BBB Alert: Mysterious seeds from China possibly a Brushing Scam
BBB Alert: Mysterious seeds from China possibly a Brushing Scam
People in Florida and around the country are receiving mysterious seed packets in the mail from China. While the shipping package may be mislabeled as jewelry or other merchandise, the contents are instead unlabeled seeds. This is not the first time a company has sent out unsolicited products to random houses. BBB sees this type … read more
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters August 1
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters August 1
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters August 1. This season is scheduled to remain open through October 31 in Gulf state and federal waters. If you plan to fish for greater amberjack in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel (includes anglers over 65 years … read more
Mary Esther man charged with sexual battery on a child
Mary Esther man charged with sexual battery on a child
An investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Mary Esther man on charges of sexual battery on a child under the age of 12 and possession of child pornography. 32-year old Kevin Foy of Argyle Court was taken into custody Monday. While investigating a reported sexual battery at … read more
Archie Glover boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Archie Glover boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Replacement of the Archie Glover boarding dock pier will begin Mon., Aug. 3. The project includes demolition and removal of boarding dock pier #2, and reconstruction of the pier in the same footprint. By contract, the project has a time of completion of 90 days. While the timing of this project coincides with summer boating … read more
All eyes on expected formation of Tropical Storm Isaias
All eyes on expected formation of Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center this morning provided the latest update on Invest 92L, a low-pressure system located about 500 miles east of the Windward Islands which is producing near tropical-storm force winds . Per NHC, there is a high chance of tropical cyclone formation within the next 48 hours, and an Air Force Reserve Hurricane … read more
Mom indicted for shooting death of 5-month-old son
Mom indicted for shooting death of 5-month-old son
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announced today that Maria Rodriguez Barnes, 31, was indicted by the Okaloosa County Grand Jury for First Degree Premeditated Murder With a Firearm. The charge arose from the March 25, 2020, murder of Barnes’ 5-month-old son, Jaxxon Rodriguez Barnes, in her vehicle at the … read more
Husband dies, 1st SOW wife survives in attempted murder-suicide on Hurlburt Field
Husband dies, 1st SOW wife survives in attempted murder-suicide on Hurlburt Field
One person was declared dead and another injured following a July 24 armed disturbance on Hurlburt Field. The shooter has been identified as civilian spouse Elliot Alexeichik who was declared dead on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The injured, Airman First Class Kimberly Alexeichik, a member of the 1st Special Operations Wing, was … read more
Tropical Storm Isaisas could form by mid-week
Tropical Storm Isaisas could form by mid-week
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 am CDT update shows a 90 percent chance that a low-pressure system will develop this week as environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for development. Per NHC, shower activity associated with a broad area of low pressure located a little more than 1000 miles east of the Windward … read more
Distance Learning Now an Option for Students in Santa Rosa County for 2020-2021 School Year
Distance Learning Now an Option for Students in Santa Rosa County for 2020-2021 School Year
On Thursday, July 23, just two weeks before school was originally scheduled to reconvene, the Santa Rosa County School Board met to discuss some last-minute changes to the 2020-2021 school year. Items raised for consideration included a remote or distance learning option not previously available to Santa Rosa County students and their parents, a later … read more
Gunter has clear vision for Santa Rosa County Schools
Gunter has clear vision for Santa Rosa County Schools
“I believe our students should graduate with a diploma in one hand and an industry certification in the other hand. Business and industry leaders will choose Santa Rosa County because of our educated, skilled workforce,” said David Gunter, a candidate for Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools. Gunter has a clear vision for Santa Rosa … read more
