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17 hours ago
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Pensacola man pleads guilty to laundering millions in cocaine money through casinos
A Pensacola man pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars through a cocaine trafficking scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced June 27. Rayvaughn Andrews pleaded to federal charges including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, as well as money laundering. "Those who think they can profit and live lavish lifestyles off drug trafficking in the Northern District of Florida are sorely mistaken, and will soon find themselves in federal prison," said U.S. Attorney John Heekin. Andrews conspired to with others to distribute large amounts of cocaine between 2021 and 2024, which ended up on the streets of Escambia County. After receiving cash from selling millions in cocaine, he laundered $10 million through multiple casinos in Mississippi and Nevada. Andrews faces up to life in prison and the forfeiture of $40,000, along with a Chevrolet Corvette. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola man Rayvaughn Andrews guilty of money laundering, drug sales
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a day ago
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Pensacola area will see frequent showers, thunderstorms into early July
A slow-moving weather pattern moving north from South Florida will bring more instability to the Pensacola area over the weekend as it meets with a dip in the jet stream over the southeastern United States. The wet weather pattern is likely to stick around through the end of June and into early July, according to AccuWeather. Leftover energy from Wednesday's round of storms continues to linger above the Pensacola area and could be used to spawn some strong isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama. Any storm that forms on Thursday will be weaker than the storms that hit earlier this week, which created strong wind gusts on Pensacola Beach and one-inch hail in Santa Rosa County. Downburst winds are still the primary threat on Thursday, and small hail is still possible. The Pensacola area escaped Wednesday's storms relatively unscathed. One storm report noted one-inch hail near Airport Road in Milton, but no damage or injuries were reported. There were around 19 wind-related storm reports across the Florida Panhandle, including one person who was injured after a gust of wind capsized a boat in Grand Lagoon. Most of the reports involved downed trees and power lines. Wind gusts up to 61 mph along the Gulf Coast. An abundance of moisture and complex weather conditions over the southeastern U.S. and South Florida is setting up an environment for daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms through the end of June. A slight dip in the jet stream over the southeastern U.S. will funnel moisture in from the Gulf over the next week. Meanwhile, a closed upper low over southern Florida is making its way north toward the same area. Current daily MLCAPE values, which measure the potential energy for storms, have risen into the 2,500-3,500 J/kg range, which indicates a strong updraft potential that could sustain severe thunderstorms. Daily DCAPE values have been measured between 900-1,200 J/kg, which means there is a heightened risk of damaging downburst winds. Storms will bring the risk of heavy rainfall, downburst winds and even coastal waterspouts from convection in the Gulf. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola area to see frequent showers, thunderstorms into early July
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2 days ago
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Pensacola man sentenced for machine gun, drug trafficking after car chase
A Pensacola man who led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase down Pensacola Boulevard in 2023 has been sentenced to spend nine years in a federal prison. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced June 24 that 21-year-old Antoine Booker was given the nine-year sentence for possessing a loaded gun and trafficking "large amounts" of marijuana. "The public should rest assured that law enforcement will not stand for armed drug traffickers endangering citizens in our streets," said U.S. Attorney John Heekin. "If you possess a machinegun to protect your drug trafficking operations, you should know that federal prison awaits you." FHP attempted to pull over Booker in December 2023 for driving a rental car with too much tint, but when the trooper attempted the traffic stop, Booker then fled. "Suddenly, the driver rapidly accelerated and swerved left towards the K-9 Trooper's vehicle who just arrived to assist with the traffic stop," the 2023 FHP report says. "The driver then swerved right into a Circle K gas station located at 7950 Pensacola Boulevard." Booker then allegedly led troopers on a brief chase before he flipped his own car. Following his arrest, Booker was charged in state court for fleeing law enforcement, possession of a machine gun and other drug related offenses. However, the Office of the State Attorney dropped those charges in February 2024 after he was federally indicted on the same charges. "Had it not been for law enforcement's training and determination, this armed suspect would have undoubtedly wreaked havoc in Northwest Florida," said ATF Special Agent in Charge Kirk Howard. "We are proud of the partnerships we've built with Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Escambia County Sheriff's Office and our federal prosecutors." This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola man sentenced for machine gun, drug trafficking after chase
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2 days ago
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Florida Receives Massive News on Five-Star Edge Rusher
