SUMMARY: The FBI is investigating racist text messages sent to students of color, including African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQIA+ communities, following the election. The offensive texts included messages like being “selected to pick cotton” at a plantation. Some students also received threats of deportation or being sent to reeducation camps. These messages have spread to high school students and were reported through both text and email. While no violence has been linked to these messages, the FBI is working with the Department of Justice, law enforcement, and school officials to investigate further.

FBI issues statement on offensive text messages

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SUMMARY: Captain Shandra Maman Newman has made history as the first female commanding officer at NAS Pensacola, officially taking command from Captain Terry Village Shasha during a ceremony. Newman, who previously trained at the base 22 years ago, expressed joy in returning to the community, embracing the southern hospitality of Florida. Captain Shasha, after a 26-year Navy career, emphasized the significance of NAS Pensacola, acknowledging it as the finest installation. Newman expressed excitement for her new role, pledging to uphold the station’s legacy of serving the nation for 200 years.

A historic change of command ceremony happened at NAS Pensacola on Friday.
Read the full story: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/first-woman-installed-as-commanding-officer-of-nas-pensacola/

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SUMMARY: Travis Lofton was convicted of murder for killing Jason Mallette, a man he believed had raped his wife, Ariel Allen. The jury found Lofton guilty in under two hours, and the verdict brought relief to Mallette’s family, though they expressed anger over Lofton’s lack of remorse. Evidence showed Lofton acted on his wife’s false claim of rape, leading him to shoot Mallette at a shopping center. Despite Lofton’s conviction, Allen, whose lies were the motive for the crime, faces no consequences. Lofton’s sentencing is pending, with a sentence of 20 years to life expected.

Travis Lofton — the man accused of shooting and killing Jason Mallette in 2023 — has been found guilty of murder.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/qRZgPwH

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