U.S. Marshals seek violent fugitive
U.S. Marshals seek violent fugitive
The U.S. Marshals Service is requesting public assistance in locating New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) fugitive, Roland Nelson Jr. (AKA: Michael Nelson, 35 years old, 5’08”, 180 lbs., dark complexion, eyebrow and other facial piercings, gold teeth) Nelson last reported that he was residing at an apartment in the 7200 block of Chef Menteur Highway … read more
Panhandle Butterfly House relocates to Milton
Panhandle Butterfly House relocates to Milton
The Panhandle Butterfly House has relocated to a nine-acre property at 4966 Henry St. in Milton. The property is home to the historic Jones House which has been restored to commercial standards by the previous owner, the Blackwater River Foundation. The larger building and property will allow many more visitors, schoolchildren and tourists to connect … read more
Ascension Sacred Heart expands eligibility for Coronavirus testing
Ascension Sacred Heart expands eligibility for Coronavirus testing
Ascension Sacred Heart is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 testing at its drive-thru sites in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to include all persons who want a nasal swab test, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Previously, the mobile clinics operated by Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart limited testing only to people who reported having symptoms … read more
Tropical wave has 60 percent chance of development
Tropical wave has 60 percent chance of development
Graphic via weathermodels.com The National Hurricane Center’s 8 am EDT update indicates a tropical wave and broad area of low pressure located about 600 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands could form during the next day or two while the disturbance moves generally westward to west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph across the tropical … read more
Austin Wayne Bennett sought in connection with death of Tommy Lee Bolton
Austin Wayne Bennett sought in connection with death of Tommy Lee Bolton
Austin Wayne Bennett – WANTED The City of Milton Police Department announced August 5 that Austin Wayne Bennett is a person of interest in the death of Tommy Lee Bolton. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Bennett should contact Detective Steve Mistovich, Major Crimes Division of the Milton Police Department at (850) 983-5423 or … read more
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson on July 31 tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Florida Sheriff’s Association Summer Conference, which took place July 26-28 in Bonita Springs. “During the conference, Sheriff Johnson followed CDC Guidelines of practicing social distancing and the utilization of PPE (mask). Just after the Sheriff’s return from the conference, … read more
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates Leonardo Helicopters’ move to Milton
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates Leonardo Helicopters’ move to Milton
Santa Rosa County announced in January that Leonard Helicopters would be coming to Whiting Aviation Park adjacent to NAS Whiting Field, and the county’s economic development office plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow for a temporary hangar for the company at Peter Prince Airport in East Milton. “This hangar is just the first step … read more
Gulf Breeze Chamber announces move outside city limits
Gulf Breeze Chamber announces move outside city limits
The Gulf Breeze Chamber announced today that after 20 years at its present location it will be moving roughly 5.5 miles east on U.S. 98 to 3044 Gulf Breeze Parkway. The chamber’s current office located at 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway was sold. The new building is located adjacent to 98 Treasures retail store in the … read more
Man dies after diving from boat at Crab Island
Man dies after diving from boat at Crab Island
A Fort Walton Beach man died Saturday after reportedly diving into waters on the northwest side of Crab Island near Destin. Witnesses say 40 year old Craig Hanrahan dove off the center console boat around 3:15 p.m. and began floating face down. He had to be pulled from the water, which is typically two to … read more
Man accused of sexual battery on a child now faces additional producing child porn charge
Man accused of sexual battery on a child now faces additional producing child porn charge
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’ Office has added new charges against a Mary Esther man arrested earlier this week in connection with sexual battery on a child under the age of 12 and possession of child pornography. 32-year old Kevin Foy of Argyle Court was arrested again today, this time on 13 felony counts of promoting … read more
