Limited operation of the Fort Pickens Campground to begin
Limited operation of the Fort Pickens Campground to begin
Beginning Monday, August 10, Gulf Islands National Seashore will increase access to Fort Pickens Campground, Loop A. Campers will be able to begin making reservations for the identified sites in Loop A on August 3, using recreation.gov. Additional campsites will be available for reservations throughout August and September as conditions allow. In addition, the following … read more
More than 21,000 Santa Rosa County voters selected voting by mail option
More than 21,000 Santa Rosa County voters selected voting by mail option
For the 2018 Primary election, 5,795 Santa Rosa County residents voted by mail. So far in the 2020 Primary, more than 21,000 have selected to vote by mail, and nearly 5,000 of those ballots have already been returned. Any registered and qualified voter may cast a vote-by-mail ballot. Additionally, requests may also be made by … read more
State-supported COVID-19 testing sites closed ahead of potential tropical cyclone
State-supported COVID-19 testing sites closed ahead of potential tropical cyclone
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) tday announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, in anticipation of impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Testing sites are closing out of an abundance of caution to keep individuals operating and attending the sites … read more
Broxson urges blood donations to fight COVID-19
Broxson urges blood donations to fight COVID-19
Senator Doug Broxson is seeking public help and making rounds at local government meetings, calling on area leaders, to encourage blood donations after the FDA approved experimental treatment allowing those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 and possess antibodies to share plasma with patients battling life-threatening Coronavirus infections. “Together we can help fight this war … read more
Navarre businessman named President and CEO of Feed the Gulf Coast
Navarre businessman named President and CEO of Feed the Gulf Coast
Feeding the Gulf Coast has named Michael Ledger as its new President and CEO. Ledger has served as the Florida Branch Manager since June 2019 and will now oversee the organization’s three branches in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Under his leadership, the Florida Facility distributed nearly 15 million pounds of food throughout the Florida Panhandle, … read more
Future Tropical Storm Isaias’ future path remains unclear – could enter Gulf of Mexico
Future Tropical Storm Isaias’ future path remains unclear – could enter Gulf of Mexico
Graphic by South Florida Water Management District The National Hurricane Center’s 11 am AST (9 am CST) update indicates additional intensification is possible before Potential Tropical Storm 9 reaches Hispaniola tomorrow. NHC Forecaster Dan Brown recommends Floridians monitor forecasts for changes to both the track and intensity, which he said are “likely.” He said the … read more
Police seek information in death of 19-year-old Bagdad man
Police seek information in death of 19-year-old Bagdad man
City of Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell announced today that a body found July 25 behind the Circle K located at 5462 Stewart Street in Milton was positively identified July 28 as Tommy Lee Bolton of Milton, Florida. Bolton had been missing since July 13. The case is currently under investigation, and anyone with information … read more
Tropical Storm Isaias could impact Florida
Tropical Storm Isaias could impact Florida
Graphic by weather.com Hurricane Hunters were unable to locate a well-defined center inside the low-pressure system which is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Isaias tonight or tomorrow. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, new clusters of convection have developed over the northern portion of the elongated circulation. According to NHC … read more
5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Everglades
5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Everglades
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District, working together under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have removed 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida’s Everglades ecosystem. “We’ve learned through the Python Challenge that experience counts when finding and removing Burmese pythons,” said FWC Commissioner Rodney Barreto. … read more
Coast Guard Cutter arrives at new homeport in Pensacola
Coast Guard Cutter arrives at new homeport in Pensacola
Members of the Navy League of Pensacola stand in the rain to welcome the the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence to their new homeport onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, July 27. The Diligence was previously stationed at Wilmington, North Carolina. The Diligence’s primary missions consist of counter drug, … read more
