No early voting for Oct. 8 ballot with sales tax increase measure
No early voting for Oct. 8 ballot with sales tax increase measure
Santa Rosa County Commissioners earlier this year approved $225,000 for an October 8 special election, seeking to double the county’s local option sales tax from one-half cent to one cent. No early voting for the election will take place, but vote-by-mail ballots will be available. The county’s existing one-half cent LOST was approved by voters … read more
Dorian now forecast to become a Category 4 storm by landfall
Dorian now forecast to become a Category 4 storm by landfall
NHC 11 a.m. AST update: At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dorian was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 67.2 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Friday. A west-northwestward motion is forecast to begin by Friday … read more
Dorian projected to reach 125 mph by landfall
Dorian projected to reach 125 mph by landfall
The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST update predicts Hurricane Dorian will reach Category 3 status tomorrow. However, the storm’s projected path after 48 hours remains uncertain. According to the latest update the storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph but those are expected to strengthen to 125 mph, almost Category 4 status, … read more
Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Florida
Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Florida
As of August 28 there was still much uncertainty in the eventual path Hurricane Dorian will take (graphic via weathermodels.com) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-189, declaring a state of emergency for counties in the path of Hurricane Dorian. The Governor is urging all Floridians on the East Coast to prepare for … read more
OWA announces Labor Day events including fireworks
OWA announces Labor Day events including fireworks
This Labor Day weekend will be a memorable one for the Gulf Coast as OWA hosts its second annual Labor Day Car Show, as well as free fireworks display, the addition of a live band, and fun festivities starting Saturday, August 31, 2019. “This is the second year we are partnering with Foley First … read more
Public Service Commission to consider additional area code
Public Service Commission to consider additional area code
New telephone numbers in the 850 area code will likely be exhausted in early 2022. Proposals to provide new telephone numbers in North Florida will be discussed at a Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) workshop on Friday, September 6, at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the workshop and comment on the 850 … read more
Dorian strengthens, takes aim at East Coast
Dorian strengthens, takes aim at East Coast
The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST update shows Dorian is strengthening with current maximum sustained winds of 60 miles per hour. Per NHC, Dorian is expected to turn west-northwestward and approach the southeast U.S. coast this weekend. The threat of tropical storm or hurricane conditions, along with storm surge, in the northwestern Bahamas … read more
Hurlburt Field announces Honorary Commanders
Hurlburt Field announces Honorary Commanders
The Public Affairs Office at Hurlburt Field today announced the new Team Hurlburt Honorary Commanders for 2019-2020, including two representatives from The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. Navarre Area Board of Realtors Executive Angela Campbell, co-chairman of The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council, will be assigned to 1st SOG. Sarah … read more
FHP seeks suspect in connection with hit-and-run fatality
FHP seeks suspect in connection with hit-and-run fatality
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking Franklin Naun Caballero Velasquez, 25, of Freeport, Florida in connection with a hit-and-run fatality that occurred on May 5, 2019 at US 331 and Saprkleberry Lane in Walton County. Anyone having information regarding Mr. Caballero is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (850)245-1407 or by dialing *FHP … read more
Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds temporarily decrease
Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds temporarily decrease
Although Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds decreased to 50 mph as it encountered the Windward Islands, a Hurricane Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as strengthening is predicted. Here’s the 5 a.m. AST update from the National Hurricane Center: 500 AM AST Tue Aug 27 2019 …DORIAN MOVING THROUGH THE WINDWARD … read more
