Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Kill Escambia Deputy

Darrion K. Finley - Courtesy Escambia County Jail

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to kill an Escambia County deputy during a traffic stop last December. Twenty-one-year-old Darrion Finley was driving a stolen vehicle when deputies tried to pull him over. After a chase, a deputy used a maneuver to stop the car, and authorities say Finley fired a shot into the deputy's vehicle before trying to run away with a gun. A K9 took him down, and the deputy shot Finley when he tried to flee again. Finley survived and now faces up to life in prison at sentencing in January.

Gulf State Park to Raise Parking Rates in January

Orange Beach, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Beachgoers at Gulf State Park in Orange Beach are reacting to parking rate increases taking effect next year. Daily passes will jump from ten to fifteen dollars, while annual passes will double from a hundred to two hundred dollars. The reaction is mixed—some worry the hikes could keep families away, while others say the price is reasonable compared to other entertainment costs. Orange Beach residents and veterans will still receive free annual passes. The new rates begin on January first.

Santa Rosa Clerk of Court Returns Over $900K in Unspent Funds

Santa Rosa County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Santa Rosa County's new Clerk of Court Jason English has returned nearly nine hundred twenty thousand dollars in unspent revenues to county commissioners for the fiscal year. It's English's first year in office since taking over in January. He says the return reflects his commitment to responsible spending and efficient operations. English has focused on technology upgrades and modernizing the clerk's office, including digitizing county records. He plans to continue those improvements while maintaining fiscal responsibility.