Raiders steamroll Indians, 50-21
Raiders steamroll Indians, 50-21
Trent Hall ambles in for his first, of two, touchdowns Thursday against the Choctaw Indians. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The passing attack caught fire Thursday to complement the vaunted running game, and the Raiders swamped the Choctaw Indians 50-21. The game was played a day early to avoid predicted rain and strong winds from Hurricane … read more
Triumph Gulf Coast awards $9.5 million to Santa Rosa Industrial Parks
Triumph Gulf Coast awards $9.5 million to Santa Rosa Industrial Parks
Triumph Gulf Coast has awarded $9.5 million in funding for two Santa Rosa County Industrial Parks, including $6 million worth of infrastructure improvements for the Santa Rosa Industrial Park East and $3.5 million for the Northwest Florida I-10 Industrial Park. “It is great not only for Santa Rosa County but for all of West Florida. … read more
FWC approves draft proposal for flounder; final consideration slated for December
FWC approves draft proposal for flounder; final consideration slated for December
Alli Broadway, of Arkansas, and Dalton Morrison, of Holley, with a flounder At its October Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved draft changes to the management of Florida’s flounder fishery including several updates that were made since the first draft rule proposal presented in July. The changes approved today will … read more
SBA offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents Impacted by Hurricane Sally
SBA offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents Impacted by Hurricane Sally
Businesses and residents in Hurricane Sally’s declared disaster area can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing Florida residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster … read more
FDOT UPDATE: Skanska expected to secure barges and equipment ahead of Hurricane Delta
FDOT UPDATE: Skanska expected to secure barges and equipment ahead of Hurricane Delta
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is actively monitoring Hurricane Delta and is preparing for its possible impact including heavy rain, flooding and storm surge in Northwest Florida. FDOT has made clear it expects the contractors on the Pensacola Bay Bridge to properly secure all equipment ahead of the storm. Bridge inspection teams are at … read more
Firehouse Subs Donates Lifesaving Equipment to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue
Firehouse Subs Donates Lifesaving Equipment to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue
The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $14,111.15 grant will be used to purchase Air Bag system and Rescue Struts, fulfilling a critical need within the department. This air bag system and rescue struts will not only … read more
November 3 General Election Voting Registration Deadline Extended through 7 p.m.
November 3 General Election Voting Registration Deadline Extended through 7 p.m.
Today, following a meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee issued a directive to re-open Florida’s voter registration deadline to participate in the November 3rd General Election before 7 p.m. Eastern Time for applications submitted online, and by 7 p.m. local time for in-person registration, today, October 6th. Accordingly, the Santa … read more
Midnight Madness is Back at the Pensacola Interstate Fair which opens Oct. 22 – Nov. 1
Midnight Madness is Back at the Pensacola Interstate Fair which opens Oct. 22 – Nov. 1
Midnight Madness is back, along with eleven days of rides, food, fun and gaming that is affordable for families looking for exciting things to do on a budget! The Pensacola Interstate Fair offers options to save your hard-earned cash with $1 Day on Opening Day, Midnight Madness specials and reduced daily admission prices! General … read more
Delta could strengthen into Category 4 storm then lose strength in northern Gulf
Delta could strengthen into Category 4 storm then lose strength in northern Gulf
The hurricane is in the midst of a very impressive rapid intensification episode, having strengthened over 50 kt during the past 24 hours, per the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Model guidance has again shifted westward, like the last cycle, and the official forecast is trended in that direction. However, it remains slightly east of the … read more
Sand available to Santa Rosa residents on first-come, first-served basis
Sand available to Santa Rosa residents on first-come, first-served basis
Ahead of Tropical Storm Delta’s predicted landfall Friday as a Category 2 hurricane on the northern Gulf Coast, Santa Rosa County Emergency Management is issuing storm preparedness tips and making sand available for sand bags. Changes in the track forecast are possible over the next couple of days as Delta interacts with Gamma and then … read more