F-35 night-flight operations set for December 9 -12
F-35 night-flight operations set for December 9 -12
The 58th Fighter Squadron will conduct late night flight training December 9-12. Local residents may hear jet noise later into the night during this period. Night flying is a requirement for the squadron’s F-35 training operations, per the 33rd Fighter Wing public affairs office. For more information, call (850)-883-2216.
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management to issue free bike helmets
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management to issue free bike helmets
The Santa Rosa County Department of Emergency Management will offer free bike helmets for adults and children from 1 to 4 p.m, Thursday, December 19 with one catch — individuals must be fitted in person to receive a helmet. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the odds of head injury by 50% and head/face/neck injury by … read more
U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams
U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams
The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls their Local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, which has the ability to detect patterns … read more
Pensacola jury convicts man for theft of trade secrets and extortion
Pensacola jury convicts man for theft of trade secrets and extortion
Timothy J. Smith, 42, of Mobile, Alabama, was found guilty by a federal jury late Tuesday evening in the United States District Court in Pensacola of charges of theft of trade secrets and interstate extortionate communications. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the verdict today. During trial, the jury … read more
Saudi aviation student suspected in NAS Pensacola shooting
Saudi aviation student suspected in NAS Pensacola shooting
A Saudi national aviation student is the suspect in a mass shooting which took place this morning at NAS Pensacola. The incident left four dead, including the suspect, and at least eight others were injured, including two Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to the scene. The suspect, whose identification has not yet been … read more
Registration open for 2020 Python Challenge™
Registration open for 2020 Python Challenge™
Photo Credit: Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the opening of registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl. The State of Florida has teamed up with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee and other partners to support the Committee’s Ocean to Everglades (O2E) initiative. The Python Bowl will begin January 10th and members … read more
State leader says a $5 bridge toll will “kill ridership”
State leader says a $5 bridge toll will “kill ridership”
A Florida judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing Garcon Point Bridge bondholders to increase the per axel toll from $3.75 up to $5. The move was opposed by state leaders, including Senator Doug Broxson and Representative Jayer Williamson. “It’s certainly not the ruling we had hoped for but just because, by law, they … read more
Donors give blood to help local realtor still in need of rare blood type
Donors give blood to help local realtor still in need of rare blood type
Local realtor Tara King and her mom last week donated blood to help the effort (Photo courtesy Tara King) Tara King, a realtor with Levin Rinke Realty, is one of many locals who have donated blood in an effort to help Navarre realtor Ramona Speer, who needs donations of a rare blood type. According … read more
NAS Whiting Field credits team members for saving a life
NAS Whiting Field credits team members for saving a life
NAS Whiting Field Commanding Officer, Capt. Paul Bowdich, presents Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Shane Ammons with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions saving a life in Milton Oct. 30. (Photo by Julie Ziegenhorn, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Officer) For many service members, hanging up the uniform at the end of … read more
Calkins leads county candidates in money race
Calkins leads county candidates in money race
James Calkins, a former president of Holley-Navarre Water System, pre-filed November 26 for the Santa Rosa County District 3 Commission race. Reports show his campaign so far has more money than any other county candidate with $82,849, including a personal loan of $77,000. District 3, which represents North Santa Rosa, has four candidates vying for … read more
