia County SO has done a great job so far getting these awful people where they belong.  This is just a sad, sad case.  All… 1 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Three Arrests In Billings Murders

Authorities have three people in custody they say were involved in the deaths of Byrd and Melanie Billings. Two have been charged with murder. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just seen on fox news they have a fourth one charged keep it going justice for the children. Alabamaoutlaw 3 Responses »
Saturday July 11 2009

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Finds Van

The ECSO says they believe they’ve found the van and are talking to two people of interest in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just don’t think they have confession’s or enough info to seal the case yet,Suspects yes i believe they have suspecs just haven’t had… 3 Responses »
Thursday June 11 2009

Suspect Sought In 3 Armed Robberies

Florida authorities say Eddy Ray Mullins held up 2 cash advance businesses and a bank in 24 hours more »
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Busy little fellow wasn’t he, on a timeline hope he has some time to spare.Just don’t see the economics of it somebody explain this to me couple… view »
Tuesday June 09 2009

Eleven Dogs Euthanized At Local Shelter

A serious outbreak of canine parvovirus forces officials to euthanize eleven dogs at the Escambia County, Florida animal shelter. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Monday June 08 2009

Parvo Outbreak In Escambia County Florida

The virus can be deadly for dogs. If you recently adopted a dog from the County Animal Shelter, take it to a vet as soon as possible. more »
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By Sonya McDaniel, Escambia County Florida
Sunday May 31 2009

Home Invasion Murder Suspects Sought

Two armed and dangerous suspects are on the loose after a man was shot and killed in a home invasion more »
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By WKRG Staff/ Escambia County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Friday May 29 2009

Tackling Gangs In Escambia County

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office detailed its gang-crime reduction strategy at their Pensacola headquarters. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by 4thekids35: THANK GOD!!! Mobile needs to get on board! Just follow the myspace pages, most of them are dumb enough to show off their gang affiliations on their pages-… view »

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9’s Are Back

The use of dogs was suspended for about a month. It started with an investigation by the federal Department of Justice. more »
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By Chad Petri
Friday May 15 2009

Flora-Bama Vs. Escambia County Fire Marshal

The Fire Marshal has problems with the decade old bar. more »
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By Jene' Young
Comment by claycitymadness: you know, if the sprinkler heads showered beer, then THAT would be a solution. we would be prayig for a fire. just make sure its domestic beer. 3 Responses »
Monday May 11 2009

Bond Set For HS Football Coach Accused Of Selling Marijuana

Investigators say Daniel Wilson, an offensive line coach at TR Miller High School, sold the drug to an undercover officer Friday night. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by BSB1958: The use of illicit drugs is illegal because of their intoxicating effects on the brain, damaging impact on the body, adverse impact on behavior, and potential… 1 Responses »
Tuesday April 28 2009

Teacher Arrested On Child Abuse Charges

An Escambia County teacher faces child abuse charges. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by slew10: You have no idea what you are talking about! Anybody would be crying if their entire world was turned upside down. She is a wonderful person and teacher.… 6 Responses »
Sunday April 26 2009

Arrest Made In PJC Rape

Jaworski Simmons is accused of attacking woman in a restroom on campus more »
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Fox: Such a pretty face.  I’m sure his Momma is proud of him. 5 Responses »
Thursday March 26 2009

Severe Weather Pounds Brewton Area

Line of severe storms packs a punch in Escambia County, Alabama....causing damage in the Appleton community north of Brewton more »
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By Pat Peterson

Escambia County Murder Victim I.D.‘d

An autopsy is expected to confirm what homicide detectives already believe, the woman whose body was found in a Pensacola dumpster, was murdered. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Friday February 27 2009

Country Boy’s Stimulus Plan

One business owner hopes his idea to stimulate the economy will spread as fast as his cash! more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Waxwing: This is a beautiful story.  There are lots of good people out there.  Sometimes, the noise the bad people make keeps us from hearing all the… 3 Responses »
Friday February 20 2009

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Store Parking Lot

Assault in grocery story parking lot prompts automated alerts to students and faculty at nearby UWF campus. READ FULL TEXT OF NEWS RELEASE more »
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By Sgt. Ted Roy, ECSO Public Information Officer
Monday February 16 2009

Fake Utility Workers Strike Again

Fake utlility workers strike again, but this time in a different Gulf Coast community. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Wednesday February 11 2009

Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges

A local teacher is arrested on drug charges, then busted for child pornography during a search of his home. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Wednesday February 04 2009

911 Tapes Released In New Fake Cop Sighting

Another woman in Pensacola says the impersonator tried to stop her. more »
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By Steve Alexander
Sunday February 01 2009

Police Stop Truck With Fake Emergency Lights

The driver told State Troopers he bought them online for $100 and that he thought they looked cool. The man has not been connected to the counterfeit cop wanted in Escambia County. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by mustuknow: I know that when I have bought strobes and lights for my vehicles I have had to send in proof of being a current firefighter and it had to be on letterhead… 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Naked Homeowner KO’s Burglar

Police say Kennith Jenkins was lying on the floor, bleeding from the mouth, when they arrived. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by nobamagrl: I would have pimp slapped him too….....wit his ugly self….....then i would have put some caps up in him, but now he’ll be somebody’s… 15 Responses »
Monday January 26 2009

Home Invasion, Escambia County, FL

An early morning home invasion in Pensacola has sheriff's investigators looking for two masked gunmen. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Tuesday January 13 2009

Puppy Dies After Saving Family

A 6-week old puppy gets lost in the smoke after saving an Escambia County family from a house fire. more »
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by mustuknow: Ahhh how sweet and how sad all at the same time.  I wish I had a puppy that I could give this young girl. I think the mom had a great explanation… 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 06 2009

Pilot Killed In Escambia County Plane Crash

42-year-old Darren Meek of Pace was killed when his plane went down near Ferguson Airport in Pensacola. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by BamaBob: That’s bad! There is an advertising plane flying around downtown Mobile today.  Can’t read the sign, but I figured it had something to… view »
Monday January 05 2009

New Escambia County Sheriff

A changing of the guard in Escambia County Florida when sheriff-elect David Morgan is sworn into office Tuesday. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Wednesday December 10 2008

Local Weather Damage

Active weather caused flooding and wind damage across our area. more »
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By Jene' Young
Thursday December 04 2008

Angel Tree Children Not Adopted

Christmas and children go together like Santa Claus and toys. But this Christmas is looking rather grim for about 12 hundred children and families signed up for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Thursday November 20 2008

Search For Escaped Inmate

Police came up empty in their search for a convicted felon who escaped during a bathroom break in the Florida panhandle. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by jaimlyn711: I want to know why they called off the search after a few hours!  Thats ridiculous!  We pay those people to protect us.  He was convicted… 3 Responses »
Tuesday November 18 2008

New Escambia County Superintendent Takes Office

Malcolm Thomas is asking for your input to help improve Escambia County Schools. Click here to find the survey. more »
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By Escambia County, FL School System
Wednesday November 12 2008

No Kill Shelter Possible For Escambia County

On any given day, as man as 300 animals are held at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by southfan1981: Carl, if the cat doesn’t thank you personally for getting her fixed, let me say THANK YOU. It was worth every penny you spent. 10 Responses »
Monday November 10 2008

Escaped Escambia County Florida Inmate

Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the Escambia County jail on Sunday evening. more »
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By Steven Norris
Wednesday October 29 2008

Sheriff’s Race Turns Into War Of Words

A police association is demanding a public apology, claiming a candidate for sheriff called deputies "inept and uneducated". more »
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By Debbie Williams
Friday October 24 2008

Grant Money Awarded To Reduce Deadly Crashes

Gov. Bob Riley has awarded $114,954 to Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties to help increase traffic patrols. Vehicle crashes resulted in 148 deaths in the three-county area in 2007. more »
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By Governor Bob Riley's Office
Friday October 17 2008

Operation Thug Bust

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office has worked hard to clean up a crime ridden section of Pensacola known as the Brownsville Community. more »
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by Madcap: The neighbor says he is glad the cops are doing something about the crime in his neighborhood but then goes on to say they are doing it wrong. Damned if… 3 Responses »
Monday October 13 2008

Skateboarder Struck in Escambia, Florida

Sunday night wreck critically injures skateboarder. more »
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By Tyler Ludke
Thursday October 09 2008

Wanted For Shooting A 2-Year-Old Boy

Take a good look. Police say this man fired his gun into a mobile home, hitting a little boy in the chest. more »
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By Jamie Burch

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