Air Force’s new combat rescue chopper tested at Eglin
Air Force’s new combat rescue chopper tested at Eglin
A 413th Flight Test Squadron HH-60W hangs in the anechoic chamber at the Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems hangar Jan. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chamber is a room designed to stop internal reflections of electromagnetic waves, as well as insulate from exterior sources of electromagnetic noise. . (U.S. … read more
March 1 marks the beginning of shorebird nesting season
March 1 marks the beginning of shorebird nesting season
A Least Tern nesting on Navarre Bridge in the Florida Panhandle (Audubon Florida photo). Spring brings nesting sea and shorebirds to Florida’s coastlines. Making scoop nests right on the sand, the plovers, terns, and American Oystercatchers must overcome storm surges, algal blooms, and human disturbance to successfully fledge chicks each year. So far, the first … read more
SRC School Board to Consider Purchase of City Property
SRC School Board to Consider Purchase of City Property
The Gulf Breeze City Council approved a sale agreement to be presented to the Santa Rosa County School Board in consideration for the purchase and sale of 45+/- acres of city-owned property situated out at Tiger Point. The subject land was previously part of the Tiger Point west 18-hole golf course. But in 2004, Hurricane … read more
Search rescue exercise planned Saturday for Perdido area
Search rescue exercise planned Saturday for Perdido area
The Coast Guard and other agencies are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise in Perdido Bay, Florida, Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exercise will take place between the Lillian Bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway. It will include searches on land, water and air. An incident command post will be established … read more
Navarre woman arrested for stabbing then throwing knives at boyfriend as he ran
Navarre woman arrested for stabbing then throwing knives at boyfriend as he ran
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on February 20 was dispatched to 7557 Blackjack Circle, Navarre Florida, in reference to a stabbing. Dispatch advised Cara Owens stabbed her boyfriend Ryan Barboza. Upon arrival, the responding office made contact with Cara, who was informed of her rights via agency issued Miranda warning card. She agreed to speak … read more
Sociology professor to discuss ‘Female Superheroes’ in Feb. 27 lecture at PSC
Sociology professor to discuss ‘Female Superheroes’ in Feb. 27 lecture at PSC
Comic books, says retired history and sociology professor Magdalena Lamarre, already have had their Golden Age. (Think the “Up, up and away!” Superman of the ’40s and ’50s.) They’ve already had their Silver Age. (Think the “Bash!” “Pow!” “Bam!” Batman of the 1960s.) Now, she says, it’s time to celebrate comics’ Platinum Age. In other … read more
Stabbing in Navarre
Stabbing in Navarre
On Thursday 2/20/2020 Santa Rosa Deputies responded to a reported stabbing in the 7500 block of Blackjack Circle in Navarre. They discovered a male subject on scene had sustained a stab wound to the abdomen. According to the victim, he and his live in girlfriend had been arguing when she stabbed him with a kitchen … read more
2020 Gulf Red Snapper season announced
2020 Gulf Red Snapper season announced
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the popular 2020 Gulf red snapper recreational season is set to open June 11 through July 25, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available. This season will apply to those fishing from private recreational vessels in Gulf state and federal waters, and to charter vessels that do not … read more
Governor DeSantis announced nearly $5M grant award in Pensacola
Governor DeSantis announced nearly $5M grant award in Pensacola
Photo credit Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced he is awarding nearly $5 million to the city of Pensacola for infrastructure enhancements to the Pensacola International Airport through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. “Pensacola has worked for years to bring the aviation maintenance and repair industry back to the city like … read more
Gulf Power begins using drones to inspect equipment along power lines
Gulf Power begins using drones to inspect equipment along power lines
Gulf Power is embracing technology by using drones to perform equipment assessments on overhead power lines to help provide even more reliable service to customers in good weather and bad. Starting in mid-February, drones will be used to take photos of equipment along power lines in neighborhoods to proactively identify potential areas of concern … read more
