VIEWPOINT: To Earn Higher Level of Trust for Protecting and Serving All Communities, Police Agencies Need to Adopt, Follow Use-of-Force Standards
VIEWPOINT: To Earn Higher Level of Trust for Protecting and Serving All Communities, Police Agencies Need to Adopt, Follow Use-of-Force Standards
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Keefe has served since January 2019 as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the 23-county district, with offices in Tallahassee, Gainesville, Panama City and Pensacola. All across America, there is a new priority properly being placed on significant reform in how police … read more
Two Mobile Food Distributions to Provide for 1,000 Families in Need this Thanksgiving
Two Mobile Food Distributions to Provide for 1,000 Families in Need this Thanksgiving
Feeding the Gulf Coast is hosting two drive-thru food distributions for a total 1,000 families and individuals on Saturday, November 21, 2020, as part of the ongoing effort to fight food insecurity in the local community. The food bank will distribute to 500 families in both Santa Rosa County and Escambia County. Southeastern Grocers, parent … read more
Additional Fall Recreational Snapper Dates Announced
Additional Fall Recreational Snapper Dates Announced
Red Snapper Season will be open for additional dates this fall for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Additional dates include Nov. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. During this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters. However, state for-hire operations … read more
FDLE incorporates clickable links in cell phone AMBER alerts
FDLE incorporates clickable links in cell phone AMBER alerts
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has announced that clickable links will now be included in the cell phone notifications sent when a Florida AMBER Alert is issued. Cell phone notifications (Wireless Emergency Alerts or WEA) are restricted to 90 characters, limiting the amount of information analysts can provide within these alerts during child … read more
Gulf Power ends coal use in Florida
Gulf Power ends coal use in Florida
As part of the company’s commitment to investing in cleaner energy and meeting the future energy needs of Northwest Florida, Gulf Power is modernizing Plant Crist in Escambia County, Florida, to run 100% on natural gas. Today, Gulf Power notified the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) that the company plans to retire the plant’s coal … read more
Pensacola-based Coast Guard cutter interdicts $20.3M in drugs
Pensacola-based Coast Guard cutter interdicts $20.3M in drugs
A member of Coast Guard Cutter Decisive’s boarding team recovering contraband that was jettisoned during a pursuit. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Decisive (WMEC-210) returned to their homeport of Pensacola Nov. 3, 2020, after completing a 40-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and offloading $20.3 million worth of cocaine and marijuana … read more
Dolphins beat Tate, 31-9, draw Seabreeze in playoffs
Dolphins beat Tate, 31-9, draw Seabreeze in playoffs
Gulf Breeze capped its regular season Nov. 6 by plowing under the Tate Aggies, 31-9. The Dolphins (2-4) travel Thursday to Daytona Beach to square off against the Seabreeze Sandcrabs (3-4) in the first round of the 6A-1 playoffs. This is their return to the postseason after missing out last year. The Sandcrabs backed into … read more
Governor announces Santa Rosa wins $70K Defense Support Grant
Governor announces Santa Rosa wins $70K Defense Support Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday announced that $1,250,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to five projects to protect military installations across the state. The award recipients include the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, Clay County Development Authority, Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Orlando Economic Partnership … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to make Big Strides for Littles
Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to make Big Strides for Littles
As an organization driven by one-to-one connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has had to adapt in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone adjusts to this world no one could have predicted, it has been a challenge for the strongest. Throughout holiday season, BBBSNWFL is asking for support to … read more
Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County Seeks Community Support
Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County Seeks Community Support
Caring and Sharing, a nonprofit that annually provides holiday services for those in need is seeking the community’s support. As predicted, there is a bigger hardship on many this year-end. During a drive-through registration held in October over 230 families, equaling 897 individuals qualified to receive assistance this Thanksgiving and Christmas. “So much has changed … read more
