Jury trials resume in Santa Rosa County
Jury trials resume in Santa Rosa County
Navarre attorney Keith Kilpatrick of Kilpatrick & Newlin law firm on Tuesday litigated the first juried trial in Santa Rosa County since the COVID-19 quarantines began last spring. Kilpatrick’s client had been charged on September 9, 2019 with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. But she was found not guilty. “I am excited because … read more
Santa Rosa County Libraries to reopen for computer usages and “grab and go” browsing
Santa Rosa County Libraries to reopen for computer usages and “grab and go” browsing
Santa Rosa County Libraries will reopen for computer use and “grab and go” browsing, starting Monday, October 19, following temporary closures related to COVID-19. Libraries will be open to the public for computer use and “grab and go” browsing as follows: Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. from 9 a.m. – … read more
Small Diameter Bomb II approved for operational use
Small Diameter Bomb II approved for operational use
The Small Diameter Bomb II program reached a major milestone Sept. 23 when the weapon was approved for F-15E Strike Eagle operational flights. The approval, from Air Combat Command, makes it possible for the Air Force’s Strike Eagle squadrons to fly with the air-launched precision-guided munition. “The SDB II StormBreaker is ready for operational use … read more
Autism Awareness group receives Dollar Up Club donation from Alyssa’s
Autism Awareness group receives Dollar Up Club donation from Alyssa’s
From My Heart to Yours, an autism awareness group based in Navarre, recently received a $1,839.64 donation from Alyssa’s antique store in Pace. Customers of the store can opt to round up their purchases, and the monies are donated to local charities. Randy Moyse, who founded From My Heart to Yours for his grandson, Ethan, … read more
Friends of Bear to host poker run for Toys for Tots
Friends of Bear to host poker run for Toys for Tots
Friends of Bear, Inc. , a nonprofit organization, has announced it will host its 19th Annual poker run for Toys for Tots on November 7. “Over the past 5 years we have been able to raise enough monies for over 1000 bicycles to Toys for Tots plus over $5,000 in toys for this program,” … read more
Estuary Program Announces Mini-Grant Program
Estuary Program Announces Mini-Grant Program
The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program is pleased to announce the release of the 2020-2021 Mini-Grant Program funding opportunity. This program will fund action projects that serve to restore, preserve, connect, inform, and educate. The funding opportunity includes eight eligible project categories that support the Estuary Program’s core vision: water quality, habitat restoration, fish … read more
FWC to host Florida State-Fish Art Contest
FWC to host Florida State-Fish Art Contest
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State-Fish Art Contest. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honours, and prizes. This program inspires creativity while developing the … read more
Scam Alert: Phony Amazon Callers Use BBB Phone Numbers
Scam Alert: Phony Amazon Callers Use BBB Phone Numbers
The COVID-19 pandemic has more people than ever ordering from Amazon. And, of course, scammers are finding ways to cash in on the trend. Con artists are posing as Amazon employees, calling people, and claiming to need information about their account right as Amazon has their Prime days this week. And if that wasn’t tricky enough, … read more
Early voting starts October 19
Early voting starts October 19
Early voting for the November 3 General Election in Santa Rosa County will start October 19 and end October 31. Drop boxes will also be available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at these locations during Early Voting hours. Main Elections Office (Behind McDonalds on Highway 90, Milton) 6495 Caroline St., Suite “F” Milton, FL … read more
Ft. Pickens added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Ft. Pickens added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Fort Pickens, located at Gulf Islands National Seashore, is a newly accepted Network to Freedom site which helps to challenge perspectives of what sites are part of the Underground Railroad narrative. Photo by Romi White The National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom accepted 13 new listings from its 40th round of … read more
