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Florida residents can conceal carry a weapon starting July 1, but there are rules

Even though Florida no longer requires a permit to carry a concealed weapon, there are still rules to know when carrying a firearm.

 

Pensacola sex offender faces up to 40 years in federal prison after child porn conviction

Frank Knight previously spent 6 years in prison on other sex-related charges. A probation officer found Knight with electronics containing child porn.

 

ECSO searching for suspect in May shooting at Carver Park in Cantonment

Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect is asked to call the ECSO at 850-436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at 850-433-STOP.

 

Floridians can once again use telehealth services for medical marijuana cards - with a caveat

Floridians can once again use telehealth services for medical marijuana cards, but only if they already have one.

 

Santa Rosa Medical Center running on backup power after fire and is transferring patients

The fire was in the medical center's central energy plan, which took out power and created problems with the facility's air conditioning.

 

Supreme Court blocks use of affirmative action policies. How will ruling affect Florida?

The ruling is in line with an approach by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, who has been gutting college diversity initiatives.

 

Despite 'severe' mental illness, David Ohlson will spend decade in prison for killing mother

Although psychologists say David Ohlson had severe mental illness from OCD, a judge gave him 10 years in prison for killing his mother Adrianna Ohlson.

 

Bodycam video released from former NFL player Ryan Mallett's apparent drowning in Florida

RIP, Ryan Mallett: "The recent event in Destin ... the tragic loss of life. It's always difficult when we lose a tourist or a resident here."

 

Investigation around Ryan Mallett's death continues after officials rule out rip tides

Destin officials confirmed that no rip currents were present where former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett reportedly drowned Tuesday afternoon.

 

Relic or replica? Discovery of sword in sand on Pensacola Beach goes viral.

A couple say they found a sword in the surf on Pensacola Beach. Archaeologists would like to learn more about it.

 

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