Gulf Power stands ready to respond to any outages from Hurricane Sally
Gulf Power stands ready to respond to any outages from Hurricane Sally
As Hurricane Sally moves closer to the Gulf Coast, Gulf Power stands ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible, should customers be affected. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center indicates that Sally likely could affect a large portion of the Florida Panhandle. The storm’s high winds, heavy rain and storm surge … read more
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier to close at 2 p.m. due to Hurricane Sally
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier to close at 2 p.m. due to Hurricane Sally
A prolonged, potentially historic flooding event is becoming increasingly likely Hurricane Sally’s track continues to shift east and additional shifts are still possible. A Tropical Storm Warning has been expanded into all of Santa Rosa County. Surge forecast increased to around 3 feet possible from Pensacola to Navarre. Values may be increased slightly more later today … read more
Another shift eastward possible as Hurricane Sally develops and approaches landfall
Another shift eastward possible as Hurricane Sally develops and approaches landfall
Graphic via weathermodels.com Sally’s forecast track shifted eastward yesterday, and U.S. National Weather Service officials say an additional eastward shift is possible as Sally develops into a hurricane and approaches the mouth of the Mississippi River, where landfall is expected tomorrow. No evacuations are expected for Santa Rosa County, and bridges will not close unless … read more
11 Days of Rides, Food & Fun Coming to the 86th Annual Pensacola Interstate Fair
11 Days of Rides, Food & Fun Coming to the 86th Annual Pensacola Interstate Fair
Pensacola Interstate Fair and Reithoffer Shows, Inc. officials are excited to announce that the 2020 Pensacola Interstate Fair will take place starting Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. The fair will be open from October 22 – November 1. To celebrate the opening, the Fair will be offering $1 Day admission tickets all day Thursday. … read more
UWF ranks top 15 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings for second consecutive year
UWF ranks top 15 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranks among the best public regional universities in the South. U.S. News & World Report released its 2021 Best Colleges rankings on Monday, Sept. 14, and ranked UWF among the top 15 public institutions in the region. UWF was the only university in the state … read more
Tropical Storm Sally may bring wind and heavy rains to area – make preparations now
Tropical Storm Sally may bring wind and heavy rains to area – make preparations now
The Navarre area is depicted by an aqua-colored circle on the graphic which shows our area is expected to receive 10-15 inches of rain Tropical Storm Sally has formed in the gulf off south Florida and a tropical storm watch is now in effect for Santa Rosa County. A tropical storm watch means that tropical … read more
Navarre scrimmage typical for 2020; Raiders made do in bad circumstance
Navarre scrimmage typical for 2020; Raiders made do in bad circumstance
Quarterback Jason Deal finishes his follow-through under pressure in Friday’s brief scrimmage in Russell Stadium. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The elements forced Navarre to cancel their scrimmage in Bennett C. Russell Stadium. They were able to get a handful of snaps off outside in front of a small crowd of parents and classmates. On the … read more
City of Milton Splash Pad could remain open until October 15
City of Milton Splash Pad could remain open until October 15
In June 2020, the Milton Splash rules were adopted by City Council and the facility opened to the public for the first time. Since that time, the Splash Pad has become a focal point of community activity and an overwhelming success. Staff will be asking City Council to officially extend the closing date from September … read more
Santa Rosa Schools to provide Free Meals for All Children 18 and younger
Santa Rosa Schools to provide Free Meals for All Children 18 and younger
During this continuing Corona virus pandemic Santa Rosa County School District in partnership with our food service management company, Sodexo, have continued to search for innovative ways to feed our children and ensure the child population in our area are served. Through a program recently approved by the USDA, and authorized by Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick, … read more
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to Temporarily Close September 19 for clean up
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to Temporarily Close September 19 for clean up
Gulf Islands National Seashore will temporarily close the fishing pier at Fort Pickens to all visitor access on Saturday, September 19, to complete an underwater clean-up. Gulf Islands National Seashore has partnered with 3rd Coast Divers to conduct the underwater marine debris cleanup as the water immediately around the fishing pier can become cluttered with … read more
