Grover’s reopens, government shutdown impact on Blue Angels
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Family of students shot and killed by off-duty deputy on Perdido Key says he was negligent
More than three months after former Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy Greg Nesmith shot and killed two 20-year-old passersby on Perdido Key, the father of one of the victims said they are still waiting for answers from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The case is “under review,” according to a spokesperson for the State Attorney’s Office, which is working on the case with FHP.
“We are waiting,” said Father Les Cunningham. “This is one of those situations that seems pretty cut and dried. They’ve been putting it off for three months.”
FHP Capt. Jason King says fatal crash investigations can take nine months to a year to complete, but he hopes to get an estimated completion date soon.
For now, the investigation remains open.
Hit and run: Family of students shot and killed by off-duty deputy on Perdido Key says he was negligent
Patients sue over ‘humiliating’ photos taken by Jay Hospital staff and shared on social media
Three patients who were allegedly photographed without their consent by Jay Hospital employees while they were sleeping or taking heavy medications have filed a lawsuit against Jay Hospital and Baptist Healthcare.
The alleged victims are represented by Zarzaur Law. The firm said its investigation into the incidents “revealed deeply disturbing details about the behavior of hospital staff and the hospital’s response to the allegations.”
According to the complaint, in February, several employees at Jay Hospital took “unauthorized and degrading” photographs of patients without their consent or knowledge because they were incapacitated.
‘Humiliating’ photos: Patients sue over ‘humiliating’ photos taken by Jay Hospital staff and shared on social media
Jesse LaCoste convicted of grand theft and contractor fraud through ‘intentional scheme of deception’
After deliberating for just over an hour, a panel of Escambia jurors found embattled contractor Jesse LaCoste guilty of grand larceny and contractor fraud after he “evaporated” more than $145,000 of the homeowner’s money and failed to finish the home renovation.
LaCoste was convicted on Oct. 16 of one count of grand larceny and one count of second-degree felony contractor fraud after he failed to finish demolishing and renovating Max Monastra’s home in 2021.
“$145,000 evaporated, leaving Mr. Monastra with nothing,” prosecutor Paul Gillespie told the jury during closing arguments. “This was a clear and deliberate scheme to deceive, make false promises and commit fraud.”
Contractor fraud case: Jesse LaCoste convicted of grand theft and contractor fraud through ‘intentional scheme of deception’
Can you watch the Blue Angels practice during the US government shutdown? What you need to know
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second full week, the national cutback in funding now impacts the Blue Angels’ final month of scheduled October practices.
The Blues were scheduled to hold their first practice with an autograph signing day at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) on the 15th, but the government shutdown closed public access to Naval Air Station Pensacola.
So can you watch the Blue Angels practice in October? Complicated.
Blue Angels: Can you watch the Blue Angels practice during the US government shutdown? What you need to know
Grover’s reopens new and improved Pensacola restaurant after three-month renovation
Fan-favorite Pensacola family-owned diner Grover’s Fingers & Wings has reopened at 9418 N. Davis Highway. temporarily closed Approximately three months for renovation.
It’s been a big year for Grover’s, with the restaurant opening its second, sparkling new location in Milton this summer. The tried-and-true menu specializes in jumbo wings, hand-fried chicken fillets and flavor-enhanced soft serve ice cream, but the Milton store’s look is very different. It was built from the ground up to be based on Grover’s nostalgic design, featuring black and white checkered floors, cherry red cabinetry, and even a vintage jukebox in the dining room.
Grover reopens: Grover’s reopens new and improved Pensacola restaurant after three-month renovation
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