New CEO to speak at chamber breakfast
New CEO to speak at chamber breakfast
Charles “Chip” N. Reeves, new CEO of Beach Community Bank, will be the guest speaker at the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s September 14 breakfast. Beach Community Bank recently completed a reorganization, raising $100 million in capital to invest in Northwest Florida, Reeves will be explaining the local opportunities the money will generate. RSVP … read more
Man offers moonshine to cop on way to jail
Man offers moonshine to cop on way to jail
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on September 5 responded to 7277 Johnson Road in Milton in reference to a disturbance involving a suspect who was breaking windows and attempting to gain access. Upon arrival the victim told police Edward Dorman Leek, 54, her boyfriend, had come back to the residence after an incident the night … read more
Helene expected to develop and move westward
Helene expected to develop and move westward
Graphic by weathermodels.com depicting simulated water vapor for September 13 THIS WEATHER UPDATE SPONSORED BY: Three named storms are expected soon in the Atlantic Ocean. Presently there is only one named storm, Florence, but Helene and Isaac are expected to form over the weekend. Florence could potentially impact the Carolinas, and Isaac is expected to … read more
Models agree on future WNW path of Invest 92L
Models agree on future WNW path of Invest 92L
Graphic by weathermodels.com Computer models at this time generally agree that Invest 92L will take a WNW course, and the National Hurricane Center’s latest update forecasts a 90-percent chance the low-pressure system will develop into a named storm, Helene, over the next five days. “Helene will be named in next day or so and head … read more
National Championship Sails Into Navarre
National Championship Sails Into Navarre
Nationally ranked sailors will be in Navarre September 9-14 for the 2018 Hobie 16 National Championship, which follows 28th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta, taking place this weekend. “This is the first time the Hobie Championship is coming to Navarre, and we are thrilled they chose our destination,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director … read more
Firehouse Subs grant provides new equipment for local firefighters
Firehouse Subs grant provides new equipment for local firefighters
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue this moring conducted extrication training for firefighters using new TNT Rescue equipment provided by a nearly $25,000 grant through Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. “When you ’round up’ your purchases at Firehouse Subs, it really makes a difference,” said Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh. District 4 County Commissioner-Elect Dave … read more
Tropical Storm Gordon strengthens
Tropical Storm Gordon strengthens
Photo of rough surf from Tropical Storm Gordon at Pensacola Beach Pier courtesy David Hammond Tropical Storm Gordon currently has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and continues a trek toward the NW at 17 mph, per the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. CDT advisory. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management announced earlier that Earl Bowden … read more
Storm-related closure information
Storm-related closure information
Storm Information from the National Weather Service: Tropical storm force winds are anticipated to reach Santa Rosa County by late this afternoon or early evening. An isolated tornado or waterspout cannot be ruled out. Rainfall amounts are expected to be three to four inches through Wednesday evening. Storm surge is expected to be one to … read more
Tropical Storm Gordon turns toward northwest
Tropical Storm Gordon turns toward northwest
Graphic by weathermodels.com showing wind speed projections for 4 p.m. CDT, September 4 The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center shows that Tropical Storm Gordon is now moving northwest at 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds remain at 65 mph, but the storm is expected to hit land as a hurricane. “This general motion is … read more
2018 Congressional App Challenge & STEM/Cybersecurity Expo
2018 Congressional App Challenge & STEM/Cybersecurity Expo
Congressman Matt Gaetz is excited to announce that he will be hosting the 2018 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC encourages students to learn to code, through an annual district-wide competition. The Congressional App Challenge accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, and … read more