Florida Receives Massive News on Five-Star Edge Rusher originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the best recruits in the 2026 college football recruiting class is Trenton Henderson, a five-star edge rusher from Pensacola, Florida. Advertisement With the '26 class beginning to shape up with commits from big schools all over the country, the chance to acquire Henderson will help immensely in their team's future. Rightfully so, Henderson has been in the eyes of seemingly every big school in the country, and has since narrowed his list down to his top three schools. The 6-foot-5 230 pound edge rusher's list now consists of the Florida Gators, alongside SEC foes in the Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier celebrates a fourth-down stop against the Ole Miss Engle/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images While a commitment date has yet to be announced by the highly ranked defender, making it to the top three for someone of this caliber is terrific news. Advertisement 247Sports has slotted their infamous crystal ball prediction that has Henderson landing with the Gators in 2026. Still searching for their first five-star commit in the 2026 window, head coach Billy Napier and the Gators are off to a great start, securing four highly sought after four-star recruits. Currently sitting just outside the top 10 as the No. 14 recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports, they have an opportunity to move into the top 10 should they win over the commitment of Henderson. Looking forward to a couple months from now, quarterback DJ Lagway and the Gators hold the No. 9-ranked recruiting class in the country, and look to improve on an up-and-down 2024 campaign. Advertisement Wide receiver Vernell Brown III highlights an elite list of talent heading to Gainesville, and look to make some serious noise in a difficult SEC as they look to make it to the College Football Playoffs. Related: Florida Wins Major Recruiting Battle for In-State Lineman Related: Five-Star Wide Receiver Makes Major Recruitment Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Blue Angels to thrill crowds at 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show (schedule)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, has been set for July 9-12. Coffeeville woman killed in Choctaw County crash Visitors can take in four days of aerobatic performers, ground exhibits and military demonstrations, ending with the official air show on Saturday, July 12, according to a news release. will debut as the voice of the air show Friday and Saturday, working alongside 32-year veteran Air Boss Paul Entrekin, the release said. The Santa Rosa Island Authority has released the full Air Show Week Schedule. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, July 9 – 'Breakfast with the Blues'Around 7:30 a.m., the Blue Angels mark their flight paths by circling overhead. Thursday, July 10 – Practice FlightAt 2 p.m., the Blue Angels conduct an over-water practice session. Friday, July 11 – Full Dress RehearsalDemonstrations begin at approximately 10:30 a.m.; Blue Angels fly at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 – Official Pensacola Beach Air ShowSame schedule as Friday's rehearsal. Some pre-show flight demonstrations will be overhead starting around 10:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, including: The Black Ducks in WWII-era aircraft. Sheldon Heatherington in a Zenith 75 STOL named 'Redbird.' Gene Valentino in an Icon A-5. Tanner Matheny in a 1946 Navion named 'Olivia.' Veterans Flight team in their WWII-era Stearman biplanes honoring WWII and Korean War veterans, led by Roy Kinsey. HT-18 training helicopters from TAW-5 aboard NAS Whiting Field. VT-10 flying T-6 Texans from TAW-6 aboard NAS Pensacola. U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue demo from an MH-65E Dolphin. At approximately 11:40 a.m., the official air box will close, and the lifeguards will clear the water for aerial performances. 2025 Official Performers Schedule: USAF B-1B Lancer arrives to tease the raw power and speed of the legendary swing-wing bomber. Red Bull Air Force team performs the 'Presentation of the Colors' by skydiving with the American Flag – landing at the show center. Expect aerobatics from helo pilot Aaron Fitzgerald and pilot Kevin Coleman in his Extra 330 SC, too. B-1B Lancer comes back for more action and maneuvers to impress. RJ Gritter is next overhead, flying a red, white, and blue Decathlon and bringing high-energy aerobatics to Pensacola for the first time. The father-son duo of Ken and Austin Rieder with Redline Airshows will deliver formation thrills and precision flying in their RV-8s. Next up, the four-man Titan Aerobatic Team performs synchronized loops and bomb bursts in their WWII-era AT-6 Texans. Kevin Coleman and Aaron Fitzgerald team up again in a high-adrenaline, two-aircraft routine to finish up with the Red Bull Air Force finale before a short 10-minute water break. The show will officially close out at 2 p.m. with the Pensacola Naval Air Station Navy Flight Demonstrations Squadron, the Blue Angels, featuring the iconic C-130J Fat Albert and six blue and gold F-18 Super Hornets, the release said. For 45 minutes, the Blue Angels team will perform aeronautic maneuvers like the Diamond Dirty Loop, the Double Farvel, the Vertical Pitch, the Fleur-de-Lis, the Opposing Knife-Edge pass and the Sneak Pass, among others, according to the release. The Santa Rosa Island Authority has a few reminders for those planning to attend: Drones are prohibited during air show waiver hours. Glass is not allowed on the beach. Dogs are only permitted at the designated dog beaches on the island and must be kept on a leash. Vehicle crashes into Remington College in Mobile And most importantly, 'Help us protect our beach. Please leave only your footprints,' the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.