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Tropical depression could be forming in Atlantic
Tropical depression could be forming in Atlantic
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center announced at 7 a.m. at that a low pressure area located off the coast of western Africa has a 70 percent change of formation over the next five days. “This system has become better organized since yesterday, and a tropical depression could form in a few days over the … read more
Arrest after shots fired at strip club
Arrest after shots fired at strip club
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded AUgust 26 to a shots fired call at the Red Rose Gentleman’s Club on Okaloosa Island around 4:15 a.m. The victim stated that a white male in a black truck with an Alabama tag pointed a gun at him and fired several shots after leaving the parking lot of … read more
New low pressure system in northern Gulf
New low pressure system in northern Gulf
In addition to monitoring Hurricane Harvey, the National Hurricane Center is watching an “elongated area of low pressure,” stretching across north-central Florida. Per NHC, the system producing a large area of disorganized cloudiness and thunderstorms, extending from the southwest coast of Florida northeastward into the western Atlantic. “Although some development of this system is expected … read more
One Last Victory for Local Race Team
One Last Victory for Local Race Team
Pictured left to right are: Will Muller, Team Co-owners Will Goulet and Driver Carl Dodson and Crew Chief Dave Simpson Navarre based HSH Racing and their driver and Co-owner Carl Dodson raced in their final race last Saturday night at Southern Raceway in Milton, FL. Dodson won in dominate fashion in the Pure Stock division … read more
Navarre ranked 9th leading into season
Navarre ranked 9th leading into season
Photo by Tammie Norton Much excitement surrounds the potential of #5 Junior Dante Wright, who is lightning fast with 4.4-second 40-yard speed. Wright plays not only wide receiver but also defensive back. Following a state 6A semifinals finish last year, the Navarre Raiders varsity football team on Tuesday was named No. 9 in the Associated … read more
Three arrested for Navarre burglaries
Three arrested for Navarre burglaries
NO MUGSHOT AVAILABLE FOR JUVENILE On 08/23/2017 between 0100 and 0500 Santa Rosa County Deputies responded to several burglaries in the area of Verano and Mercado Streets in Navarre. In a separate incident, at approximately 0400 on 08/23/2017 Deputies responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 2300 block of Avenida del Sol. After circulating … read more
Local gift card scam alert
Local gift card scam alert
The IRS, Jury Duty, and Granny/Grandpa scams all have a new twist circulating in Okaloosa County. Con-artists are contacting victims using phone calls and emails then instructing the victims to buy/pay using ITunes or Visa gift cards. Also, the con-artists use urgency, informing the citizens if they do not pay the money owed today, they … read more
West Navarre Primary Teacher attends Discovery Education program
West Navarre Primary Teacher attends Discovery Education program
Sasha Tiwari, a teacher from West Navarre Primary School, recently joined more than 100 educators from around the world for the 2017 Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute, an immersive, six-day professional development experience which took place July 16-22 at the University of California in San Diego. Tiwari was joined by fellow Santa Rosa County School … read more
Man arrested for 26th time in Santa Rosa
Man arrested for 26th time in Santa Rosa
Nathan Todd Holder, 32, of the 7400 block of Chase Street in Navarre, was arrested August 19 for the 26th time in Santa Rosa County for failure to appear andgiving false identification to a law enforcement officer. Holder was issued a $1000 bond for the two charges and as of August 22 remained behind bars. … read more
