FWC seeks public input on conservation measures for two species
FWC seeks public input on conservation measures for two species
Photo by Romi White The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking input on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for two species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. The draft Guidelines and more information can be found at: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines. Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines are intended to provide information on rule … read more
$1.6M available to help Santa Rosa homeowners with mortgage, rent and utility bills
$1.6M available to help Santa Rosa homeowners with mortgage, rent and utility bills
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has allocated $1.6 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds for mortgage/rent/utility assistance for Santa Rosa County residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The funding will be used to provide financial assistance to eligible Santa Rosa County homeowners/renters who are currently unemployed or underemployed as a result of COVID-19. The funding will … read more
Santa Rosa man breaks state catfish record with 69.9-pound flathead
Santa Rosa man breaks state catfish record with 69.9-pound flathead
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.9 pounds, measuring 48.5 inches long, with a girth of 38.25 inches, caught by angler Lavon Nowling from Santa Rosa County. Nowling caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. “I’ve … read more
County Animal Services receives award from national leader in no-kill movement
County Animal Services receives award from national leader in no-kill movement
Santa Rosa County (SRC) Animal Services has been recognized with the Transformational Change award for the highest increase in lifesaving progress for shelters admitting 2,001-6,000 pets in 2019 from Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. Animal services was selected for … read more
Former Holley-Navarre Intermediate teacher charged with child porn
Former Holley-Navarre Intermediate teacher charged with child porn
Thomas Hazouri, Jr., 40, a former fifth grade teacher at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School was recently arrested at his residence in Jacksonville. He’s been charged with 25 counts of possession of child pornography. According to media reports, his arrest report states the counts involve photographs and sexual performance by a child age 10 or older. Hazouri, … read more
Fort Pickens expected to reopen Friday following storm-related closure
Fort Pickens expected to reopen Friday following storm-related closure
Gulf Islands National Seashore crews were able to complete assessments this morning which revealed that J. Earl Bowden Way (Hwy. 399) is safe for traffic and will remain open. Fort Pickens Road has several inches of water and some sand. Staff anticipate that the water on Fort Pickens Road will recede and allow the park … read more
Defendants in Pensacola Dog Fighting Prosecution Sentenced to Prison
Defendants in Pensacola Dog Fighting Prosecution Sentenced to Prison
The last of four defendants to be convicted for their roles in a dog fighting conspiracy was sentenced today in federal court in Pensacola, Florida. David Lee Moser, 37, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison. Moser pleaded guilty to conspiring with the co-defendants to violate the dog … read more
Navarre Facebook group donates $2,500 to Smiles for Baby Charley
Navarre Facebook group donates $2,500 to Smiles for Baby Charley
Buddy Lyons, Lisa Portilla, Charri Jung pictured with Charley’s mom, Heather Binney. Photo courtesy Charri Jung. Members of the Not Overly Concerned Citizens of Navarre Facebook group recently presented a check for $2,500 to Ronald McDonald House of Northwest in Pensacola in the memory a local girl who died last year after battling brain cancer … read more
$85M Agreement Reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
$85M Agreement Reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with attorneys general from 47 other states and territories, today reached an agreement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. to secure payment to the states of more than $85 million. The agreement resolves allegations that Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the … read more
Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26
Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26
Gulf Power has previously received the Edison Electric Institute’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after storms. This year the company’s lineman have traveled to help storm recovery and locally restored power following severe weather and wildfires. This year more than ever there’s been a lot of reasons to celebrate lineworkers on … read more
