Pensacola Bay Bridge Repairs Hit Snag – Bridge Will Not Reopen to Any Traffic In March
Pensacola Bay Bridge Repairs Hit Snag – Bridge Will Not Reopen to Any Traffic In March
Photo taken February 28 by Jon Becker Despite Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. hosting a recent press conference to confirm the Pensacola Bay Bridge would reopen to two lanes of reduced speed traffic by the end of March, it will not reopen to any traffic this month and possibly not at … read more
Fort Walton Beach Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm and Arson-Related Crimes
Fort Walton Beach Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm and Arson-Related Crimes
Late Wednesday afternoon, a federal jury in Pensacola convicted Tony M. Streeter, of Fort Walton Beach, on multiple drug charges, firearms offenses, and a conspiracy to commit arson related offense. The convictions, which followed a three-day jury trial that began Monday morning, was announced by Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern … read more
Annual Shorebird Nesting Season Begins at the National Seashore
Annual Shorebird Nesting Season Begins at the National Seashore
National Park Service biologists discovered the first shorebird nests of the season, March 3, 2021 Each year, beginning in February/March and ending in late summer, the Gulf Island National Seashore provides important habitat for several species of ground nesting shorebirds including, least terns, snowy plovers, Wilson’s plovers, and black skimmers. Visitors and locals can … read more
New CDC Guidance Allows 24-42 Days Between Moderna Vaccines
New CDC Guidance Allows 24-42 Days Between Moderna Vaccines
Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance now allows 24-42 days between the first and second Moderna vaccine shots, per Santa Rosa County, which is offering weekday appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations in Milton. To register, call Florida ShareCare’s toll-free line at 866-201-7110. The TTY number for the deaf and hard of hearing … read more
Crestview Man Arrested for Child Porn
Crestview Man Arrested for Child Porn
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Special Investigation Section and the Crestview Police Department on February 26 served a search warrant in the 500 block of Gadwell Street in Crestview. The search warrant was in reference to possession of child pornography. Earlier this year an investigation was initiated by Cyber Crimes Investigators assigned to … read more
Blues Angels Ramp Up for 2021 Season
Blues Angels Ramp Up for 2021 Season
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds yesterday debuted a F-16 Fighting Falcon and F/A-18 Super Hornet flight formation known as the “Super Delta” during a joint training evolution over Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cody Hendrix) The U.S. … read more
EZ Pet low-cost clinic coming to area
EZ Pet low-cost clinic coming to area
EZ Pet Clinic offers low-cost canine and feline vaccinations, flea and tick control, deworming, and heartworm prevention via mobile wellness clinics. All services are provided by state licensed veterinarians without an examination fee. The mobile clinics will be at the following locations: 3-4 pm, Saturday, March 13 at Tire Kingdom – 3370 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. … read more
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
The deadline is fast approaching for the 2021 Art of Conservation™ Florida Fish Art Contest, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, and the deadline to enter is March 31. Students from Florida can win top honors, international recognition and … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Looking for 30 Bigs in 30 Days During March Matchness 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Looking for 30 Bigs in 30 Days During March Matchness 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has launched their March MATCHness recruitment campaign. Throughout the month of March, BBBSNWFL is aiming to recruit 30 Bigs in 30 days to help fill their bracket and match new mentors with local youth from Pensacola to Panama City. “March is one of our favorite months … read more
Law enforcement kicks off Never Drive Impaired 2021 Campaign
Law enforcement kicks off Never Drive Impaired 2021 Campaign
Florida Highway Patrol Kicks off Never Drive Impaired 2021 Campaign in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Sheriff’s Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and AAA – The Auto Club Group. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association is encouraging businesses to cultivate safe environments and ensure that patrons enjoy … read more
