Lighted Boat Parade Pushed Back to One Week from Friday

Pensacola Beach, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The Pensacola Beach Lighted Boat Parade has been pushed back a week because of rain. The parade is now scheduled for Friday, December 12th at 6:30. Boats will sail from Sabine Marina through Santa Rosa Sound and past the Boardwalk. After the parade, there'll be fireworks and Santa will greet kids at the Quietwater Shell. Check the Pensacola Beach Chamber Facebook page for updates.

Milton Man Accused of Threatening Umpire at Pace Sports Complex Has Charges Dropped

Pace, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Charges have been dismissed against a Milton man who was accused of disorderly conduct at the Pace sports complex in April.

Jerry Land was charged following an incident at a youth baseball game on Lang Road. According to the Clerk of Courts website, all charges against him have been dropped. Land was originally accused of threatening to shoot an umpire during the incident.

WEAR says they have reached out to the Pace Athletic and Recreation Association for comment but have not received a response.

FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses At 15 Correctional Institutions

(Tallahassee, FL) -- The state is trying to entice more people to join the Department of Corrections. The FDC announced yesterday it's offering a 5-thousand dollar hiring bonus at 15 correctional institutions across the state -- the Santa Rosa Correction Institution in Milton is not included. The Milton facility does have a $1-thousand dollar hiring bonus. The starting pay for correctional officers is 22 dollars an hour. You can find out more at FDC.MyFlorida.com.