FDLE Arrests Escambia Man On Child Porn Charges
August 1, 2015
An Escambia County man was been arrested on child pornography charges by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Fredrick Lamar Collins Jr, 30 was charged with five counts of obscene material, possession of photographs depicting child sexual conduct. FDLE agents, along with Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies, executed a search warrant at 6501 Highway 98, Apt. 506 on Thursday.
The investigation began in May after agents determined that a computer located at Collins’ residence was sharing files containing child pornography on the internet. Multiple files containing child pornography were located on a personal computer belonging to him, according to FDLE.
He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $75,000. The investigation will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney.
Deputies Investigating Lloyd Street Death
August 1, 2015
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman was found dead inside a car.
The woman’s body was found in the 4000 block of Lloyd Street. Investigators said the cause of death is unknown at this time.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details as they continue their investigation.
Lightning Sparks Cantonment House Fire
August 1, 2015
Lightning struck a home just off West Kingsfield Friday afternoon, sparking an attic fire, and leaving a family of about four people without a home. The fire caused damage in the attic of the home on Hanley Downs Drive. The occupants of the home escaped without injury.
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Blackwater Forest Home To First-Ever XTERRA Triathlon This Weekend
August 1, 2015
XTERRA, the global sport of off-road triathlon that has been contested world-wide for over 20 years, comes to the area this weekend. One Sunday, a sold out field of 150 athletes will swim, bike, and run in and around Bear Lake in hopes of claiming the first ever XTERRA Blackwater title.
Staged in the beautiful Blackwater River State Forest at the Bear Lake Recreation Area, the race consists of an 800 yard swim, a 13 mile mountain bike and a 3.75 mile trail run.
Nine states will be represented once the start gun fires. Included in the field is accomplished pro triathlete Sara McLarty. The Clermont, FL, resident was the 2005 USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year, a member of Team USA in the 2007 and 2011 Pan-Am Games, and has numerous top 10 and top 5 finishes at premier triathlons around the world.
Hosted by SOML Racing (So Others May Live), a non-profit organization consisting of Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmers, families, and friends, it’s an organization that strives to be a formidable force in the lives of those whose seek to better themselves mentally and physically, as every Navy rescue swimmer knows, “So Others May Live!”
Free School Supplies Today In Century, Molino
August 1, 2015
Free school supplies will be available to day in Century and Molino.
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The supplies will be distributed in memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11. Organizers of the “Dedria’s Gift” program said the school supplies are available to children from Escambia County in both Florida and Alabama. The giveaway begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Nadine McCaw Park (Roadside Park) on North Century Boulevard and continues until the school supplies are gone.
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A free Day of Hope will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Victory Assembly of God at 1895 Victory Road, just south of Barrineau Park Road on Highway 29. The event will offer free groceries, haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, a kids zone and a hot lunch. Items are available while supplies last, rain or shine. No identification is required, but children must be present to receive school supplies.
Confederate Monument Vandalized
August 1, 2015
Police are investigating after Pensacola’s Confederate monument in Lee Square was damaged by graffiti The words “Confed Lives Don’t Matter” were spray painted on the structure.
Lee Square is located at 602 North Palafox St., between the north- and southbound lanes of Palafox Street. Damage to the statute was estimated at around $1,000.
“We are investigating this as possible felony criminal mischief because of the extent of damage,” said Chief David Alexander III.
Anyone having information on the incident is asked to contact the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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Wahoos Even Series With Win Over Chattanooga
August 1, 2015
Cody Reed (W, 1-0) was stellar in his organizational debut Friday night at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, leading the Blue Wahoos to a 4-1 win to even the series. Reed earned the win while matching his season-high with seven strong innings allowing just a first-inning run. He walked only one and struck out six.
The Lookouts took advantage of a leadoff double in the first inning by Shannon Wilkerson to take a 1-0 lead. The game stayed that way until Pensacola rallied in the seventh. With Juan Duran at second after a one-out double, Seth Mejias-Brean ripped a groundball right between the legs of the first baseman D.J. Hicks. Duran scored on the error to tie the game and snap Pensacola’s scoreless streak at 15 innings. Mejias-Brean scored the go-ahead run when Sean Buckley singled him home later in the inning.
The Wahoos added to their lead with a couple more runs in the eighth. Duran came through again with a two-run single scoring Ryan Wright and Jesse Winker to make it a 4-1 game. Duran led the offense with a 3-for-4 night including the two RBI and a run scored.
The bullpen finished strong for the Blue Wahoos. Kevin Shackelford pitched a scoreless eighth inning in his third outing since returning from the disabled list. Zack Weiss picked up his 13th save by striking out the side in order in the ninth.
Chattanooga’s Greg Peavey (6-3) took the loss after allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits over 6.1 innings.
Pensacola will look for their third series win of the second half tomorrow night. RHP Barrett Astin (2-2, 3.96) is expected to be activated prior to the game going up against LHP David Hurlbut (7-4, 3.77). First pitch is set for 6:15 CT from AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Blue Wahoos are on a 10-day road trip against the Chattanooga Lookouts and Jacksonville Suns.
West Florida Library ‘Blowout’ Book Sale Today
August 1, 2015
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library will hold a “Blowout Book Sale” today from 9-5 at the downtown Main Library at 239 North Spring Street.
During the sale, shoppers can purchase a brown paper bag for $5 and take home whatever books will fit inside the bag. Multiple bags can be purchased without limit, and book lovers are encouraged to shop all day.
The sale is open to the public. Payment by cash or check is preferred, but credit cards are accepted for sales of $20 or more.
Proceeds from the Blowout Book Sale will support the West Florida Public Library’s efforts to build a stronger community and improve literacy.
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