Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
An Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, made a precautionary landing on June 4 at approximately 11 p.m. in a field near Ashland, Alabama out of an abundance of caution. This occurred during a routine training mission, and of the five crew members, none were reported injured per base officials. … read more
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
A new report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes are devastating victims financially and emotionally with ever-evolving methods. These frauds concentrate on seniors, targeting them by direct mail, cold calling, social media, even text messages and smartphone pop-ups. BBB warns consumers to be on guard against these serious and pervasive … read more
Driver had joint in mouth when approached during traffic stop
Driver had joint in mouth when approached during traffic stop
Gulf Breeze Police Department on May 30 was dispatched after a report was made about a vehicle driving erratically on Pensacola Bay Bridge. Dispatch advised cops that the suspect was reported to be driving slow and unable to maintain his lane. Investigator Sgt. Steff Neff was able to locate and stop the vehicle in the … read more
Florida tourism achieves highest quarter ever
Florida tourism achieves highest quarter ever
Governor Rick Scott yesterday announced that Florida welcomed an all-time record 33.2 million visitors to the Sunshine State in the first quarter of 2018. Locally, Santa Rosa County’s tourist tax revenues during that same period also soared to 27 percent over last year. The latest county tourism tax data reveals that $518,340.24 was earned in the first quarter … read more
Local Gold Star family to be gifted with new home
Local Gold Star family to be gifted with new home
A little more than one year after Army Staff Sergeant Mark De Alencar was killed in action, his widow Natasha and their five children will receive the keys to a newly constructed mortgage-free home in Navarre. The home is being provided through funding from Building Homes for Heroes and Chase, and the family will receive … read more
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to previous years in that Florida’s Gulf recreational red snapper season applies to harvest from both state and federal waters. Anglers fishing from private … read more
Talk show host to moderate July 10 Santa Rosa Commission candidate debate
Talk show host to moderate July 10 Santa Rosa Commission candidate debate
Leading up to the August 28 primary election, the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a July 10 debate among county commission candidates. “We have invited all County Commissioner candidates who appear on the primary ballet for a forum and debate,” stated Chamber CEO TJ Goulet. According to Goulet, the debate format will … read more
Ask Dr. Reeves
Ask Dr. Reeves
These are frequent questions I get. There are many more. If you have specific questions you would like me to answer here, please send them to office@trreevesmd.com and we will try to answer them. If you have specific issues to address, we can help. What is “Addiction”? Alcohol and drugs serve a purpose, perhaps a … read more
State Attorney finds officer-involved shooting was “justified”
State Attorney finds officer-involved shooting was “justified”
First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins’ Office today announced today that the March 27 shooting of a home invasion suspect by a Santa Rosa County deputy was determined to be justified. Deputies on the afternoon of March 27 were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bright Water Drive in Shadow Lakes subdivision after a … read more
SRC Commissioners ask FDOT to stop using chemical defoliants
SRC Commissioners ask FDOT to stop using chemical defoliants
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Bob Cole during the May 24 Commission meeting received approval to send a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation, asking the state agency to stop using a chemical defoliant sprays along roadways in the county. “It looks terrible,” Cole said, stating manual clearing of vegetative growth in the right … read more
