Pier sea turtle rescue program ranks top in state
Pier sea turtle rescue program ranks top in state
Pier staff and anglers pictured rescuing a large Loggerhead using a rescue net designed to aid large sea turtles by Center volunteer Ralph Agnew. Photo courtesy Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is known for scenic views of and fishing opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico. However, it’s also building … read more
Pensacola to receive COVID-19 Initial Vaccines for Department of Defense
Pensacola to receive COVID-19 Initial Vaccines for Department of Defense
Today, the Department of Defense announced its deliberate and phased plan to distribute and administer initial and subsequent allocations of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department continues to work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. As one … read more
Gulf Power work could cause Interstate-10 road blockages this weekend
Gulf Power work could cause Interstate-10 road blockages this weekend
Gulf Power will be pulling transmission wire across Interstate-10 in Pensacola on Saturday morning and early Sunday morning as it readies for the Plant Crist conversion to natural gas. Local law enforcement will assist with rolling roadblocks so the project can be completed safely. Gulf Power will be pulling transmission wire, weather permitting, across Interstate … read more
Public hearing for Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation set in preparation for 2021 session
Public hearing for Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation set in preparation for 2021 session
Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation members Representative Jayer Williamson, Representative Alex Andrade and Senator Doug Broxson have scheduled a public hearing for Thurs., Jan. 21, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission Chambers located at 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. … read more
Navarre woman has a Terrific Tuesday after winning a $1M scratch-off top prize
Navarre woman has a Terrific Tuesday after winning a $1M scratch-off top prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Michelle Anne Law, 34, of Navarre, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.00. Law purchased her winning ticket … read more
Help with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
Help with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. The Sunshine State is home to two species of skunks, the striped skunk and the smaller eastern spotted skunk. Both are thought to be found throughout the state and biologists are hoping to involve … read more
South Santa Rosa concerned over proposed wellfield protection area change
South Santa Rosa concerned over proposed wellfield protection area change
All of the potable water for the south end of Santa Rosa County comes from wells in East Milton, which are located in the county’s wellfield protection area. County Commissioners on Thursday evening will vote on a proposed amendment which would reduce restrictions within that area, and it’s causing concern for south Santa Rosa residents … read more
FDLE statement regarding Rebekah Jones search warrant
FDLE statement regarding Rebekah Jones search warrant
Regarding the warrant served this morning at the residence of Rebekah Jones, former Department of Health employee, FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen provides this statement. “Our investigation began last month following a complaint by Florida Department of Health that a person illegally hacked into their emergency alert system. As part of our investigation, FDLE agents … read more
Gulf Power Apologizes for Billing Delays, Offers to Work with Customers
Gulf Power Apologizes for Billing Delays, Offers to Work with Customers
Some Gulf Power customers are upset over billing delays which resulted in single statement being issued for multiple billing periods, causing some customers to receive a bill more than twice as high as usual. One Navarre customer reportedly had not received a bill since August then in December received a bill for multiple months. Others … read more
Murder suspect booked into Santa Rosa County Jail
Murder suspect booked into Santa Rosa County Jail
The suspect in the September 15 robbery and homicide of a clerk at the Tom Thumb on Glover Lane in Milton has been extradited and booked into Santa Rosa County Jail. According to City of Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell, officers at 1:36 a.m. on that date responded to a robbery/homicide at the store located … read more
