EscaRosa cross-country title decided by 1 point
EscaRosa cross-country title decided by 1 point
In full sprint, Gulf Breeze’s Finn Youberg checks for a late burst from competitors before the finish. (Photo by Stuart Camp) One point. One place. That was the difference for Gulf Breeze missing the overall title at the EscaRosa County cross-country championships last week. They were bested by Pensacola Christian Academy based on how the … read more
Rivera, Raiders leash Bulldogs, 16-14, on last play
Rivera, Raiders leash Bulldogs, 16-14, on last play
It took every single second Friday night for the Raiders to tame the Andalusia Bulldogs (6-4). Navarre running back Jaden Rivera blasted into the end zone from a long two yards behind Grady Kelly and the right side of the offensive line for a 16-14 win in Russell Stadium. Kelly, usually a defensive lineman, and … read more
Gulf Power Foundation contributes nearly $100K to local community groups
Gulf Power Foundation contributes nearly $100K to local community groups
The Gulf Power Foundation recently awarded nearly $100,000 to local charitable or nonprofit organizations to support our communities throughout Northwest Florida. “Gulf Power is proud to support the communities in which we live and work, and our quarterly grants through the Gulf Power Foundation help build strong and sustainable communities here in our region,” said … read more
Chances increase for development of low-pressure system
Chances increase for development of low-pressure system
A broad trough of low pressure, located over the western Caribbean Sea, is producing a large area of showers and thunderstorms mainly east of the trough. Surface observations, satellite-derived surface wind data, and radar data indicate that a low pressure system has developed along the trough axis just south of Grand Cayman Island. Some gradual … read more
Garcon Point Bridge tolls suspension extended through November 13
Garcon Point Bridge tolls suspension extended through November 13
Pursuant to Executive Order 20-224 and the extension in Executive Order 20-225, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault has directed Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) to further extend the toll suspension for the Garcon Point Bridge. Tolls are now suspended on the Garcon Point Bridge until 6 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020. The … read more
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office books Milton man for overnight drive-by shooting
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office books Milton man for overnight drive-by shooting
Deputies from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office just after midnight on October 22 responded to 8789 John Hamm Road in East Milton in reference to a shooting incident. While en route deputies were advised through dispatch that there had been a drive-by shooting in which a female had been shot in the back. During … read more
Local Halloween Fun Starts Friday!
Local Halloween Fun Starts Friday!
This ornate display is just east of Sunrise Drive at Flintwood Drive/Valley Street in Navarre From Boo at the Zoo in Gulf Breeze to tasty treats at Holland Farms in Milton to a creepy haunted trail in Jay, there are plenty of fun Halloween activities for families to enjoy in Santa Rosa County from now … read more
U.S. Attorney Keefe appoints Election Officer for Northern District of Florida
U.S. Attorney Keefe appoints Election Officer for Northern District of Florida
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Andrew J. Grogan will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. AUSA Grogan has been appointed to serve as … read more
Destin convenience store robbed at gunpoint
Destin convenience store robbed at gunpoint
A Destin business was robbed at gunpoint early this morning and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the two men responsible. Deputies were called to the Texaco store at 201 Harbor Boulevard shortly before one a.m. after receiving a call of an armed robbery. The clerk says the two men came in … read more
Local woman to celebrate 100th Birthday
Local woman to celebrate 100th Birthday
Evelyn Adams, pictured with her daughter, Nancy Forester A very special Gulf Breeze resident, Evelyn Adams, will turn 100 years old on October 30th. Born Evelyn Spurlock, in Adolphus, Kentucky in 1920, she spent the majority of her life in Pontiac, Michigan where she married Harry T. Adams in 1939. She was the youngest of … read more
