Scam Alert: Phony Amazon Callers Use BBB Phone Numbers
Scam Alert: Phony Amazon Callers Use BBB Phone Numbers
The COVID-19 pandemic has more people than ever ordering from Amazon. And, of course, scammers are finding ways to cash in on the trend. Con artists are posing as Amazon employees, calling people, and claiming to need information about their account right as Amazon has their Prime days this week. And if that wasn’t tricky enough, … read more
Early voting starts October 19
Early voting starts October 19
Early voting for the November 3 General Election in Santa Rosa County will start October 19 and end October 31. Drop boxes will also be available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at these locations during Early Voting hours. Main Elections Office (Behind McDonalds on Highway 90, Milton) 6495 Caroline St., Suite “F” Milton, FL … read more
Ft. Pickens added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Ft. Pickens added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Fort Pickens, located at Gulf Islands National Seashore, is a newly accepted Network to Freedom site which helps to challenge perspectives of what sites are part of the Underground Railroad narrative. Photo by Romi White The National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom accepted 13 new listings from its 40th round of … read more
CARES Act Programs Available to Santa Rosa County Residents and Businesses
CARES Act Programs Available to Santa Rosa County Residents and Businesses
Santa Rosa County residents and business owners can apply for CARES Act funding. Small businesses can seek up to $20,000, depending on the number of employees, and homeowners/renters who are unemployed or underemployed can seek aid with mortgage/rent payments. Santa Rosa County has allocated a total of $2.6 million of CARES Act funding to provide … read more
Second Lady Karen Pence to Meet with Military Spouses and the Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Pensacola
Second Lady Karen Pence to Meet with Military Spouses and the Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Pensacola
On Wednesday, October 14, Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Pensacola, Florida to meet with military spouses and view a Blue Angels demonstration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. Upon arrival, Mrs. Pence will participate in a senior leadership briefing and receive an overview of the available mental health and military spouse programs. Representatives of these programs and … read more
Ice Flyers announce 2020-2021 schedule
Ice Flyers announce 2020-2021 schedule
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have announced their 2020-21 schedule, which comes within a week after announcing they were one of five teams to be playing this upcoming season. On Oct. 6, the Southern Professional Hockey League released the five teams able to proceed with the 2020-21 season, and that the season would consist of … read more
U.S. Attorney Keefe Hosts Roundtable With Top U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Officials
U.S. Attorney Keefe Hosts Roundtable With Top U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Officials
Lawrence Keefe, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, Timothy Shea, Acting Administrator of the DEA, Keith Weis, Acting Special Agent in Charge of DEA’s Miami Division, and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody conduct a law enforcement roundtable with sheriffs from throughout the District, creating new strategies to stanch the distribution of meth and … read more
Pensacola-based Coast Guard Cutter nabs more than $59 million in cocaine and 10 smugglers
Pensacola-based Coast Guard Cutter nabs more than $59 million in cocaine and 10 smugglers
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC-624) offloads bales of cocaine weighing 2290 kilograms at Sector St. Petersburg Oct. 7, 2020. Federal law enforcement agents received custody of the $86.6 million drug shipment and 10 male-suspected smugglers apprehended. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ayla Hudson) The Coast Guard Cutter … read more
Healing Paws for Warriors lead service dog retires, 15 other service dogs to graduate
Healing Paws for Warriors lead service dog retires, 15 other service dogs to graduate
Lead service dog, “Orion” is recognized as he retires after 10 years of service along with graduating teams. The Florida Panhandle’s nonprofit group Healing Paws for Warriors (HP4Ws) graduates fifteen (x15) more veteran / service dog teams after three months of intensive training: (Retired – Army) Matt Rumple (and service dog Hope) (Retired – … read more
Navarre Garden Club to Host Thanksigiving Centerpiece Workshop
Navarre Garden Club to Host Thanksigiving Centerpiece Workshop
The Navarre Garden Club’s annual Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop has been scheduled from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, November 24 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, located at 6464 Navarre Parkway. The workshop will take place in the Activity Center. Organizers say all supplies and refreshments will be including in the $18 cost. The public is invited, … read more
