Flynn Built Founder leads his company and HBA through Coronavirus crisis
Flynn Built Founder leads his company and HBA through Coronavirus crisis
When Blaine Flynn took over leadership of the Home Builders Association of West Florida in December he had no idea he would be leading the organization through the most tumultuous crisis of our generation. But he’s confident America will rebound soon, following the COVID-19 pandemic. At just 31 years of age, Flynn was named the … read more
Debris pickup in areas affected by Apr. 20 storm to begin May 7
Debris pickup in areas affected by Apr. 20 storm to begin May 7
Santa Rosa County Public Works is coordinating with debris contractors for cleanup after the Apr. 20 storm. Work will first be done to remove hanging limbs over the rights of way followed by collection and disposal of debris which is expected to begin on Thurs., May 7. The contractor will work six days per week. Debris … read more
Five Mile Swamp Fire north of Interstate 10 grows to 250 acres
Five Mile Swamp Fire north of Interstate 10 grows to 250 acres
Persistent winds, swampy terrain and dry surface vegetation hampered firefighting efforts most of the day Tuesday as 14 tractor/plow units from the Florida Forest Service worked to contain the Five mile Swamp Fire. The fire just south of the city of Milton grew to 250 acres and containment is at 30% as of 4 p.m. … read more
National Park Service announces Opal Beach and beach road reopenings on Wednesday
National Park Service announces Opal Beach and beach road reopenings on Wednesday
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access in Florida. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach … read more
Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Pensacola, Florida
Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Pensacola, Florida
The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for an overdue kayaker in Pensacola, Florida. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a notification at approximately 10 p.m. from friends of Tosh Mutdho, the missing kayaker, who departed Pensacola Beach Pier in a green kayak at around 5:40 p.m. and did not return when expected. … read more
Speed to be reduced and enforced when road connecting Navarre and Pensacola Beach reopens
Speed to be reduced and enforced when road connecting Navarre and Pensacola Beach reopens
When Highway 399 reopens this week, Gulf Islands National Seashore will implement its annual effort to protect nesting shorebirds. Efforts will include lowering speed limits to 25 mph on Hwy. 399, installing radar speed signs and speed humps, and increasing speed limit enforcement patrols. All measures are meant to provide nesting shorebirds and their chicks … read more
Firefighters continue to work on Five Mile Swamp Fire near I-10
Firefighters continue to work on Five Mile Swamp Fire near I-10
Firefighters from the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center are back on the scene of the Five Mile Swamp Fire to work on improving fire lines and increasing containment. The fire is estimated at 150 acres and is 40% contained. The fire is north of Interstate 10, east of Avalon Boulevard and the former Moors … read more
Feeding the Gulf Coast has served over 100K meals since schools closed
Feeding the Gulf Coast has served over 100K meals since schools closed
When schools closed early in March, kids in need would have missed much-needed meals along the Central Gulf Coast. However, Feeding the Gulf Coast quickly sprang into action to organize and start their Summer Meals Program, a process that typically takes several months. With only three days to plan this year, Feeding the Gulf Coast … read more
Report highlights financial struggles of 180K area households
Report highlights financial struggles of 180K area households
United Way of Florida, the statewide association of United Way chapters, in conjunction with United For ALICE, has unveiled the latest ALICE report, ALICE In Florida: A Financial Hardship Study. The study identifies county-by-county and town-level challenges and realties facing the ALICE population – households that identify as Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These households represent individuals and families working … read more
Baptist Health Care to resume elective surgeries May 4
Baptist Health Care to resume elective surgeries May 4
Following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Phase I: Safe. Smart. Step‐by‐Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery Executive Order, Baptist Health Care will resume elective surgeries beginning May 4. With a continued diligent watch over COVID‐19 developments, Baptist is reopening these services in a phased and structured approach to ensure the highest level of safety and care. Baptist will … read more
