Tropical Storm Irma forms
Tropical Storm Irma forms
The National Hurricane Center has issued its first advisory for newly formed Tropical Storm Irma which presently has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. At 9 a.m. CST, the center of Tropical Storm Irma was located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 30.3 West or roughly 420 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Irma is … read more
Remnants of Hurricane Harvey flooding parts of Santa Rosa
Remnants of Hurricane Harvey flooding parts of Santa Rosa
One of the worst flooding disasters in U.S. history is now impacting Santa Rosa County — with eight or more inches of rain possible in some areas. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through this evening, and county officials have announced related road closures. Currently there is a flash flood warning in effect until … read more
New housing development planned for 87 S
New housing development planned for 87 S
A second major housing development has been planned along a one-mile stretch of the Highway 87 S corridor in the Holley near the roadway’s northern intersection with Bob Tolbert Road. Jimmie D. Tolbert, a descendant of a local pioneering family, has agreed to sell off some of his ancestral pastureland fronting the four-lane highway. Buddy … read more
Tropical Storm Irma likely churning toward Florida
Tropical Storm Irma likely churning toward Florida
The National Hurricane Center at 10 a.m. today is expected to issue its first advisory on a developing storm in the Atlantic which became better organized overnight, and forecasters say the system could develop into Tropical Storm Irma. This morning’s NHC forecast increased to 100 percent the chance the low-pressure area would develop into a … read more
Banker robbery suspects still at large
Banker robbery suspects still at large
The Gulf Breeze Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Monday, August 28, 2017 at approximately 10:58 a.m. at the Beach Community Bank located at 60 Northcliffe Drive in Gulf Breeze. The suspect was described as an approximately 35 year old light skinned black male, about 6’2 … read more
Flags at half-staff for Evers
Flags at half-staff for Evers
Florida Governor Rick Scott was in Milton last evening for the visitation service of late Florida Senator Greg Evers, who died August 22 in a vehicle crash near his home in Baker. Evers represented District 2 in the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2016 and also represented District 1, parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa … read more
Raiders cruise to victory over Crusaders
Raiders cruise to victory over Crusaders
Photo by Tammie Norton Omari Green made three rushing touchdowns Friday night The Navarre Raiders faced the Pensacola Catholic High School Crusaders last Friday for the first official game of their 2017 season and took control early on. Even though Catholic attempted a second half comeback, the Raiders were able to soundly put Catholic away … read more
Dolphins power over Pascagoula
Dolphins power over Pascagoula
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins open up the 2017 season in dominate fashion, beating the Pascagoula Panthers 36-0 for their first win of the season. To open up the first game and first play of the 2017-18 season, running back Tyler Dittmer took a pitch from quarterback Dylon Kelley 62 yards for a touchdown. This would … read more
Tropical development odds increase to 90 percent
Tropical development odds increase to 90 percent
The National Hurricane Center’s August 29 update shows that thunderstorms associated with a low-pressure area in the Atlantic has become better organized since yesterday. “Environmental conditions are conducive for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form in 2 or 3 days over the eastern Atlantic. The low is forecast to move generally west-northwest … read more
Traffic stop leads to wanted fugitive arrest on drug charges
Traffic stop leads to wanted fugitive arrest on drug charges
During an August 23 traffic stop, a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy deployed his K-9 around the vehicle and eventually made an arrest for a wanted fugitive for heroin. The officer received a positive alert to a narcotic odor emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle a small baggie containing a white … read more
