Cristobal could make TX/LA landfall as a hurricane, bring heavy surf and rainfall to NW FL
Cristobal could make TX/LA landfall as a hurricane, bring heavy surf and rainfall to NW FL
Graphic by www.weathermodels.com Tropical Depression Three could develop into Hurricane Cristobal and become the first hurricane to make a June landfall in the United States since Hurricane Bonnie hit the Texas coast in 1986. Currently the European hurricane model suggests Cristobal could also make landfall in Texas – or perhaps Louisiana. “Overnight weather models trending toward … read more
Man passes away after Coast Guard medevacs two divers offshore Pensacola
Man passes away after Coast Guard medevacs two divers offshore Pensacola
The Coast Guard on Monday medevaced two divers reporting symptoms of decompression sickness offshore Pensacola. One 55-year-old male diver was transported to Spring Hill Medical Center, and one 66-year-old male diver was pronounced deceased by EMS upon arriving to shore. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at approximately 12:30 p.m. that two … read more
FWC seeks public help in wild turkey survey
FWC seeks public help in wild turkey survey
Help biologists learn more about Florida’s wild turkey populations by reporting all wild turkeys you see during your normal daily activities from June 1 to Aug. 31. We’re interested in sightings of hens with and without poults (young wild turkeys), and male birds (jakes and gobblers) from all regions of the state, including rural and developed areas. … read more
Second cyclone possible with developing tropical system
Second cyclone possible with developing tropical system
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. CDT update indicates Tropical Depression Three has become a little better organized and strengthened slightly, and there is a possibility that a second cyclone could develop. “In 5 days there could be a cyclone near the forecast point that is not actually TD-3 due to land interaction and the … read more
DeSantis mobilizes 700 National Guard and 1,300 Highway Patrol Officers to support law enforcement
DeSantis mobilizes 700 National Guard and 1,300 Highway Patrol Officers to support law enforcement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement thanking state and local leaders for their partnership to keep Floridians safe: “Florida has zero tolerance for violence, rioting and looting. George Floyd’s murder was appalling, and the Minnesota perpetrators need to be brought to justice, but this cannot be used as a pretext for violence in … read more
Congressman Gaetz Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners
Congressman Gaetz Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners
Today, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition during a virtual presentation online. Students from across the First Congressional District of Florida submitted artwork for the competition pertaining to the theme “Scenes of Northwest Florida.” Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the … read more
Driver hits two pedestrians on road connecting Pensacola and Navarre Beaches
Driver hits two pedestrians on road connecting Pensacola and Navarre Beaches
Traffic congestion was reported last night after the driver of a sports utility vehicle struck two pedestrians on State Road 399, which connects Pensacola and Navarre Beaches. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 39-year-old male driver from Winnsboro, Louisiana was traveling east on S.R. 399, and a second vehicle was parked on the south … read more
Santa Rosa County’s unemployment rate more than doubles to 10.5 percent
Santa Rosa County’s unemployment rate more than doubles to 10.5 percent
The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics on Friday released unemployment numbers for April 2020, and Santa Rosa County’s unemployment rate hit 10.5 percent, climbing from 4.0 in March. Other local unemployment rates for April 2020 include: Escambia at 12.8 percent and Okaloosa at 13.3 percent. Statewide the unemployment rate is 12.9 — compared … read more
Downtown Milton lamppost banners honor veterans
Downtown Milton lamppost banners honor veterans
A local member of the Daughters of the American Revolution brought forth an idea to create and display banners to honor the area’s veterans. It’s an idea Rita Takeuchi, regent of the Milton-based Three Rivers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, brought back after visiting her home state of Ohio and seeing a … read more
Fort Walton Beach caregiver arrested for neglect of an elderly adult
Fort Walton Beach caregiver arrested for neglect of an elderly adult
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office today announced the arrest of a Fort Walton Beach woman for neglecting an elderly adult for more than a month. While employed at Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Deanna Kay Tobin oversaw the care of pressure wounds by nurses and staff … read more
