FHP troopers collide during suspect chase
FHP troopers collide during suspect chase
Baldwin County (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday notified the Florida Highway Patrol’s Tallahassee Regional Communications Center they were pursuing a subject in a stolen white pickup eastbound on Interstate 10 for carjacking and narcotics violations and that the pursuit was entering Florida. FHP Troopers engaged in a brief pursuit once … read more
Last day to nominate a nurse for Navarre Beach vacation getaway!
Last day to nominate a nurse for Navarre Beach vacation getaway!
SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach will celebrate nurses during National Nurses Week with a Navarre Beach Dream Vacation Giveaway. The beachfront hotel will accept nominations on its Facebook page throughout National Nurses Week Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12. One deserving nurse will be selected on Wednesday, May 13. SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach’s National Nurses … read more
Santa Rosa County Commission District 3 race forced into August 18 closed primary
Santa Rosa County Commission District 3 race forced into August 18 closed primary
Pat Brown, a write-in candidate who resides in District 5, prefiled Tuesday for the Santa Rosa County District 3 race. That move will force the existing candidates, all Republicans, into a closed primary on August 18. If Brown qualifies and no other candidates enter the race, the winner of the August 18 primary would then … read more
Some Florida State Forest camping/recreation areas have reopened
Some Florida State Forest camping/recreation areas have reopened
Krul Lake and the Sweetwater Trail, along with the Clear Creek OHV Riding Area, remain closed (South Santa Rosa News file photo) The Phase One of re-opening Florida State Forest campgrounds, campsites, and recreation areas was announced on May 8. Florida State Forests as a whole remain open, including roads that are accessible for the … read more
U.S. Attorney Keefe honors Law Enforcement during Police Week
U.S. Attorney Keefe honors Law Enforcement during Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe of the Northern District of Florida will join in recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. The weeklong observation runs from Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16. “There is no more noble profession than serving as a police officer,” … read more
Gulf Breeze man jailed after attempt to become a “martyr” for a local beach access
Gulf Breeze man jailed after attempt to become a “martyr” for a local beach access
Edward James Welch, 50, of 503 Navarre Street in Gulf Breeze, was arrested May 4 by Gulf Breeze Police Department after dispatch reported that a male suspected was causing a disturbance in the Navy Cove area. A responding officer arrived on scene and found Welch “yelling and carrying on” about beach access around the Navy … read more
Broxson “blows up” over Florida Department of Agriculture’s opposition to reopening I-10
Broxson “blows up” over Florida Department of Agriculture’s opposition to reopening I-10
Florida Senator Doug Broxson took action after the Florida Department of Agriculture, under the leadership of Commissioner Nikki Fried, opposed today’s reopening Interstate 10, which had been shut down two days prior due to a wildfire. Citizens in Broxson’s district had been expressing frustration that the busy roadway remained unopened following its closure on Wednesday … read more
Eglin Commander shuts down popular Destin beach without prior notice
Eglin Commander shuts down popular Destin beach without prior notice
View of Destin from Eglin’s East Pass Beach Area, which was closed today (South Santa Rosa News file photo) The 96th Test Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, ordered the closure of Eglin’s East Pass Beach Area property located adjacent to the Marler Bridge effective May 8. The closure was ordered due to increased activity at … read more
Some local wildfire evacuees get to return home
Some local wildfire evacuees get to return home
GRAPHIC KEY: LEVEL 1 pink shading – residents can return home but need to stay aware; LEVEL 2 green shading – residents can return home but need to be able to re-evacuate at a moment’s notice; NO ENTRY: orange Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters in coordination with Santa Rosa County Public Safety and area … read more
Pensacola Museums Set to Open with Adjusted Hours and Operations
Pensacola Museums Set to Open with Adjusted Hours and Operations
The T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum and the Pensacola Museum of Art are preparing to slowly open back up and welcome visitors. Beginning Saturday May 16, 2020, visitors will be able to enjoy the museums once again. In the initial phase of re-opening, the museums will only be open on Saturdays and Wednesdays from … read more
