The 1894 Huff Murders in Pensacola
The story about the murder of the newlyweds and their murderer’s trial, conviction, and death sentence, but whose execution never happened. April 30, 1894 – 129 years ago today – […]
End of Watch: The Murder of Okaloosa County Deputies Burt Lopez and Skip York
April 25, 2009 From the book, “Some Gave All,” by Mike Simmons, coming soon on Amazon Burt Lopez and Skip York had many things in common. They were the same
End of Watch: The Murder of Deputy Joseph Whitworth, Escambia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office
An Excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons Elmer Whitworth always excelled. As a boy, he won the best camper award on his
Showing off the Pensacola Police
In 1966, a brochure was printed that contained photos of the officers of the Pensacola Police Department. Below are the photos…
Progress in Downtown Pensacola
By Mike Simmons It was finally finished! Pensacola, like most other towns, had suffered through the Great Depression. But…there was finally some progress being shown. The start of 1934 opened
End of Watch: The Murder of Escambia County Deputy Buddy Ray
April 7, 1978 From the book, “Some Gave All,” by Mike Simmons, coming soon. In 1964, 26-year-old Buddy married Sandra Adams, the love of his life. The young couple struggled,
End of Watch: The Death of Pensacola Police Officer R. J. Carter – April 4, 1909
Officers who have worked the midnight shift will tell you that it is a different animal. Busy at times, slow at others, but always different. A city changes somewhat when
End of Watch: The Murder of Crestview Police Officer Buster Glenn “Buddy” Adams
End of Watch Tuesday, March 26, 1974 “His calling was to be a policeman and to do his best to take care of everyone.” Butch Reppert, Crestview Police Officer From
End of Watch: The Death of Pensacola Police Sergeant James Jeffcoat
The Death of Pensacola Police Detective James Jeffcoat An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon. An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon. James Jeffcoat
End of Watch: The death of Pensacola Police Officer Charles Franklin Bazzell
March 16, 1932 An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon. August 9, 1927, The Pensacola News Journal reported that Frank had been hired as added to the